Chapter 35 Stellar Model. Three days later, Ariana was seated at the dressing table in a private. dressing room close to the banquet hall. She had on a beautiful black dress that was specially made for her. On her face was delicate makeup. The mascara she had on made her eyes smoky. A faint smile played on her lips at this moment. To say the least, Ariana was looking like a queen who would attract the attention of anyone that set eyes on her. Ivan, who was standing beside her, said as he looked at her face in the mirror, "God really took extra time creating you. I always know a beauty when I see one. My design sits well on you. Can't you consider modeling for the commercial? I'd really love for you to be the one to do that. " With a smile, Ariana declined again. "Modeling is really not my thing. All I'm interested in now is being a good agent. A gloom fell on Ivan's face immediately. The next second, he snapped his fingers. "Wait a minute. I'll go get the star of tonight. "Okay. " Ariana nodded. She rubbed her palms together with enthusiasm. The star Ivan referred to was a set of jewelry he had worked on for years. It was also the focus of the banquet. Before Ariana called him, she had no idea that the banquet was a jewelry auction. Such auctions were usually headlined by designers like Ivan or luxurious brands who showed their works through models on the runway. The potential customers for this auction were businessmen like Adrian and their dates. They would all bid for the items, and each piece would. go to the highest bidder. Ariana was Ivan's model for tonight. All she had to do was to walk the runway like a pro so his design would be sold at a high price. This event wasn't attended by just anybody. The guests were either rich or powerful, or both. It was a good chance for her to become acquainted with these kinds of people. She owed Ivan a great deal for agreeing to bring her here. At the thought of this, Ariana's mind went to Theodore. Anderson Group was a big company. As the CEO, Theodore must have received an invitation. He rarely went out since the accident, so there was a high chance that he wouldn't show up. Suddenly, Ivan returned with a white wooden box in his hands. "Have a look

I think it would suit you perfectly. " With a face-splitting smile, Ivan opened the wooden box and revealed the gorgeous jewelry. Ariana's eyes shot many hearts as soon as she saw the jewelry. She was stunned by its beauty even though Ivan had spoken so much about it before. "Oh, it's so beautiful!" Ariana did a little clap as she praised it. No woman could resist the temptation of jewelry, and she was no exception. Ivan was very pleased to see her reaction. He put on a pair of gloves, took out the jewelry, and put it on her. "The beauty of jewelry increases by a hundred times when it's worn by the right person. And you are the right person for this piece, Ariana. " Ivan clasped his hands, looking at her through the mirror. "Trust me, all eyes will be on you tonight. Ariana blushed. "Isn't it too high-profile?". "Not to worry, this is a private banquet. No reporters are allowed, so you can rest assured that your photos won't go public. Also, the models will. wear masks while they walk the runway. " Ivan comforted her with a. smile. The knots in Ariana's stomach loosened up immediately. She began to look forward to modeling the jewelry. The banquet hall was already filled with many fashion moguls, celebrities, and businessmen. Everywhere was decorated so beautifully that one would think the event was much more than a runway show and auction. Even the nameplates on the table were inlaid with diamonds. Numerous fragrant roses and designed-to-perfection lights lined the runway. It was as if the runway would lead anyone who walked on it into a rose garden. Soft pop music began playing in the background. Soon, many tall and elegant models began catwalking down the runway one after the other. When it was almost Ariana's turn, she put on her mask and walked forward. Ivan winked at her. "Don't forget our little arrangement. Good. luck!". Ariana nodded with a smile and walked out in her high heels. Adrian sat with his arms folded at the VIP table very close to the runway. Fashion shows weren't his thing. After looking at a couple of models, he lowered his head and tapped away on his mobile phone. He was texting Theodore, asking him to drop the act. He felt that it was high time Theodore stopped pretending to be crippled and came back to BRD Group for good. The past few weeks had been hell for Adrian

He was almost losing his mind after filling in for the CEO for too long. He didn't even have time to go on dates or turn up at different clubs like he badly wanted to. Work. was killing him!. Adrian yawned tiredly after he got no response from Theodore. Suddenly, the music changed. The light in the banquet hall became dim. However, the runway was brightly lit. Adrian looked up at the model on the runway. His eyebrows crinkled in utter surprise and uncertainty. The model was dressed in a black flowing dress. Its hemline was adorned with several irregular and small diamonds. The light reflected on the diamonds, causing shimmers on the walls of the banquet hall and other objects. Her skin was fair, contrasting with the ruby pendant sitting on her chest. Rubies were not rare jewels for the sophisticated people here, so this one didn't attract too much attention. What attracted Adrian's attention was the model who wore it. He blinked a few times. The model seemed vaguely familiar to him. Although half. of her face was covered by the mask, her lips and sharp chin were bare. Just as he wondered where he had seen those lips and chin before, the woman turned around. She raised her hand lazily and the cloth on her back caught fire and blazed up. The audience exclaimed in astonishment. The fire went out as quickly as it started. The back of her dress changed into a sexy deep V-shape, revealing the model's beautiful shoulder blades. The black thorny necklace sat on them. The model catwalked to both sides of the runway, placing her hand on her hip occasionally. Her smoky eyes swept over the spell-bound audience at every turn. Adrian brought himself back from oblivion just in time. He took a picture. of the model and sent it to Theodore. Back in the Anderson family's residence, Theodore was preoccupied with. work in his study. His phone had been vibrating for quite some time now. He picked it up, intending to turn it off for good. However, what popped up on the screen drew his attention. He clicked on the photo. immediately. "Isn't this. " Theodore frowned and then dialed Horace's number. "Get the car ready, now!" @