The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

Riley was stunned momentarily.

How could it be? Did the Cultural Affairs Bureau know anything about this? How could they bring those guests here without much preparation for such an important event? Are any of those women on the bridge professional models? Has anyone vetted those attires carefully before the fashion show? This is not a game!

Riley was beyond enraged.

“Ms. Cooper, what's going on?”

Vivian had sensed her anger. She immediately stopped drawing, concerned.

Riley could not suppress her fury as she glared murderously at the foreign models on the bridge. “These people came here deliberately to embarrass us. They are using their designs to vie for our trade orders.”

“Huh?” Vivian was dumbfounded upon hearing that.

Is that real? No wonder all the foreign costumes look so outstanding and exquisite. On the other hand, our local costumes and banieres seemed ordinary and unprofessional.

She panicked. “What should we do then? So many overseas delegates are here. The trade order must be huge.”

Riley nodded. “Indeed. According to Edmund, our local economy has dropped tremendously in your father's absence over the past three years. The country needs money now.”

Vivian was rendered speechless.

she knew nothing about a country's economy, the revelation sent her into a state of anxiety since it was something that her father

workmanship and designs for our costumes featured in this fashion show are way too inferior compared to the ones specially prepared

eyes locked on a mother who was carrying her son in a basket on

Is that...

limited accessories on the

are you staring at?” Riley asked with a confused

here in their tribal costumes. Try to get those with more accessories. Then do your best to stall the show and buy me some time.” Vivian stood

Elysians?

changed slightly upon hearing

the tribe a few days back. Why did she

she eventually did as

journalists rushing to the venue

started. Stay tuned for an exciting second half after a short break.”

with the abrupt break, the announcement triggered their curiosity once

show, Riley ran to find

gathered at their temporary base. Bewildered to see Vivian standing in front of them, she eyed the group

there. They are here to compete for our business, our livelihood. You could have sold hand woven fabric, silver ornaments, and these embroideries in

selling our goods here every day. How