Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 114

Two days later, Sylvie awoken with the same nightmare, sweat over her despite the AC being on, and her breaths coming out in short ragged gasps. She left the bed to run into the bathroom as usual, but a knock on the door stopped her.

A knock. That was right. It was the knock that had pulled her out of the nightmare.

Getting the door, she found a maid who informed her that her grandfather was calling for her in the living room. Washing her mouth, Sylvie headed downstairs and met her grandfather and sisters waiting in the living room.

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get t to be the last to arrive to a meeting, Sylvie." June stated with an eye roll.

sorry. The maid only informed me about five minutes ago," she calmly answered, then took her seat on a long couch where Evie was already seated on the other end. Not wasting further time, Mr. Cheng dived right into the reason he'd called for the meeting.

"The Queen of Astradelle reached out yesterday. She wants a dress for her fiftieth birthday, and she wants it to be nothing short of spectacular."

The sisters expressed their amusement. Queen Evandra was a famous Queen known for ruling one of the most powerful royal countries. The last time she had patronized them had been six years ago, as the Queen wasn't one who was obsessed with fashion. "This year, she wants something unique," Mr. Cheng went on. "She said she wants a black dress that would be decent, but also good enough to make her look youthful. At the same time, it shouldn't be regarded as something 'young people' would wear." Mr. Cheng went on to list more of the Queen's requirements.

"Now, I'm sure I do not need to emphasize on how important this deal is. Imagine the whole world getting to know the famous Queen's birthday dress was made by us. It's definitely going down in history. You know that, right?" He put on a

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serious face.

"This is why I'm putting it all to you as a task: Each of you are to make an exquisite dress, using the descriptions I just gave. You have three weeks to do this. At the end of the three weeks, your dresses should all be ready. They'll be presented to the Queen to make a choose, and whoever makes the one she gets to pick will be receiving a huge bonus from me." The sisters' eyes beamed. When it came to their grandfather, they knew money mattered little in the said 'big bonus. Sure, he was going to give them a huge sum of money, but what mattered most was his approval and the fact that they get to impress him. Now, that was the real 'big bonus. "You can be rest af assured, grandpa, I'll come up with the best," Astrid said with her hand on her chest, while June rolled her

eyes.

Astrid shifted her gaze to Sylvie. "But... why's she here, though? Will she be joining us?"

Obviously. The challenge is for all four of you."

"But why? There's no need for that. I don't think she's worthy to join us in this challenge. Besides, I'm sure her design is going to be trash."

Sylvie sank her teeth into her lips, her eyes still down on the floor. If she got kicked out of the challenge, she wouldn't even mind. These days, very little interested her.

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"I'm giving her a try. Sylvie," Galen shifted his gaze to Sylvie. "Are you ready to start working in the company?"

Sylvie's lips parted slightly in surprise. This was getting real.

mean, yes. I've been

really cared much for the

You should get ready, then. Three days

June scoffed, swiping

"And

night on Wednesday. You should

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you to the last event. You promised the next one would

me."

you?" June snapped at her. "Grandpa has the right to

then turned to Astrid. "You don't have to worry, I have my reasons." The meeting came to

was making a phonecall with Ruby in the evening

aware my dad and nieces are there

always hidden in her dress, but at home, when

going." She responded

ay just my

not to go,

parted in shock. How in hell had she

News travel round

Sylvie chuckled

I nervously.

today's party. I just

stop or take her along, and Sylvie was starting to get used to being the one that

arguing and trying to convince Sylvie to give it a try. She reminded her that she needed to shake off her fears and start living her life again. "Parties are good. Just go out there and meet people. Get some

Ruby had successful convinced Sylvie

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being at that particular one was low. What were the odds? slipped

in her body, ike she

the dress and trashing Ruby's words of encouragement. It had taken her a

coming out of her shell

didn't want any of his grandchild moving around in a local cab. The

the venue of the party, and since it wasn't based strictly on invitation, she was granted access into the premises. Making her way through the grand entrance, all eyes fell on

getting stuck in her throat. Too many eyes on her. She didn't feel good about this. Maybe she could turn around and just

to such gatherings before. The crowd means nothing she reminded

handsome man-curled dark hair, hooded silver eyes,

and focused on making it into the

seemed occupied with a guest or acquaintance already Sylvie felt so alone. And since she was avoiding looking around, she couldn't check for her family. Not like she could go

man and woman

The man bearned. "You

forced a smile. "Thank