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!"

surged toward the other side, a wave of excitement

heard there are lots of handsome guys over there," another voice chimed

"Let's go!"

spectacle across the street. The

shift in Marcos' expression. Anxiety coiled in her chest. Aurora's event hadn't even officially begun, yet

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 her strategy now, staying in the background, supporting him, sharing his triumphs and frustrations. What she had lost with Hayden, she was determined to reclaim with

his arm, Susan followed as they crossed the street. But neither

Susan, it was the sight of Hayden. She never imagined he'd publicly support Aurora. Yet there he was, seated beside Joaquin, who radiated pride and delight. The two of them, chatting intermittently, painted a picture

complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Susan's chest tightened. Even though she was Hayden's

on someone else entirely: Denis Vukic. Seeing Denis here was the last thing he expected. Denis rarely returned

across the crowd. Marcos hesitated, but then

had been one

and

nod, his

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

as cool as ever. "This is my student's event.

is your student? But you stopped working with perfumes

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