The Queen's Back

C Chapter 27

For several days, Mona had been deeply immersed in designing gown. She began by researching Artemis Rain's appearance, body type, and past work, as well as the styles of gowns she had worn before. Artemis Rain, standing at 5.8 feet, was the epitome of a national goddess-fair-skinned with large eyes. Her career had progressed from supporting roles to leading ones, showcasing hier undeniable acting skills. As Mona thought about it, she began to form a mental image of the design, though it was still a bit vague. Her task now was to translate that image onto paper.

Artemis often wore short gowns that highlighted her long legs, which looked great on her but lacked a certain wow factor. Mona felt these styles didn't quite match Artemis's unique aura.

Then, Mona stumbled upon a photo of Artemis on set, wearing a simple white dress with a slit skirt that subtly hinted at her legs, sparking Mona's inspiration. She envisioned a long gown with a dramatic slit, wondering how Artemis would look in such a design. Mona felt it would suit her well.

When Maxwell entered the room, he found Mona seated at her desk, one hand supporting her chin while the other held a pencil. Before her was a blank sheet gradually taking the shape of a gown. Her furrowed brow suggested she wasn't entirely satisfied with her progress. Maxwell had noticed Mona spending a lot of time in thought over the past few days. Without hesitation, he approached her, resting a hand on the back of her chair and leaning in. "What are you working on?" he asked.

His deep voice pulled Mona from her thoughts. Looking up, their eyes met unexpectedly. She realized how close he was, his presence enveloping her, and she felt a bit shy.

Startled, she accidentally dropped her pencil on the paper and quickly averted her gaze. "I'm sketching a design," she replied.

Noticing Maxwell's interest, Mona instinctively laid out two sketches she had been working on. "Which one do you think looks better?" she asked.

Maxwell followed her gaze to the sketches. Both were similar, but the left one featured a deep V-neckline, which he wasn't keen on Mona wearing. It was a bit too revealing for his taste.

The right sketch, however, was more to his liking. It was a strapless design but covered the essential areas well. Comparing the two, Maxwell preferred the right one for Mona, even though he wasn't thrilled about her wearing either. "This one," Maxwell said, pointing to the right sketch.

leaned closer, the atmosphere became more intimate, and Mona found her breath slowing. "This one? But I feel the other design might suit Artemis Rain better. She's glamorous

asked, surprised. He had assumed

her intention to design a gown for Artemis

the idle heiress she once was. She aimed to reclaim her

her own designs, which were well-received by classmates who often asked where they could

all her attention on Teddy, even designing a suit for him. However, while Teddy had seemed pleased and accepted it, he never wore it. Looking back, Mona realized he likely dismissed it because it wasn't a

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her past life, Mona couldn't help

actress's look better," Maxwell commented, a hint of jealousy in his voice. His own wife hadn't designed

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on her that if she tilted her head slightly, her lips might brush against Maxwell's cheek. Acting on impulse, she stretched, and her lips "accidentally" grazed his

Maxwell's ears, which lifted