PopularNovelChapter 29 The phone rang only for a moment before a voice answered on the other end.
"Miss Lillian." Roland's voice cthrough, warm and smiling like a gentle stream, momentarily catching Mila off guard.
She quickly regained her composure, greeted him politely, and got straight to the point.
"Sir, about your invitation-I'm a bit confused." Mila paused for a couple of seconds, then tactfully declined, "I thought our collaboration ended once the dress was delivered." Knowing he was the eldest from the Lockwood family made her even more reluctant to engage further.
Whether it was the unsettling scent of blood she once noticed on him or his notoriously reckless younger brother, Mila preferred to keep her distance. The whole family seemed to have issues.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA soft chuckle cfrom the other end, clearly catching the meaning behind her words.
"Ms. Sutherland." Roland addressed her by her real nthis time, his tone still light as he continued, "I'm delighted with your dress. This is just a family gathering, a gesture of thanks. Could you grantthis small favor?" He was being direct and open now.
His manner remained gentle and polite, but there was an undeniable firmness in his words.
Mila realized that, in sways, the Lockwood brothers were quite similar- equally assertive. However, the elder Lockwood was evidently more mature and tactful.
With such a request, she found it hard to refuse. But still...
Mila hesitated for a few seconds before she asked, "Mr. Lockwood, our only connection is a dress. A family gathering is such a personal event, isn't it a bit inappropriate for an outsider liketo attend?" Her marriage to Lysander was a secret, never publicly announced. The world knew Lysander was married, but his wife's identity was a mystery. Only close friends within the Montgomery family circle were aware, as Lysander rarely brought her to social events, making her a stranger in those circles.
Though the Montgomerys and the Lockwoods were on good terms, Mila had no direct dealings with the Lockwoods, especially since Ryan, the younger brother, disliked her.
Roland had been abroad for many years, and this was their first interaction. She assumed he knew nothing about her.
But now, he could call her by name, indicating he had looked into her, even though the invitation was addressed to her designer pseudonym: Lillian.
This meant he was inviting her personally, not as Lysander's wife, which made it all the more puzzling.
She had only met this client once and had no other connection, let alone any friendship. An ordinary party invite was one thing, but a family gathering? Roland's response remained calm and steady, "I admire Ms. Sutherland." Mila thought, "Really? What do you know aboutto admire? Sure, my custom fashion designs are excellent." She was confident in her artistic talents, but her instincts told her Roland's admiration wasn't that straightforward.
Perhaps sensing his answer was a bit unsatisfactory, Roland chuckled softly and added, "Ms. Sutherland, you'll understand more when you attend the event." Mila wanted to press further, but she could tell his tone, though still courteous, had cooled since the start of the call. He was losing patience.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs she hung up, Mila frowned and stood in place for a moment, thumbing through her phone book.
She was still puzzled.
She decided to consult the friend who had introduced her to this lucrative commission.
That initial million-dollar project had been referred by a friend from the high society circles. Because they relationshuse had a good relationship, and the friend had recommended a few decent clients before, she had accepted this mysterious client without much question. But now, she really needed to ask how this big job cabout.
Just as Mila was about to make the call, she heard a soft voice calling! from afar, Mila! Mila! Over here." It was her mother-in-law, Felicity Fontaine.
Looking up, Mila saw a graceful and elegant woman in a long white down coat waving at her, Walking briskly in her direction, with two security guards in black suits following closely behind.
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