Chapter 183

Chapter 183

“Cindy!” a woman called out as she entered the room.

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She walked in like she owned the place, head high, still wearing her robe but with her makeup already done. A designer bag hung off one shoulder. She didn’t even glance at Izzy. Instead, she smiled at the short–haired woman and moved in to kiss both her cheeks.

“It’s been too long,” the woman said. “I’ve missed you.”

Izzy remained seated, watching.

The woman turned her back on her and faced Cindy again. “I came to pick up the black dress. The one with the slit. You remember, right? It was supposed to be delivered to my dressing room an hour ago.”

Cindy took a small step backward. “Miss Sarano. It’s good to see you.”

Of course. Cassandra Sarano. Actress. Drama queen. Headache. Izzy had seen the woman on TV. She had also read some news about her from Cecil but this would be the first time meeting her in person.

Cassandra waved her hand. “I was told by Lawrence DeWitt himself that the dress was tailored for me. He said it would be perfect for the event tonight. So imagine my surprise when I showed up and it wasn’t even there.”

Cindy clasped her hands together. “I understand, and I truly apologize for the confusion. But the dress is already set aside for someone else.”

Cassandra blinked. She finally looked at Izzy as if she just realized that there was someone else in the room.

Izzy didn’t move. She had heard of the name Cindy before. She’s a famous designer of Z’s–a well–known luxury brand tailored for the younger generation. However, Izzy knew that Cindy was also a famous couture designer! Who would have known that Liam would actually let Cindy dress her tonight? Izzy simply met Cassandra’s gaze.

narrowed her eyes. She knew all the actresses and actors, both from the US and Europe, but this woman wasn’t one of them. Despite her face, Cassandra couldn’t actually call her a standout beauty, especially one

twice. “Everyone out,” she

but didn’t question it. One by one, they exited the room.

them remained now–Cassandra, Cindy,

ask for your name,” Cassandra said as she turned

“Isabella,” Izzy replied.

“Isabella,” she repeated. “I’m Cassandra Sarano.

Izzy said. “I

beamed. “Good. Then I won’t waste time. It’s not in my nature. Since you heard our little discussion earlier direct. I want to wear the black

blinked and looked at Cindy. Cindy only shrugged, a small gesture that told Izzy

back to Cassandra. “How much are you willing to pay?”

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thousand dollars. I can

blink. “Five million. I want five million in diamonds.”

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she laughed. “That’s funny. But really…

didn’t move. “You. You will, if you think it’s worth

Just for a damn dress? Cassandra’s eyes flicked toward Cindy, who was still standing quietly off to the side, arms crossed, watching the exchange like it was her afternoon entertainment.

eccentric. The kind of person who didn’t care about wealth or status but obsessed over patterns, stitching, and fabric flow. She’d turn down a millionaire if the client dared to wear the wrong shoes

Cassandra decided to try her

lot more attention if you partnered with someone like me. I could showcase your work

at Izzy, who hadn’t said a word. Just sitting there

not from the business circles she frequented, and certainly not from the entertainment industry. She scanned

wife? No–too low profile.

CEOs. Venture capitalists. Startup founders. Nothing. No match. The woman had no identifiable backing. Which left only one

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