Chapter 28 Twenty eight
"Wow, you look....muah" Cassidy made kissing sounds as she stared at Alexandra who looked so beautiful in her dress. The dark green dress held her curves and illuminated her beauty in such a sparkly manner.
"It's such a pity Stella would steal this dress." Cassidy shook her head as she walked down the stairs, beside Alexa.
It was the day of the meeting with all Fashion houses and CEOs. Of course, Stella was the owner of one of the biggest hairstyling houses in the world, so she was going to be present. She wore a light blue dress that hugged her shape and she equally looked as beautiful as Alexa. Her hands came down straight, falling just above her waist and a bow was placed on it.
"Don't worry. She would regret it. That's why we have to go really early." Alexa said and Cassidy nodded as they got into the car and Cassidy drove off. From their calculations, they'll get there at least ten minutes before the meeting starts. It was early enough but Alexa had wanted to be there at least thirty minute earlier.
"Oh my God, who's this really beautiful lady?" A man in suit walked towards them and Alexa looked at Cassidy, giving her meaningful glances. Cassidy took the opportunity to introduce her.
"Alexandra Chapman, the hidden face behind Velvet Vixen." At the mention of the name of her company, everyone present turned back to behold the lady who was the brains.
"You don't mean it." The man said as his eyes widened and he turned to Alexa quickly.
"This is the president of the association, Mr Blackwood." Cassidy introduced and Alexa's mouth formed into an 'o'.
"Nice meeting you, Mr Blackwood." She stretched her hand for an handshake as she presented one of her best smiles.
After Mr Blackwood introduced her for about fifteen minutes straight to all the members of the association, the meeting finally started.
Alexa gulped as she looked around, Stella was not here yet. Then again, she realized Stella was actually not yet the president of her father's company.
At SH Apparels, Stella folded her hands angrily as she stared at her father,
"Dad, I have to go. This is one of the designs that I just made. People have to see how beautiful it is."
"Why don't you just present the design for the Fashion show. You can work with Liam's models and use them." Mr Hills said as he rubbed his temple.
"No, dad. Liam is not going to work with us."
"What do you mean by that?"
"He broke up with me!" She shot angrily as she breathed heavily, her eyes reddening.
"I'm leaving."She said when her father went quiet and stomped out of the place.
Mr Hills sighed tiredly as he rested his head back on his chair. The ties between SH Apparels and Glamour Holdings would be over because of his daughter's stupid attitude.
It was going to change all his plans, elaborate plans. Stella just had to mess things up by her demeanor!
"Who would you be working with for the Fashion show?" Mr Blackwood looked at Alexa and simultaneously, everyone did.
She chuckled a bit before looking at Ryder, "I'll be working with Helix and Co." She said.
"That's such a shame. You should have worked with me instead. How much did he pay you? I'll pay you times ten." A woman said and everyone chuckled.
"It was such a good deal, I had no reason to reject it." Alexa laughed.
"Of course. Plus my money and my face, coupled with Helix and Co's reputation, you couldn't reject." Ryder teased and everyone laughed again, except Liam who had his eyes fixed from Alexandra.
She had noticed ever since he came in about two minutes after the meeting started. They had not talked but she could feel his eyes on her, she didn't turn to look anywhere. He can stare for all he cares.
She closed her eyes when she felt Cassidy pinch her again for the uptenth time.
"Are you crazy?" She whispered into her ear but Cassidy just laughed naturally, brushing away Alexa's comment. Alexandra looked at the door once more and this time, it miraculously opened. Stella walked in.
A satisfied smile suddenly apprered on her face as she pinched Cassidy this time. All attention was turned to Stella and whilst she thought she would be appreciated, murmuring came instead.
"Oh my...they are putting on the same dress."
"It's the same design."
"Alexa clearly said the design was not out yet."
"Whew. Does that now mean one of them is the theif?"
"Oh my Gosh," Alexandra started as she stared at Stella, "You are putting on the same design as I am, the same colour too."
"Where did you get that design from?" Stella screamed and Alexa pursed her lips.
"My company created it, it's our special. Velvet Vixen." She smiled and Stella bit her lips tightly as she stared at Alexa, hate dripping from her gaze. She should have listened to her father and not come for this damned meeting.
"Does that mean, Miss Hills, you stole this design from Velvet Vixen?" Mr Blackwood raised his brows.
"Of course not! She probably stole it from mine." Stella shot.
"Probably?" The woman who had spoken before asked and Stella bit her lips.
"Everyone can see here that Alexandra's own is more defined and more beautiful than yours, Miss Hills." Cassidy said and pursed her lips thoughtfully, "Isn't this what have been happening for a while? I always thought Velvet Vixen and SH Apparels had the same style of designs. Oh my, someone would think SH Apparels was a branch under Velvet Vixen." She mocked and everyone laughed loudly, the sound of it irking Stella. She turned around to leave,
"Mr Jordans, are you still planning to work with SH Apparels this year?" Mr Blackwood asked and she turned back to look at Liam.
"Of course, they are engaged. Something like this can't break their bond." Ryder said thoughtfully as he sipped his wine. Alexa stared at Liam, he said they broke up, didn't he?
Liam stared at Alexandra right in the eyes as he said, "No, we are not. We broke up."