The visual juxtaposition of red and ck captivated onlookers, their curiosity about the woman behind the mask growing with every nce.


    The exposed red lips and the perfect jawline were captivating.


    Whispers of admiration filled the air.


    “Who is she? She’s so stunning!”


    “Did she design the dress herself? Itplements her aura.


    ”


    “She must hail from a wealthy family, but I’ve never seen her before.


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    Ste responded with polite smiles to thepliments swirling around her.


    As she reached for her phone to contact Maverick, a familiar, sharp voice emanated from behind.


    “Ste!”


    Hearing her name, Ste turned to find Z striding towards her.


    She frowned, recalling that Z had mentioned making it to the second round of the ssicLuxe designpetition.


    What a twist of fate to encounter an adversary!


    Z approached Ste, her demeanor exuding arrogance as she sneered.


    “I didn’t expect you to attend the ssicLuxe dinner party.


    Why are you alone this time? Where’s your husband?”


    Theirst encounter ended in humiliation for Z.


    The memory of that defeat still stung.


    Thus, upon spotting Ste exiting the car earlier, Z hoped to discern who Ste’s husband might be.


    To her surprise, Ste stood alone once again, a fact that fueled her envy.


    She followed her, only to find that everyone’s attention was focused on Ste, which made her even more jealous.


    “We met briefly Last time.


    Reconnecting tonight must be fate.


    Are you so miserly that you won’t introduce your husband to me?” Z’s voice dripped with disdain, her eyes radiating hostility.


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    Unwilling to engage in a confrontation on such an important asion, Ste averted her gaze and replied calmly, “I’ll head inside first.


    ”


    But Z blocked her path.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    “Why are you in such a hurry? Do you know what kind of event this is? It’s ssicLuxe’s dinner party! Do you even have an invitation?”


    Ste could discern the condescension and mockery in Z’s tone and understood that Z was attempting to belittle her at every opportunity.


    But now they were still at the gate of the hotel.


    She didn’t want to lose face with Z.