Chapter 56: An Unacceptable Outcome
When Nanyao heard what Fu Sijing said, she felt a surge of satisfaction in her heart. Nanzhi must be furious with jealousy, seeing Shaoxiu invite Alvis for her sake. After all, not everyone has the chance to meet Alvis! If Shaoxiu and Alvis are well acquainted, perhaps in the future she could visit Country S and meet royalty and nobility. The thought of such a scene made Nanyao feel light-headed.
Years ago, when her father married Nanzhi’s mother, Nanyao and her mother lived in a small town, where she was called an illegitimate child and endured endless ridicule and humiliation. Luckily, all that was in the past. Everything Nanzhi once possessed now belonged to her. She had stolen Nanzhi’s father’s affection and her fiancé. Even if Nanzhi succeeded in her interview, Nanyao would find a way to drive her out. Whatever mattered most to Nanzhi, Nanyao would take it from her. Everything she and her mother had gained, she vowed to hold tightly.
Nanyao did not want to confront Nanzhi in front of Alvis, lest she appear uncultured and impolite. With elegance, she spoke, her smile noble and proper, “Mr. Alvis, this is the dressing room for me and Sijing. Please, follow me inside!”
Alvis took the dress from his assistant and stepped forward, “Miss Nan, this gown is entirely handmade, elegant and noble. It suits your temperament well. I hope you like it.”
“I like it very much. Thank you, Alvis…”
As Nanyao spoke, she sensed something was amiss, for Alvis’s deep blue eyes were not fixed on her, but rather in Nanzhi’s direction. Her mind buzzed, going blank for a moment. Realizing what was happening, she hurriedly said, “Alvis, I think you’re mistaken. Shaoxiu is my fiancé, and he asked you to bring the dress for me, didn’t he? Even though that lady’s surname is also Nan…”
Alvis impatiently interrupted Nanyao’s endless chatter, his handsome face cold and severe. “Miss, the dress I brought is only suited for a tall, slender woman.”
Nanyao’s face flushed and paled in quick succession. She pressed her lips tightly, wanting to argue, but then heard Fu Sijing say with a bright smile, “Yaoyao, my brother asked Alvis to bring me the dress—why are you so anxious?”
Fu Sijing walked up to Alvis, straightening her back, her face adorned with a coquettish smile. “Alvis, you want to hand me the dress personally, don’t you? You’re truly too courteous.”
Though Nanyao felt uncomfortable, as long as Alvis wasn’t here for Nanzhi, she was content.
Fu Sijing reached out, eager to put on a gown identical to the princess’s, her heart full of anticipation and joy—
But just as Fu Sijing expected Alvis to hand her the dress, Alvis bypassed her without a glance, walking straight to the tall, slender Nanzhi. He bent slightly, speaking respectfully, “Beautiful and noble lady, this dress has been prepared for you.”
The moment the words “beautiful” and “noble” were uttered, both Nanyao and Fu Sijing’s faces changed. Hearing that the dress was meant for Nanzhi, they felt the sting of humiliation and anger, as though slapped in the face.
Why Nanzhi? What heights had she climbed to?
Surely she must have been kept by some old, ugly man. Watching Alvis lead Nanzhi into the neighboring dressing room, Nanyao clenched her fists tightly. She was determined to find out whom Nanzhi had gotten close to. Even if it was some elderly man, she would make sure he knew just how filthy Nanzhi once was!
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The second round of interviews went smoothly. Nanzhi emerged from among a dozen candidates, her flawless image, poised manner, quick wit, and solid professionalism winning the day.
Fu Sijing failed the interview, her face turning green with rage. Nanyao tried to comfort her, “If it weren’t for Nanzhi, you would have had no trouble.”
Fu Sijing let out a cold laugh, a trace of viciousness flickering in her eyes. “Luckily, I kept a trump card. Yaoyao, just wait. Even if Nanzhi passed the interview, I’ll make sure she rejoices in vain!”
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