er tone becoming softer, "I need sincerity." No hidden motives, no inside information. In the unli

and your fear. Even if this is often an unusual situation, I promise you that I am not tryi

on her own terms. She refused to ignore her heritage or let the excess consume her. If it meant donning a dia

of colours and textures, a cyclone of silks, glossy silks, and sequins. "Miss Montgomery, welcome!" She was greeted with a

her; instead, she preferred the comfort of simple trousers and her beloved tattered jumper. It w

rt, but I am not beyond a doubt I require all of this." Madam

e was swept away by a flurry of coworkers vying for her attention. Gems were shown with ostentatious vigour, textures were draped, and estimates

looked anxiously at the outfit. It seemed more like an outfit than anything she would really wear, but it was certainly stunning. "It is great," she admitted, "but maybe a li

as her own personality and sense of style. "Madame Dubois," she answered resolutely, "I respect your talent, but I mus

natural ease after hours of trying on an infinite number of different clothing. Elegant gowns in subdued hues, well-tailored suits that exuded confidence, and relaxed but stylish casual attire. Ava may hardly recogni

stlake will find it fascinating. Ava saw a weak smile. In the unlikely event that she had to win Richar

n. "I appreciate your offer assistance."Madame Dubois said, "It was my joy,

of the architects and the immaculately styled hair, who was she? Did she still have the dreams of the baker's girl, Ava Montgomery? Or had she become someone else entirely

n a story. Her childhood home, a modest cottage in a quiet neighbourhood, was deemed unsuitable by Richard Westlake's wife. She was immediately transferred to a large penthouse apartment overlooking the city,

urroundings. She missed her parents' laughter echoing through the home, the familiar scents of her family's pastry kitchen, a

autifully presented yet novel food. In a well-tailored suit, he looked flawless, and his blue eyes gleamed with a focus