One fan screamed, almost choking on their words.
"It really is him! The genius designer!" another shouted, voice breaking with excitement.
"I can't believe it! Elliot Vance agreed to design for Hua Ling!"
The screams turned shrill, dozens of voices overlapping each other. Fans pointed, cameras zoomed in, and reporters scrambled to get the perfect shot of the duo side by side.
It was a collaboration no one had anticipated—yet here it was, dazzling the red carpet.
But not all the cheers were joyful. Among the sea of voices were murmurs and scowls, especially from the cluster of Lin Qian's loyal fans. Their banners fluttered in the crowd, though their smiles had disappeared.
"That was supposed to be Lin Qian's designer," one fan muttered bitterly.
"How could Elliot betray her like that?" another said through gritted teeth.
"He's a traitor. Just wait, karma will catch up with him."
