Love Is a Sweet Addiction

Serena was looking at the draft that Esther handed. She checked it thoroughly, even the blank page of its back. Then she looked up at Esther, “Is that it?”

Esther scratched her head embarrassingly and said, “I planned to draft two versions, one in sexy style and one in elegant retro style. I’m quite busy recently. I decided to ignore the sexy version.”

“Esther, you don’t take it seriously. Do you think that Lila will like this one?” Serena raised Esther’s draft, “She is the kind of woman who would love to be naked on stage. You designed a retro-style dress for her. You are wasting your time.”

“It’s fine. You can keep it as a backup one. Working with Linsay and other designers, you will get this order.”

“But you are my favorite one. How can I achieve it even you’ve given up? What can I do?” Serena looked at Esther unhappily and asked, “What are you busy with exactly?”

“Anne’s wedding is approaching. She asked me to personally design a wedding dress for her.”

“Fuck! And you said yes, right?” Serena almost jumped up from her chair.

“You don’t believe it, do you? Me too.” Esther shrugged helplessly, “How can I reject it? James made this request in front of all the Gibsons?”

“You know that they did it on purpose!” Serena complained, “You’ll design a wedding dress for a woman who snatched your boyfriend. It is sick.”

“Yes, it is. But what else can I do?” Esther smiled bitterly, “Not only do I have to design her wedding dress, but I also have to help her organize the wedding.”

Serena thought about it for a while and shook her head, “You’re so nice to her. I can’t take it.”

Indeed, even Esther thought that she was so generous to Anne.

However, she had no other choices. She didn’t want the Gibsons to think she was narrow-minded.

…

In a large office, Terence and Miss Young were talking about work. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. The secretary walked in and said respectfully, “Mr. Gibson, Miss Lila is here to see you.”

“What does she want?” Terence frowned and his expression was not good.

“She said that she comes here for getting your advice.”

After thinking about it for a while, Terence said, “Bring her in.”

The secretary left. Miss Young glanced at Terence with a smile, “Mr. Gibson, you are so attractive, even Lila, the superstar, is into you. I suppose that no woman in this world can resist your charm.”

Terence raised his eyebrows slightly, “I suppose you are not busy enough.”

“Well, I’m leaving and going back to my work.” Miss Young, who was a people person, realized that Terence was serious and had no mood for joking. She did not continue teasing him and left.

Soon, Lila walked in. She stood by the door, saying sweetly, “Mr. Gibson.”

Terence looked at the woman standing in front of him. She was tall. She had an exquisite face and a well-proportioned figure. She was a hot girl. Terence smiled faintly, “You come to my office without any notice, Miss Lila. Aren’t you afraid that someone will take photos?”

Lila removed her sunglasses. She approached him with a smile, “Why should I? I am the spokesperson for the Gibson Jewelry now.”

“But the Gibson Jewelry office is not on this floor.”

“I know. I come from there.”

Terence glanced at her again, “I heard that you’re seeking my advice.”

“Yes. Would you come to sit on the couch?”

Terence stood up from his swivel chair. After taking a seat on the couch, he signed to her to sit.

The secretary brought them coffee and closed the door when leaving. Lila walked toward Terence and took her seat aside. She was close to him and was against his arm. She pouted, “You said that you missed me last time. I’ve been waiting for you. But you didn’t show up. I was so disappointed. You are so bad.”

“When did I say that?” Terence played dumb.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Last Wednesday night.”

“Oh, I see.”

“You said that you missed me and were on your way to see me.”

“Sorry. I changed my mind and returned.” Terence smiled apologetically.

What a lame excuse. Lila complained secretly.

However, she did not show it. Instead, she coquettishly continued, “Did you miss me these days? I do. I miss you so much.”

When saying this, she had quietly approached him and gently rubbed against his arm.

Lila thought that she was an enchanting woman and no man could resist her.

However, Terence was different. He had seen so many beautiful women and would not be seduced anymore. After Lila mentioned what had happened last Wednesday night, Terence was getting agitated. He was so annoyed that had no interest in Lila at all.

“You have a nice shape, Miss Lila.” He smiled and looked down on her breast.

Hearing his praise, Lila was delighted and became bolder.

Suddenly, Terence leaned forward and took the transparent document folder which Lila placed on the table. He looked at the white paper inside and asked, “What is that?”

Lila was stunned. She did not expect that Terence switched the topic.

She got the document folder from him and answered with a smile, “This is what I need your advice, Mr. Gibson.”

She opened the folder and took out several evening dress design drafts, “I’ll attend an award ceremony two months later. I’ve been sick of wearing those dresses from top brands. I asked a friend to find me a dress studio. Here are design drafts sent from the studio. I’ve no idea which one I should choose.”

Terence could tell at one glance that the design drafts in the folder looked familiar. That was the reason he asked.

He took drafts out. The first one was the draft he saw on Esther’s bedroom floor the other day. It was sketched by Esther that night.

He checked the draft and looked at her, “Are you seeking my advice, Miss Lila?”

“That’s right. I trust your taste.” Lila said with a smile.

Terence took the drafts from her. There were about a dozen of drafts in total. They were not outstanding, yet each one had its special features. All of them were sexy-style dresses, except…

He took out the first draft and said, “If you are the woman I care about the most, I will suggest you wear this one. If you are not, any rest ones are good enough for a great beauty like you.”