Vivian sensed her reluctance to elaborate further. Nevertheless, she offered her reassurance. "You're an amazing lady. I believe that your partner still loves you deeply."
"I hope so. You're so lucky, Ms. William. I believe many other ladies, myself included, are really envious of what you have."
Vivian chuckled at her seemingly playful tease. "Everyone will meet their Mr. Right one day. Trust the workings of fate."
Elaine sighed, "Everyone may be able to meet their Mr. Right one day, but not everyone can go on to have a blissful relationship afterward. Unlike you, Ms. William."
"But I believe that what's yours will be yours.
Everyone will get their deserved happiness
eventually."
Vivian smiled amusedly at the statement. "I sure hope so."
When the interview officially ended that day, Elaine gifted Vivian an exquisite bottle of perfume as a note of thanks. It had no label on it, but Vivian could tell that it was likely very expensive.
There was no way she could take such a costly gift.
"It's too much, Elaine! I can't accept it."
The designer patted her shoulder. "Treat it as me showing affection for a newfound friend. Unless you don't want to be acquainted with me?"
"Of course I do!" Then, after some hesitation, she continued, "If that's the case, I'll take the gift. Thank you very much for your generosity."
"It's more like I'm glad that you're willing to be my friend," replied Elaine.
"No, it's my pleasure instead."
Elaine laughed. "Alright, this conversation would never end if we continue like this. By the way, do you mind if we exchange numbers?"
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