Marianne chuckled with a sly grin, "A younger lover has its perks, obedient and at your beck and call. Something those high-society heirs just can't match."
As they were chatting, a dashing figure made his entrance into the grand ballroom. It was none other than Elvis, with a beautiful woman at his side.
His gaze instantly found Aurelia, seated in a quiet corner. No matter the occasion, she always chose the most unassuming spot, yet her natural beauty was undeniable. Amongst the crowd, she shone the brightest.
As he approached, Aurelia offered a warm smile. "Mr. Cooper graces us with his presence."
Leopold beside her scowled for another suitor here pestering his wife.
Elvis took the seat opposite her, his eyes briefly meeting the bodyguard. "And you are...?"
"My bodyguard," Aurelia said nonchalantly.
"Oh." Elvis forced a laugh, taken aback. He had thought he was her new beau.
"Allow me to introduce my new head designer, Viola."
Aurelia greeted her with a polite nod. "Congratulations, Mr. Cooper. It seems you've found a designer after your own heart."
Elvis smiled thinly. "I hope she meets my expectations."
Viola was confident in her designs. Though Aurelia's creations were currently all the rage, she believed her unique flair would bring a breath of fresh air.
"Don't worry, Mr. Cooper. My designs will rival Director Aurelia's. As to who comes out on top, that remains to be seen."
Her words carried an edge of arrogance.
Aurelia understood the challenge all too well.
Elvis was ambitious and driven. His greatest desire was to have Ethereal Gems unveil a design that would rock the jewelry world and dominate the global scene.
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