Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 685 Parting Gift

If Evelina insisted on defying fate, the consequences could be even worse than they already were.

In the end, what's meant to be will be. If something isn't in your destiny, don't force it. A simple, peaceful life is good too.

Evelina planned to attend the Hundred Blossom Award before flying to Wiltonshire for surgery. After leaving the company, her car took her to a studio she frequented for styling. It had been a while since she'd been there. With the Hundred Blossom Awards at the end of the month, her timing to pick out a dress was just right.

When Evelina and Jenny arrived, the studio staff welcomed them warmly, and the stylist who usually handled her looks came over personally to greet them.

"It's been a while, Evie! You really took a long break this time. Where'd you go on vacation?" The stylist smiled as she handed over an iPad for them to browse the dresses.

Evelina looked a lot more haggard than before. The stylist assumed her pale, washed-out look was a deliberate makeup choice since that kind of minimalistic look had been trending recently.

"Wow, that nude lipstick looks so natural! Which brand is it? What's the shade?" the stylist asked.

Jenny laughed awkwardly, "Annie, Ms. Drayton hasn't been feeling well lately. She's not wearing any lipstick."

"What? She's not well?

"Wow, Evie, I didn't realize you were barefaced! I thought you had makeup on. Your skin is really great, haha!"

feet; otherwise,

excused herself to make coffee and

couture dresses on the iPad. She found one she liked and showed it to the stylist when

set down the tea and hesitated, "Evie, unfortunately, all the dresses from that collection have been reserved. Maybe you could pick something else? This season's ready-to-wear line is really good-it was a hit on the runway recently." Jenny said, "What did you say?

Evelina interrupted Jenny with a worried expression, placing the iPad on the table. "Let's go with this white one for now. We can discuss the styling

Annie nodded, "Alright."

stood up to

asked in confusion, "Evie, why settle for

wasn't like her

wear haute couture. The last thing she would do

already terminated my

the brand," Evelina

should. Even if I wanted haute couture, would they lend me a dress now? You want

wasn't

lend her a dress were slim. Instead of embarrassing herself, it was better to just go with a

Jenny paused, "That's true."

dress doesn't matter. I'm only showing up for a brief moment. There's something far more important."

should I exit in solitude while she receives all