Chapter 7

I woke up early in the morning to a message from Victor: "Clear your evening schedule and accompany me to a cocktail party. Many major suppliers will be there." After a brief pause, I decided to pack a formal evening gown. After all, events like these required a certain level of formality. At three in the afternoon, Victor’s call came through. "So early? I haven’t even clocked out." "I spoke to your boss. You’re attending the dinner. Do you really want to show up looking like you’ve just rolled out of bed?" I gave Maxwell Carter a quick nod before heading downstairs. After all, this was my first project to lead, and I wanted to do it well. Victor, in his usual extravagant style, made me try on an entire wall of dresses. The outfit I brought along was completely unnecessary. Then came the hair, the makeup, and the full-body treatment. By the time we were done, I looked like a glowing moon goddess. Victor's eyes sparkled with approval as he