Chapter 222
Philip’s hand shivered, a strange look on his face. He was thinking about how sharp Bella’s ears must be to catch such a quiet conversation. He didn’t dare discuss Samuel’s matters with Isabella anymore and decided to focus on his work.
The scene made Isabella unable to contain her laughter. It seemed like all of Samuel’s friends were quite afraid of him. As she carefully observed Samuel, she noticed there was indeed something intimidating about him. When Philip focused, he was really efficient.
When it was time for makeup, Philip couldn’t help but exclaim, “Bella, your skin is incredibly good. Just a thin layer of foundation makes you stunning already.” Philip originally wanted to showcase his skills on Isabella’s face, but he realized he didn’t need to do that at all. Isabella’s face was simply perfect, with beautifully shaped eyebrows and captivating eyes. After simply putting on makeup, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Isabella gave a polite smile, slightly tilting her head and letting Philip apply her makeup. They sat there for over two hours, and Philip just couldn’t stop complimenting Isabella. Throughout this time, neither noticed the brief smile occasionally appearing on Samuel’s face.
Philip raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “Alright, you look perfect, Isabella. Try on the outfit first. Once that’s done, we’ll work on your hair.” Isabella nodded cooperatively and quickly chose an outfit to change into. As the dressing room door opened, Samuel paused his work and looked towards the entrance.
The moment he saw her, Isabella appeared as regal as a queen. The white strapless dress hugged her waist perfectly, with strands of ostrich feathers embroidered on the fabric, fluttering lightly with her movements. She was mesmerizing, like a pure angel. Her long hair was styled up, with a hairpiece adorned with purple diamonds tucked behind her ear, exuding both nobility and elegance. Around her neck was a purple diamond necklace that perfectly matched the hairpiece, creating a dazzling harmony. The flawless makeup on Isabella made her breathtakingly beautiful.
Samuel gazed intently and affectionately at Isabella. He stood up and walked toward Isabella slowly. Philip’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he called out, “This looks amazing! I have to take a picture!” He quickly pulled his phone out of his pocket. This could totally serve as a free promo video. If posted, it could practically become the signature attraction of his shop.
However, the next moment, Samuel snatched his phone away and tossed it onto the sofa, saying in a low voice, “No photos.” Yet his eyes remained fixed on Isabella, never looking away. Philip was speechless. He thought, ‘Humph! Isabella tilted her head and smiled as Samuel approached her, “So, do I look nice?”
But Samuel didn’t reply. Instead, he stepped forward, held her chin, and kissed her. He responded with his actions. Now Philip was shocked. He complained in his mind, ‘Damn it! I’m still here! Can’t he see me? What’s wrong with him?’
Philip gritted his teeth and said, “Samuel, shut up. If you mess up her makeup, I’m not letting this go!” For Philip, his work was everything to him. Even Samuel couldn’t touch it.
Samuel ignored him, kissed Isabella, then rested his forehead against hers, breathing softly and said, “I want to take you home and hide you.” Samuel felt jealous at the thought that everyone at the party would see Isabella now. Isabella was momentarily surprised, then chuckled and whispered in Samuel’s ear, “Hide me away for what? Tell me about it.”
Philip was bewildered. He thought, ‘Do they even know what they’re saying?’ Samuel’s gaze suddenly darkened, the fire in his eyes igniting instantly. He said in a deep voice, “Isabella, sooner or later, you’ll pay for what you said.” She was taking advantage of the fact that he wouldn’t act against her and kept provoking him. Samuel felt that Isabella was getting bolder.
Isabella wasn’t bothered and laughed, “We’ll deal with it when the time comes.” At least for now, she loved it.
Laughing, Isabella gently pushed Samuel aside, then turned to Philip and said politely, “Mr. Courtney, thank you.” As Philip picked up his phone, Isabella was already walking up to him, asking, “What kind of picture do you want?” It was just a photo, and Isabella didn’t mind doing Philip a favor. After all, she was generous.
Philip’s eyes lit up immediately, nodding eagerly and exclaiming, “Oh, you’re the best, Isabella!” He quickly touched up Isabella’s lipstick and started taking photos before she could change her mind. Samuel glanced back at Isabella, who was taking pictures with Philip, and the coldness in his eyes had long melted into a gentle warmth.
After taking a few shots with Philip, Isabella saw the satisfied look on Philip’s face as he kept expressing his thanks. After everything was finished, Isabella turned to Samuel, her voice soft as she said, “Samuel, we gotta go?” There was still a little drive ahead. The timing couldn’t be better.
Samuel walked to Isabella, stretching out his arm, and she smiled as she held it. Philip cheerfully saw them to the door, waving to Isabella and saying, “Come by whenever you have the time, Isabella!” Philip thought that Isabella was really kind and beautiful. And his boss… On the other hand, he was a cold man.
At that moment, Perry, who had finished his work, was waiting by the car. He was taken aback by Isabella’s stunning appearance, but a sharp look from Samuel brought him back to reality, and he quickly opened the back door.
Two hours later, Isabella and Samuel arrived at the party organized by the Schneider family. It was Nick’s birthday party, but since Nick didn’t like extravagant parties, he only invited some of his peers. As for the elders, none of them were invited. That was why the party took place at Nick’s private estate, not the old house.
The hall of the estate was decorated with blue and white flowers all around, with plenty of blue and white balloons for added flair. The younger guests all dressed up, each holding cocktails and chatting with each other. Meanwhile, the band played gentle tunes, giving the party an elegant touch.
Brittany, who was wearing a bright red gown, was standing in the crowd with a wine glass in her hand, talking softly with the person next to her. A woman nearby said in a low voice curiously, “I heard that Jayden, the famous actor, is coming today. I haven’t had a chance to meet him in reality.”
The news that Jayden would be coming aroused the interest of many. After all, Jayden was such a handsome man. Even among the elite circles, he stood out remarkably. Brittany was a bit surprised too. She echoed, “I’ve heard he’s quite a gentleman. It’s a good chance to meet him.” The women around her nodded with smiles, excited.
Just then, Jayden came into view at the entrance, dressed in a custom suit, catching everyone’s attention. Seeing Jayden, Brittany said softly with a slight smile, “He’s here.” He indeed had a dashing and graceful presence. Compared to how he looked on the screen, his real-life appearance was even more striking, impressing almost every woman present.
However, the girls just watched from afar, and none of them walked towards Jayden to initiate a conversation. But at that moment, a woman suddenly appeared behind Jayden. She wore a short white dress, her long hair falling down her back. She had a gentle yet playful vibe, and her looks were exceptionally striking.
Everyone frowned and wondered who this woman was. And they wondered why she was standing next to Jayden. Brittany was the only one who recognized the girl, and she couldn’t believe that Ivana knew Jayden. Ivana approached with a tender smile, gently linking her arm with Jayden’s and softly said, “Jayden, wait for me.” Jayden slowed his pace slightly to let Ivana catch up. This scene surprised many onlookers. It seemed that Jayden was intimate with Ivana.
However, Ivana’s eyes were scanning the party, looking for Isabella. ‘Wasn’t that troublemaker supposed to be here?’ thought Ivana. Ivana was eager to see Isabella.