A Hunt For His Queen

he only pair of modest looking high heels I had on my hand,

aking driver ignored m

down at

orty

to reach the venue

t eight. I won't get

I forget to

Getting it out, I saw Chad's

make up room. You know Ellie. She doesn't tolerate tardiness!" His

Don't worry, I will

ht. Be

ead, another taxi

ld come near me, I

o a halt a feet away from me. With eyes fi

ood bou

tly, he

Now let

ide the car, a

esigner in the city was holding a fashion show to display her designs before the world. She was looking for investors or a deal

o if I can

n one of those billboards and magazines. I had put my studies aside t

e studies and choo

bring it. The money I needed so much to pay my so-called moth

close friend of mine, had introduced me to this world two

ecome my way to g

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the venue, Chad met

ome upstairs yet. Now let's go an

t stuck in

left the

old rich regular customer until he left. I c

e to shine like a star tonight. I want everyone's eyes just on yo

iggled at me, ushering

ready to steal the show!" E

er excitement always

the girls who were selected for the show were busy with their dresses and looks. Some were a

e the typical classy,

nstead of my feet. The plain t-shirt and faded jean

ve time to work on my appearance. And I could

talking about, Chad?" A girl snorted from beside the

er. Charlotte. A rising face in the i

r blue eyes swept over me. H

ou shut up and do your own work?" Rol

st as his part time job, more like a hobby, he was acquainted with some well

ur years older than me, we hit it off from

dresses. The sparkle in his brown eyes told me he

he material. It felt smooth against my palm. Some were sparkling with stone

doubt Elizabeth was going

If she wasn't with that hot temper, she woul

I said th

ause I want that 'favorite' spot

nk, he c

ors with loaded pockets. But she is focusing on grabbing De Sylvano's eye. And t

work with him." The other chick beside Charlotte shook her head, twirling her red strand. "She got lucky that her father is a fa

harlotte's eyes at the men

uld bring her huge limelight. After all, he is the shark of this industry. His companies are ruling

was, she was defi

. "Who is thi

out a

ife or destroy it completely. Depe

ned. "

l. You better stay away from him seeing the way you attract trouble whe

someone's life on th

of psychop

d at the gown Cha

ss blue me

It's beauti

ne for you. Your honey blonde hair would look

the mere thought of doing the

ged into it! I will

nd with the heavy gown in my hand, i

turned to

s held m

use

at are you doi

look laced on

look better on me than h

dy given a gown. Th

the same. But of course, you hold no chance before me in the looks category. So it doesn't matter

s this bitch insultin

her. But I didn't tolerat

ever the hell you want. We are all here to work. So act professionally and

n the room wer

n't do this. Ellie

ked this one, so it's mine now. Sorry, you are

that gown this I

nds itching to scratch her plastic

, no! D

A sharp voice took everyo

a petite body, Elezabeth had a creas

ne came out sweet like honey. "Nothing

bitchiness," I hissed ou

ryone else gaped at me, Cha

Chad warned in my ear, before turning to Ellie. "Let me explain. Charlotte

natched," I

wl soon la

urn it, she started to utter mean words to her.

ld really learn this trait from him. Bu

emple. "Char, you know you can't just

me to be a part of your show, then don't ruin my mood

seemed to surrender. With slump

their sizes are almost the same. Why don't you giv

at me. As if I didn

was rising high. But I had to keep

ed. "Do you mind if I get something for her from your collection from last month? The ones

urse. You can go and pi

ht, th

key to her studio, she le

y, you will have the best. I will make sure of it," he promised, t

t at the same time, I was grateful

out a scoff before walking away with my d

I could wri

breaths and focus on the show. Vio

h lef

ld go smoothly with

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ece. It's bringing out the color of your eyes and hair

rincess gown that flowed beautifully down my waist to my toes. The sparkling stones and h

a sweetheart neckline that showed

ls at the end. And the dark red lipst

e to look away from

is neck. "Thank you so much, Chad! You're truly th

"Ok now. Don't get emotional and don't c

began outside. The claps and distan

ted. Now hurry up!

guide me to the back stage. Excitement rushed through my veins. Bu

in a place filled

t break my legs in tho

ed the backstage,

f in a small mirror and cursed at her hair stylist for no

s she turned, she stopped in her tracks

eel other's gaz

ke this one too?"

er, as well as some

orbs while I held my ch

ne, she then looked away and started t

show, just when she was about to pass me,

t threw me

beside us. The pain in my left ankle due to l

lotte!" Chad snapped

g to her, casting a smirk

teeth, stan

pass. I swear I w

You al

ad, calming my

re you guys ready? The ramp

nses, she let out

re investors who can also hire you as the face of their companies. And give me a break too." A chuckle. But soon seriousness took over her face.

iver ran down my spine as s

f the city. And walking on the stage with him watchi

people's career on t

uldn't like my r

fteen more girls out there on the

hing negative. Ever

ntha? You read

out, straightened her posture, kept a hand o

music. And just like that, one after another went out

was my tu

went cold. But I

eady,

odd

ight pain in my ankle wouldn't be able

the show!" C

ealed myself before the uncountable pairs of eyes. While the chee

ssie! Show

myself walk ahead. The huge round of applause

in the gorgeous gown. As the flashes of cameras

thing burning my ski

ll, I felt like I was being watched.

right side of the stage, in a secluded area, as if a VIP place,

oked as if the whole world belonged to him. While the crowd

d just the girl after me was done, I went out again as the models wa

ction. For some reason, the aura around

n still present there, I

ck to the entrance from the right side of the stage, some went from the

k was filled wi

stop tonight. Not e

ng moved from its place. And the next thing I knew was I l

crowd rang in

the next moment a pair of arms

throat, my fists instinctively clutched the material of his coat and

ent silent. Though t

ow mus

way from the war

n as my gaze met with a

could only see his left profile. Sharp angular jaw, strong nose and thick arched brows followed by

y those dark gaze roamed my features slowly and steadily, I gulp

ssi

from those hypnotizing eyes. Oddly, his gri

t?" Chad asked, rush

stood on my feet and instantl

forever? Because it seemed like h

, I'm

relief. "What happene

nder a certain person's stare. His eyes still

est. Blood rushed to my che

el broke,"

und my shoulders, he then turned to that man. "Thank you so much for saving my

es wi

Syl

im. And as expected,

e was in th

spot. And using the chance, Chad threw a polite nod towards

his unmo

I let Chad drag

dare to l

e whole time, I f

the psychopath r