My One-month Marriage With Mr. Hawkins

Chapter 139: Thank You, Ernest

Although Anthony was kidding with her, he remained quite professional. Skillfully, he designed styling for Florence that suited her very well.

In almost two hours, Florence had done with styling.

Florence had maroon curly hair, looking generous and stylish. She was wearing a simple-designed skirt, making her look capable and elegant, emanating a noble temperament.

Florence was always satisfied with Anthony in terms of styling. After thanking him, she walked out of the styling room.

As soon as she walked out, unexpectedly she saw Ernest sitting on the sofa. He was reading a newspaper in his hands leisurely, seemingly waiting for her.

She didn’t expect that he would follow her over and he would be busy with his work already.

Hearing the noises, Ernest switched his gaze from the newspaper and let it fall on Florence.

Looking at her up and down, he nodded.

He generously complimented her, “You look pretty originally. Now you’ve made the dress more beautiful.”

Florence was taken aback, wondering if he meant the outfit was average and he was praising her.

Everyone would be pleased by the compliments from others. Moreover, it was Ernest who praised her. Florence felt that her heart was with a pair of wings, flying upward.

When Anthony walked out, he heard Ernest’s compliment.

Instantly, his mouth corners twitched. He had picked up the outfit carefully, which was undoubtedly pretty. However, Ernest meant the outfit was ugly and it all replied on Florence who made it beautiful.

He clicked his tongue ... sure enough, beauty was in the eye of the beholder.

Anthony was the chief designer for Florence, so he was in charge of all the arrangements. Hence, Florence would go to her first fashion show with Anthony together.

However, when they were walking out of the lobby of the company, Florence looked at the tall and strong man walking by her side.

“Excuse me, Mr. Hawkins. Are you also coming with us?”

Anthony was the vice-president of the company, and Ernest was the CEO who was more superior. Florence didn’t think the fashion show was so important that both of them needed to attend.

Ernest nodded. He answered naturally, “Yeah.”

Florence looked at him in a daze, wondering if he went there with the identity as the CEO of the company or as her fiancé in the name.

Seemingly he had read Florence’s mind, Ernest bent over a bit and his think lips attached to Florence’s ear.

In a deep and ambiguous tone to seduce her, he said, “I’ll be there as your backer.”

Florence’s ears were suddenly reddened deeply. Her mind was messy as if there was an explosion in her brain.

Her heart hammered so violently that she could hardly breathe.

...

The fashion show was held by Hawkins Group and it was arranged by Anthony in person. Hence it was a grand event, almost the same as those shows from the A-list designers’.

Moreover, Florence was a popular designer raised not long ago, and a lot of media liked her very much. Hence, almost all the media in town attended this fashion show voluntarily.

The scene was very grand, even over the fashion shows of a lot of front-line designers.

Florence was standing backstage. Looking at the scene, she couldn’t help feeling nervous.

It was different than her experience in Ovi Fashion Design Contest. Tonight, she was the absolute protagonist and the only one. Everything happening here, all the media agencies, and all focuses were targeted on her.

Someone expected her wonderful performance, and someone wanted her to make fool of herself in public.

“Don’t panic. You have me,” the man’s deep and magnetic voice sounded in her ear.

His warm big hands were holding hers in his palms like an embrace to protect her from the storm.

Florence was stunned. She couldn’t help feeling warmth in her heart.

She turned around to look at the man standing beside her ... he was noble, elegant, and superior. However, he was standing next to her at such a short distance as if she could touch him as soon as she reached out.

“Thank you,” her lips apart, she uttered the two words in an extremely low voice.

She was grateful for what he had done for her and for that he always accompanied her. Although their engagement was fake, undeniably, Florence had been the most worry-free in recent time.

No matter what had happened, Ernest always stood by her.

She had almost been used to his protection and his kindness.

If he left her one day, would she...

Florence immediately shook off her idea. It was the most important moment of her lifetime and career, she only wanted to accept and feel the best. She wanted to do things at will for just once.

“Thank you, Ernest.”

This time, Florence’s voice was louder and she sounded more firm.

She held his hand back gently with a sweet smile on her face.

Ernest was stunned, looking at Florence in surprise.

He didn’t mishear ... she was calling his first name, which sounded quite intimate.

He didn’t feel it wrong ... Florence held his hand back, although it was a gentle touch.

However, Ernest felt that there was a fire set in his heart, which was burning in such a fervor that had never appeared before.

“Excuse me, Ms. Fraser. You should go out on the stage now.”

At this moment, a staff came over to inform Florence to go on the stage.

Without thinking, he pushed the door open as usual, but unexpectedly he witnessed a shocking scene that made him agape.

The CEO, Ernest Hawkins, was standing with Florence hand-in-hand. They were staring at each other affectionately, seemingly they were going to kiss at any time.

He had never heard any gossip about Mr. Hawkins’ private life.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be...

“I, I’m sorry. I didn’t see anything.”

The staff covered his eyes and walked out of the room in a hurry.

He didn’t know what the relationship was between Ernest and Florence. He guessed that Florence was just the CEO’s plaything. Since he had seen such a private scene, he was afraid that he would be banned in this industry.

Although the staff came in and left within only a few seconds, the romantic atmosphere in this room was destroyed.

Florence smiled and withdrew her hand from Ernest’s palm.

“I’m going on the stage then.”

Feeling the emptiness in his hand, Ernest felt uncomfortable for some reason.

Staring at her, he nodded seriously.

Ernest’s gaze was so dark and hot, making her heart skip a beat. At the same time, Florence felt secured.

As long as he was here, she could bring into full play.

After calming herself down, Florence straightened her back and walked to the front stage with a smile.

Today was the first day that she was raising after being self-effacing for so many years.

It was a break-over of her lifetime and the peak of her career.

On the runway, the host announced in a passionate voice, “Next, let’s welcome the designer of ‘Dreamlike Love’, Florence Fraser!”

With the applause, all the lights on the scene were turned off except for a bright spotlight focusing on Florence.

Clenching her palms, she could feel the gaze at her back.

With a smile on her face, she walked forward gracefully. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

She walked elegantly with a noble manner.

She was so pretty as if she was a royal princess, so dazzling that everyone’s gaze was glued on her.