Selena then picked a dark dress, thinking that black would always match any other color perfectly without losing fashionable taste. Thus, she reckoned the dress would be her best pick for any high-end occasions, such as banquets, grand feasts, and balls. “What do you think about this one?” While the black dress accentuated her slim figure, it also made her look more mature, which she believed would fit her well since she was already a mother of three children despite being young.
Unexpectedly, Pierre shook his head and said, “Try that one.”
Selena shifted her eyes to the direction that Pierre pointed in and saw a red dress, which was sexy and alluring. At the sight of that, she responded with a bitter look and replied, “That color is a little too glaring! I’d prefer something less conspicuous instead!” After all, Selena thought it was wiser to keep a low profile since they had no idea what their enemies were up to.
“Red is your favorite color, isn’t it? I think this one is going to suit you pretty well.” Pierre then instructed the shopkeeper to bring them the red dress.
After hearing Pierre’s opinion, Selena admitted deep down that red was indeed her favorite color. Then, she was reminded of how she had always refrained from acting freely by keeping a low profile until she left Finneas. Thus, she quickly realized that she shouldn’t deny her liking for red attires anymore. It seems that I wore red dresses on most of the grand occasions, such as the time that JNS Corporation was listed on the stock market, as well as the prize-giving ceremony I was invited to attend.
“No! Forget it! This is still too glaring to me! We’re going to the wine party as guests, and I wouldn’t want to steal anyone’s limelight.”
Soon, Pierre leaned closer to Selena and whispered in her ear, “I like it when you wear red; plus, it’s been in a while since the last time you wore something like this. So wear it for me this time, would you?”
When Selena met the man’s gaze, Pierre mischievously winked at her. Then, she slowly began to convince herself to wear that red dress. After all, they had never attended any grand occasion again ever since their wedding. In fact, Pierre also did pick out a few red dresses for Selena at that time, but he didn’t manage to see her wear them in the end. I am gradually shifting my center of focus to logistical planning and support. By then, I won’t get a lot of chances to wear dresses like this, and neither will he get to see me in them. So I might as well grant his wish now.
“Alright.”
When the wine party began at night, the Oberlin Castle slowly became crowded with many powerful and rich figures. While the party seemed nothing more than an occasion for wine tasting, it presented a perfect opportunity for many others to socialize and expand their connections.
Since the party was hosted in the Oberlin Castle, all guests had the chance to witness the magnificent heritage left behind by the Oberlin Family’s ancestors. Despite all the wear and tear over the years, the building’s structures somehow still looked majestic and well preserved, thanks to the consistent maintenance effort.
As soon as the door was opened, Selena, who was wearing a red dress, held Pierre’s arm and walked into the banquet hall. At that moment, the couple instantly drew all the attention from every pair of eyes in their proximity.
Selena’s scarlet dress, coupled with her sexy red lips, instantly made her the center of attention as her stunning beauty turned many heads. In that instant, Pierre couldn’t help but regret his decision for making Selena wear that beautiful red dress as he was disgusted by the lecherous leers from all the other men.
Selena had also picked out a decent suit with a red necktie for Pierre that would match her dress well, and her wise choice made them look like the most perfect couple in the world, with many guests seemingly unable to take their eyes off them.
The wine party was crowded with guests; many of them kept an eye out for beauties, but there were some who were more interested in getting acquainted with potential business partners. Thus, Pierre was slowly surrounded by a number of people when he was indulging in his wine tasting. Since Pierre was widely known to be Fowler Corporation’s director and president who also owned Empire Group, everyone tried to warm up to him for the sake of more potential business opportunities.
On the other hand, Selena was left out apparently because JNS Corporation was less popular compared to her husband’s companies due to its niche industrial focus. Out of boredom, she strolled around the place, looking for something to eat as she reckoned she would likely have to drink with Pierre later.
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