sputed star, surro

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a couture gown, Alina's

ent, and a decorative pin tore a jagged ri

e. "So sorry, Miss Willis. That dress won't do now

dress, clashing with the

er pride to avoid trouble and

bring peace, unaware that Ali

g jewelry set, Alina interjected sharply, "That set's too

rely noticeable stud earrings an

the ambassador for this jewelry brand!

? Let them take it up with Dylan

argue, but Elaine gent

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t finall

na pointed to the far corner, her tone firm. "Elaine, go ther

try knew Alina was Dy

had objections bu

er skirt and mo

bit too heavy? You're throwing off the

e sig

uld prompt Dylan to dismiss wom

s declared she wouldn't date until sh

, she kept Dyla

edia they were

d other women, sh

as the

clashing while

d the shoot. Just as she exhaled in relief,

ined her chest, stic

loor's so slippery, I lost my gr

laine clenched her fists, n

lint in Alina's eyes, an

b a hot coffee an

ion stirred at the

t, their gazes turni

had ar

suit, his presence commanding as he

, pausing briefly on Elaine's stain

voice soft. "Dylan, you're finally here! The floor's so slipper

t his eyes shifted back to Ela