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Chapter 56 Fashion Show and Shameless Flirtation
Hazel’s POV
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“How are you two doing today?” Stella called out enthusiastically as we approached her
must come inside. We just received a dress that was made for
boutique. “Hazel, you absolutely
you! Please, you have to see it!”
“Well, now I’m definitely intrigued, Chloe declared, practically dragging me through the entrance before I could protest.
Stella disappeared into the back and returned with a garment bag that seemed to shimmer with promise. When she unzipped it, my breath caught. The evening dress was a stunning crimson red, daringly short with delicate straps that formed a plunging V–neckline. The back was completely open, designed to cascade down to the base of the spine. It was pure temptation in fabric form, and I found myself mesmerized despite my reservations.
“Fitting room, now,” Chloe commanded with the authority of a military general.
“Chl, seriously, when do I ever go anywhere that would require a dress like this?” I protested, though my fingers were already reaching toward the silky material. “I spend my evenings at home with takeout and Netflix”
“Noah gets back today, and I’m going to convince him to take us dancing next weekend. No arguments.” My friend had clearly entered her unstoppable mode, and I knew resistance was futile.
“Since you’re obviously planning something fabulous, let me find you something equally spectacular, Chloe,” Stella announced with genuine excitement, and Chloe actually clapped her hands like a delighted child.
I reluctantly entered the fitting room and slipped into what could generously be called a dress, though it contained less fabric than most of my tank tops. The hemline barely grazed mid–thigh, and I was genuinely shocked by how exposed I felt. Yet when I looked in the mirror, I barely recognized myself. The dress transformed me into someone powerful, confident, and undeniably alluring.
I stepped out of the fitting room, and both women froze with their mouths hanging open in
amazement.
“Do a complete turn, Hazel. We need the full effect, Chloe instructed, making a circular motion with her finger.
I slowly pivoted, feeling surprisingly graceful despite the unfamiliar garment. When I completed the turn and faced them again, I discovered a pair of distinctly male eyes drinking in every detail
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of my appearance, accompanied by an absolutely shameless grin. I wanted to disappear into the
floor.
“Well, Hazel, now I completely understand why Liam is desperately trying to win you back! You look absolutely incredible in that dress,” Adrian West announced without a trace of embarrassment.
Adrian stood directly behind Chloe and Stella, his gaze fixed on me with obvious appreciation and that trademark mischievous smile. Chloe turned around, clearly amused by his typically outrageous behavior. She had grown accustomed to Adrian’s habit of speaking exactly what crossed his mind.
“And she hasn’t even added the heels yet. Wait until you see her with the perfect pair of sandals,” Stella said, hurrying away to retrieve them.
“And what about you, Chloe? Aren’t you going to model yours?” Adrian asked with obvious interest. “Come on, ladies, give me a proper fashion show. Since I can’t have either of you beautiful women, at least allow me to admire the view” His shameless flirtation knew no bounds.
Stella returned carrying the most exquisite pair of sandals I had ever seen, while simultaneously handing another pair to Chloe, who seemed perfectly willing to participate in Adrian’s impromptu fashion show. I noticed Adrian’s eyes following Stella’s every movement with
obvious interest.
“Absolutely, I’ll try mine on. I want to be called incredible too,” Chloe laughed as she disappeared into the fitting room.
I slipped into the red sandals, marveling at their sky–high heels and delicate straps that wound around my feet like blooming flowers. They were absolute perfection.
Chloe emerged from the fitting room looking like a goddess in a navy blue dress that seemed to capture starlight in its shimmering fabric, paired with silver high–heeled sandals that wrapped elegantly across her feet. She looked absolutely breathtaking.
Adrian studied us both with obvious appreciation while Stella applauded with genuine enthusiasm,
“You are both absolutely stunning women! And you look incredibly hot too, Chloe,” Adrian declared with his most shameless expression before taking Stella’s hand. “Beautiful lady, you clearly have exceptional taste in fashion, making my friends look even more gorgeous than usual. What’s your name?” His voice dropped to that seductive tone he used when hunting. “I’m Stella, she introduced herself, and he immediately lifted her hand to his lips, kissing it while his smile widened dangerously. Chloe and I exchanged knowing eye rolls.
Adrian was undeniably handsome and devastatingly charming. His blonde hair fell across his face in that perfectly careless way that required him to sweep it back with gestures that seemed
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calculated to make women swoon. He was tall with broad shoulders, striking green eyes, and that perpetually mischievous smile. He shared the same age as Liam and Damian, but unlike them, he was an unrepentant womanizer who never wasted a single opportunity.
“Well, Stella, you have absolutely exquisite taste,” he said, allowing his eyes to travel appreciatively from her head to her toes. She was genuinely stunning with her long curly dark hair, almond–shaped eyes, and a figure that could stop traffic. She smiled and narrowed her eyes at him with obvious interest.
“Are you shopping for your girlfriend?” she asked with feigned innocence.
“I don’t have a girlfriend, darling. But I would love to find something special for a very dear friend,” Adrian replied with that devastating smile..
Stella disappeared to fetch another dress while we continued our conversation.
“So, boss, is this your new strategy for meeting women at the mall?” Chloe asked with typical directness.
“Of course not, but I certainly wouldn’t mind getting to know Stella better,” Adrian admitted confidentially. “I.came to meet my nephew. Teenagers love malls. I was walking by, spotted you two, and couldn’t resist stopping to say hello.”
Stella returned carrying a gold sequined dress that was even more daring than mine. It was incredibly short with a wrap–style skirt, plunging neckline, impossibly thin straps, and a crisscrossed back design. It was pure seduction. She also displayed a pair of gold sandals adorned with Swarovski crystal straps that sparkled like captured lightning.
“Could you try it on so I can see how it might look on my friend?” Adrian asked with transparent ulterior motives.
“I’m sorry, sir, but that’s not possible. However, if she’s approximately my size, it will look absolutely perfect. I can guarantee it,” Stella responded sweetly. Smart woman.
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“Perfect, I’ll take it,” Adrian decided immediately. “And I’m purchasing these dresses and shoes you two as well. Before either of you even thinks about protesting, I’m the boss. This is simply a gesture of appreciation because you’re both exceptional employees, and Hazel just closed that spectacular Sterling deal for me.” He handed his credit card to Stella, effectively ending any discussion. “We should definitely plan an evening out so you can properly debut these gorgeous outfits.”
We changed back into our regular clothes while Stella carefully wrapped everything with obvious excitement.
“I absolutely love having customers like you! Please promise you’ll come back soon!” “We absolutely will!” Chloe and I responded simultaneously, embracing her warmly in gratitude. “Darling, would you mind sharing your business card?” Adrian asked with his most charming
smile.
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She handed him her card, and the three of us left the boutique carrying multiple shopping bags.
“What an absolutely beautiful woman that Stella is. I’ll definitely have to ask her out, Adrian mused aloud. “Chloe, as my assistant, please take my bags home and bring them to the office Monday morning. I don’t want my teenage nephew pestering me about mysterious packages. See you Monday, beautiful ladies!”
Adrian handed over his bags, kissed each of us on the cheek, and walked away. We stood there completely stunned by his incredible audacity. We looked at each other an
