Marcos was already up early. Susan, dressed impeccably, radiated charm as she joined him for the drive.

Though Marcos had experienced his share of attention in the past, the buzz across the street was on another level. The two shopping malls stood directly opposite one another, making it impossible to ignore the swelling crowd on the rival side.

"Marcos, don't worry. Sophie will be here soon. She's already started her makeup," Susan said, her voice light but tinged with nervousness.

"Hmm." Marcos responded curtly, though inwardly, he couldn't deny the truth. Julian's aggressive advertising campaign for Aurora had made an undeniable impact.

And then there was Candy. Aurora's decision to bring her in was a masterstroke. A significant portion of the crowd held banners and signs with Candy's name scrawled across them.

"Did you hear? Candy is coming!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"Which Candy?"

"The Hollywood Candy! We just saw her movie last week."

"Really? Let's go check it out. She's way more interesting than Sophie."

"Quick, let's move!"

side, a

are lots of handsome guys

"Let's go!"

to the livelier spectacle across the street. The pull of excitement was

subtle shift in Marcos' expression. Anxiety coiled in her chest.

determination in his voice stopped her. "Alright." She had learned to tread carefully with Marcos. Men didn't like being opposed-at least, that's what her experience had taught her. Compliance was

neither of them was prepared for what awaited them on the other

Joaquin, who radiated pride and delight. The two of

she was Hayden's

Seeing Denis here was the last thing he expected.

across the crowd. Marcos hesitated, but then decided

toward him with deliberate, measured steps. Among Lockman's protégés, Marcos had been one of the more promising ones. But

attended the same school, and Lockman had been Denis' stepfather. But Denis' aloofness meant

nod,

business in Clothville," Marcos said cautiously. "What brings you

tone was as cool as ever. "This is my student's event. As her mentor, of course

guard. "Aurora is your student? But you stopped working with perfumes years

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