Rebirth Of The Heiress And The Tycoon's Lover (Alina) novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51

ALINA’S POV.

I got down from the runway stage, but before I could make my way to Lucian, I was bombarded by a flood of people, some wanting me to create something for them, others eager to partner with me.

I looked toward Lucian and caught him shooting me an understanding look, a faint smirk playing on his lips before someone approached him and immediately engaged him in conversation.

“So, my birthday gala is coming up, and Daddy said to go wild with the expenses.” The beautiful lady I was currently speaking to said, pulling my attention back to her with a cheerful flick of her hair.

“Do you have anything specific in mind for the kind of outfits you want?” I smiled at her, my voice warm.

She looked young and excited, she was turning twenty-one, if I remembered correctly. It sounded like her parents were throwing her a ball.

“Not really,” she said with a small shake of her head, her curls bouncing lightly. “But I know I would be wearing more than one outfit.”

Of course, rich kids.

“All right. How about you come to the store when it’s officially open next week, and we can go through a couple of designs. together?” I suggested.

“That would be amazing!” She squealed, her eyes shimmering before she ran off excitedly to God knows where.

I stifled a yawn, the exhaustion finally catching up to me.

“You look beat, ma’am.” Mia approached with a look of concern on her face. “How about you head home, and I’ll finish up things here?” She offered gently.

“That’s what I’ve been trying to do for the past ten minutes now,” I sighed, my shoulders sagging in exhaustion. “But I just keep getting stopped by people.”

Mia opened her mouth to say something, but a voice interrupted her.

“Well, well, well… you really had us fooled.” An amused voice rang out.

I turned around to see the three ladies I’d met at the gala some weeks back.

glad you could honor my invitation, Lady Estelle.” I said, smiling at the one who had just spoken.

“I knew there was more to you than what you were letting the world see.” Lady Aurora chimed in, making me laugh softly.

“Now I really do want to introduce you to my son, you will be perfect for him.” Lady Evelyne who had said something similar to these weeks ago at the gala added.

“In your dreams.” Lucian said flatly from behind me, wrapping his arms possessively around my waist before I could respond.

Lady Aurora and Lady Estelle giggled at the tension, while Lady Evelyne shot him a sharp glare.

I must say, I was impressed. She was the first person that would dare glare at Lucian.

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“Well, if he ever misbehaves and you need another man, do well to contact me, okay?” Lady Evelyne jokes, completely disregarding the death glare Lucian was now giving her.

She definitely seemed like the wild one among the trio.

I chuckled in response, amused by the banter.

“Well, we need to go rest our old bones now,” Lady Aurora said with a warm smile. “But we’ll make sure to meet up soon to talk about business.”

“I look forward to that.” I replied sincerely.

“All right, tiger. Let’s go.” Lady Estelle teased, dragging Lady Evelyne away, who was still locked in a silent stare-down with

Lucian.

“You know she was just joking around, right?” I turned to Lucian once they were finally out of carshot.

“I don’t take threats of someone trying to steal you for their son lightly, joke or not.He deadpanned, his expression still serious.

“Well, you can relax,” I said gently, running my hands up and down his arms. “Because even if she wasn’t joking, I wouldn’t be interested anyway. It’s you I want to be with.”

He searched my face for a moment, and slowly, the tension in his body dissolved. The hardness in his eyes softened but just a little.

“Ready to go?” He asked quietly.

“Uh, yeah.” I nodded, then turned to Mia, who had been standing beside us, pretending to be absorbed in her iPad. “You’ve got this, right, Mia?” I asked.

“Yes, ma’am. You have nothing to worry about. I’ll try and get the contacts of the prospective clients and partners and send them to you as soon as possible.” She replied promptly.

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