She took a deep breath. After hesitating for just a moment, she nodded. "Thank you for your recognition, Miss Chloe. I'll do my absolute best."
Chloe nodded, leaning in to pat her on the shoulder as she began to explain.
Anyone else trying to make it in this industry would probably faint from sheer joy if they received this kind of treatment from her.
Fortunately, Rosalind didn't know that.
Alaric's gaze, however, never left Rosalind. He simply watched quietly as she chatted and laughed with Chloe.
When Rosalind glanced back, she realized a pair of eyes had been watching her the whole time. She continued chatting with Chloe, but naturally reached out her hand to him, letting him quietly toy with her fingers.
...
Rosalind stared in a daze at the two dresses displayed on the mannequins before her.
Chloe had already had the dresses delivered for her to try on so that any necessary adjustments could be made. Now, they were displayed in the center of the fitting room.
