Chapter 479
Chapter 479:
Be it sparkling jewels, elegant garments, or alluring cosmetics, anything that caught the eye could easily capture their hearts.
When someone admired her dress and expressed their delight, Fernanda saw it as a perfect moment to endorse the shop. This small act could potentially funnel more clients to Jalen, providing a vital boost for business and opening doors to new possibilities.
Although Fernanda could have simply invested her own funds to help Jalen establish a more prominent storefront and launch a marketing campaign, she understood that Jalen’s pride would prevent him from accepting such direct support.
Thus, she was compelled to devise a subtler strategy.
Jalen was on board with the plan.
He then led Fernanda into a secluded room, a remarkable treasure trove concealed from the public eye. The space was lined with several glass cabinets, each showcasing mannequins arrayed in dazzling dresses. As the lights flickered to life, the room transformed into a spectacle of brilliance.
This hidden chamber housed the stunning creations of Darrell and Jalen themselves.
“Fernanda, feel free to choose any dress that captures your heart,” Jalen said warmly. “Whichever one calls to you, consider it yours.”
With a smile, Fernanda’s eyes roamed the room, finally resting on a display in the farthest glass case.
Encased within was an elegantly simple white dress, edged with gold and featuring a majestic golden phoenix embroidered prominently on the chest.
The colors were subtle, yet they captured attention in an extraordinary way.
Fernanda gestured excitedly. “That one has caught my eye.”
Jalen followed her pointing finger and let out a soft, amused laugh. “What an interesting twist of fate.”
Fernanda, looking confused, inquired, “What do you mean by that?” As Jalen moved to fetch the dress, he began to recount, “This was the very first creation Darrell completed after our arrival in Esaham. Intriguingly, it was crafted specifically for you. He always mentioned that once you found us, he’d present this to you.”
At that revelation, Fernanda felt a surge of emotion, her eyes brimming with tears as her sight grew misty.
It was as though she could gaze through the vast expanse of time, envisioning that kind, gentle elder—so steadfast and sincere when discussing his aspirations.
Carefully, she took the dress from Jalen, feeling its significance weigh heavily upon her.
As she tenderly traced the intricate embroidery of the golden phoenix, she silently vowed, “Darrell, together we shall fulfill our dreams.” Then, raising her gaze to meet Jalen’s, her lips tightly pressed, she declared, “Jalen, I assure you, I will dazzle at the banquet.”
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