Claire's hands moved swiftly, the silver needle in her grasp danced like a lively fish weaving through the dark fabric with elegance.
Silk Stitch Embroidery is an art that demands finesse, even stitches, and vibrant threads.
Each stitch Claire made was precise, her touch perfectly controlled.
The threads twined around her fingers, sometimes lying flat, sometimes interlacing, gradually sketching out a delicate peony.
The petals layered upon one another, so lifelike, while the center was adorned with a touch of gold thread, shimmering gently under the light, reminiscent of morning dew, breathing life into the entire flower.
After much time passed, Claire finally finished, examining her work closely. Satisfied, she handed it to the man.
He eagerly approached, his eyes widening in amazement as he saw the embroidery on his suit. His jaw dropped in astonishment and admiration. "This... this is simply stunning! It's not just a repair; it's an embellishment!"
The surrounding store clerks also voiced their admiration, looking at Claire with respect.
Claire allowed herself a slight smile. "I'm glad you're pleased."
The man nodded enthusiastically, stumbling over his words in excitement, "Thank you so much. You've been a huge help! I don't even know how to repay you. Just name your price."
Claire waved her hand dismissively. "No need. It was nothing, just a small gesture. Consider it my way of inviting some good luck; I've had too many worries lately."
After expressing his gratitude profusely, the man hurried off.
Stepping out of the tailor shop, Claire realized that night had fallen. The streetlights had come on, casting a soft glow over the street.
She hailed a cab back to the Linwood estate, only to find that the Linwoods had left for the auction without waiting for her.
Claire was unfazed. If they couldn't be bothered to wait, she wasn't inclined to attend either.
Unexpectedly, a car pulled up in front of her. The driver rolled down the window, looking impatient. "Get in. Mr. and Mrs. Linwood instructed me to take you to the auction."
Claire stood still, her expression unreadable as she stared at him.
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