They were each other's first love!
Palmer's fingers gently brushed across Noella's flushed lips. "If only the timing and the place were right... What a pity."
Feeling the intense gaze he fixed on her, Noella understood what Palmer meant by 'pity' at that moment!
The fashion show venue was brilliantly lit with many candles, thanks to Kitai's genius. Backstage, elegant candelabras, reminiscent of a grand castle, adorned the space. Glass covers shielded the fabric from the candle flames. The warm, orange glow caught in Noella's eyes. The sound of the wick popping spread with the light, and at that moment, they only had eyes for each other! Heartbeats skipped.
Noella gently pushed back, "There are so many people waiting outside... I should go."
"I'll come with you." Palmer bowed gracefully before her, extending his hand. "Since you're my bride-to-be, it's only right that I hold your hand."
Their engagement party wasn't even today. But for Palmer, this was the first time his beloved girl wore a wedding dress for him!
Placing her hand in his, Noella smiled brightly. "Then, I'm counting on you."
"The honor is mine."
As the curtain lifted, the crowd held their breath! The Schnabel family's sons were all on edge! All eyes were on Noella as she stepped out, hand in hand with Palmer, who was dressed in a sharp white suit! It might have been a coincidence, but Palmer's suit was white today, and backstage, Noella had picked out a tie for him. Now, they looked as though they were dressed for their engagement. All the lights focused on them, making them the perfect pair!
The media hadn't expected Palmer to personally attend such an event! "Just trying on the engagement dress, and Mr. Pollack himself shows up. It seems he truly adores Ms. Schnabel."
"Mr. Pollack and Ms. Noella are such a match! I heard the Pollack Group recently acquired several factories, all as an engagement gift for Ms. Noella..."
"That's nothing. You know the land in the east of the city? Despite the fierce competition, it's also a gift from the Pollack Group!"
"The engagement gift that costs nine figures..."
The crowd was stunned! The Schnabel sons' eyes nearly popped out! To them, it was all about their sister in her wedding dress!
Jasper's eyes teared up, slightly wanting to cry. "Oh, my sister looks so beautiful, but it's a shame for that Pollack boy..."
Beckett was the most composed, his gaze shifting between Noella and a younger her cutting fabric in the background. At that moment, time seemed to blend together! Their sister had grown up without them noticing. And she had grown up well! She had someone to walk with her through life. Perhaps, they weren't needed anymore!
Stirling dabbed his eyes with a handkerchief, his teary appearance captured by the media. He just felt so sad! No wonder Yasbel was so sure; he must be Azure's spokesperson. The designer chose the most suitable spokesperson for the brand, valuing his fashion sense and fan impact. And the sister chose her brother! Azure's spokesperson would be him, and only him! For the first time, Stirling felt protected by the youngest member of their family...
The other Schnabel children felt the same, their faces wet with tears as they watched Noella.
Esme took Noella's hand from Palmer. "Borrowing her for a moment."
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