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Chapter 129 Stepping Into the Light
Andy froze for a moment, then shot the driver a fierce glare before huffing in frustration and slamming the car door shut. With an exaggerated sigh, he flounced into the back seat.
The car glided smoothly onto the road, but the atmosphere inside remained a little tense.
Andy sat with his arms crossed, still sulking, sneaking occasional glances at Lauren from the corner of his
eye.
Lauren forced a small smile as she felt slightly awkward under his scrutiny.
Josh could not help but interject, “Andy, stop pouting and focus on your job. Keeping Ms. Bennett’s makeup flawless is your top priority tonight.”
Andy lifted his chin arrogantly. “Of course. When I do makeup, it’s guaranteed to last through the entire event!”
Lauren could not help but chuckle at his antics. The tension in her heart eased. She said softly, “Andy, I really appreciate all your help today. I wouldn’t know what to do without you.”
Hearing this, Andy’s stiff expression softened a little, the corners of his lips twitching upwards. Still, he -maintained his air of superiority. “At least you have good taste and recognize my skills. Just do as I say, and
I guarantee you’ll be the most dazzling one at the banquet.”
The car cruised along the highway as Lauren gazed out at the fleeting scenery, anticipation bubbling
inside her.
The sleek black Phantom glided smoothly through the city streets, approaching the grand hotel before coming to a graceful stop at the entrance. Its polished body reflected the shimmering lights around it, exuding understated luxury.
Curious eyes
had already gathered even before the door opened.
The driver was the first to step out, walking with steady confidence as he made his way to the rear of the vehicle. In one swift, practiced motion, he opened the door.
The first to emerge was Andy. He swayed his slender waist as he stepped out with dramatic elegance, his every movement brimming with flair. Though he wore an air of practiced indifference, his sparkling eyes betrayed his excitement. His entrance alone had already drawn the attention of onlookers, but it was only a prelude.
Moments later, Josh rounded the car and extended his arm gracefully. A delicate, slender hand, so fair and flawless that it looked almost ethereal, reached out and lightly rested on his arm.
The sight of such an exquisite hand caused the crowd to collectively hold their breath.
Who was the owner of this beautiful hand?
With all eyes locked in eager anticipation, Lauren stepped out of the car.
The golden sunlight poured down upon her, outlining her figure with a soft, dreamlike glow. Her hair, styled in an elegant updo, had a few loose strands that danced gently against her fair neck in the breeze, adding a touch of playful charm.
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Her blush–pink gown hugged her figure perfectly, the sheer layers of fabric subtly revealing her graceful silhouette. The skirt cascaded down to the ground, rippling with her every step like flowing clouds at dusk.
Her brows were as delicate as distant mountains, her eyes clear and bright. Beneath her refined nose, her lips, soft as rose petals, carried an almost ethereal beauty. Her features were so exquisitely sculpted that she looked like a masterpiece. Like an artwork brought to life.
The crowd was mesmerized. Eyes widened. Mouths slightly agape. Expressions frozen in a mixture of awe and disbelief.
The once–bustling hotel entrance fell into a stunned silence. Not a single gaze could look away from Lauren.
As if time itself had stopped in that moment.
The driver, ever so careful, lifted the train of her gown to ensure not a single wrinkle disrupted its perfection.
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With a sense of reverence, the group made their way toward the hotel entrance.
And the eyes of everyone followed them, step by step.
Among the crowd, Lauren’s parents stood stiffly, their expressions shifting between shock and disbelief
Lauren’s father glared at her, his face dark with barely concealed rage.
That wretched girl. Of all times, of all places. She just had to show up at Madam Kate’s grand banquet.
He had always known she was not as obedient as she pretended to be.
Back when he forced her to marry into the Brooker family, she had agreed in words, but her face had screamed reluctance, as if she were some virtuous martyr.
And now? Now, she waltzed in dressed like a temptress, clearly desperate to climb her way up.
Was she trying to seduce the bossman of the Brooker family? No. Perhaps her ambitions stretched even further. Perhaps she wanted to capture the attention of every elite bachelor at this banquet. The audacity of this woman.
Meanwhile, Lauren’s mother had different thoughts. She did not share her husband’s burning anger, but she certainly was not pleased.
Her brows furrowed tightly as she stared at her daughter.
Ever since Lauren had left, Elliot had drowned himself in alcohol, drinking to the point of stomach ulcers.
And she, as his mother, had spent sleepless nights worrying and fearing that Lauren was struggling, suffering in the outside world.
But what now? Not only was Lauren perfectly fine, but she had the gall to show up at the Brooker’s family event looking radiant and carefree.
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