Chapter 192

"Really? Okay, Miss! I'll give you the most amazing makeup right now!" Anna exclaimed, practically bouncing with excitement. For the next hour, she worked her magic, meticulously crafting a radiant, elegant look. She even selected one of her favorite dresses for Queenie.

Time was flying. The launch was in thirty minutes! Panic rising, Queenie dashed out, jumped in a cab, and barked, "Eklonna's event—now!"

Anna, desperately wanting to tweet a picture of her masterpiece, was too late. Queenie was gone. But no problem! Surely Queenie would have time for photos later. Her best work—dress and makeup—would shine at Eklonna's! Grinning, she tweeted: “[My makeup’s about to be at Eklonna’s! So excited!]”

Her cheerful tweet exploded.

“[Anna? Boyfriend trouble last night? Amazing dream?]” one friend joked.

“[LOL! Anna’s incredible! I wouldn’t even dream that!]” another chimed in.

Anna couldn’t resist. “[It’s not a dream! I did the most beautiful makeup on this lady, used everything from my shop! Gave her my best dress!]”

More comments flooded in. “[Really?! How?!]” one friend exclaimed.

“[Is it that dress? Ahh! Photos?!]” another begged.

“[No photos yet, but she promised pictures at the event. I’ll share them as soon as I get them!]” Anna replied, confidence soaring.

“[Can’t wait!]”

“[Need those photos, Anna! Tell me immediately!]”

Meanwhile, Stacey and Debra, with Gwen, Marie, and the twins, arrived at Eklonna's. It was Stacey’s first high-profile event, and the language barrier made her nervous. Debra, however, eased her anxiety.

The receptionist spoke Zentiscapian! Stunned, then thrilled, they were ushered to their seats—in the back, due to their temporary invitations. But with royalty present, they were perfectly content.

Lillian, exploring, spotted a blond boy with blue eyes. She reached out.

Stacey, recognizing Prince Wendell of Soltanis, whispered, “Lillian, no trouble!”

Wendell, charmed, smiled. Lillian, beaming, leaped into his arms. Stacey froze.

“You’re pretty!” Lillian declared.

Wendell chuckled. “You’re pretty too!”

“Me too!” Kevin piped up.

Wendell, charmed by both children, said, "Yes, you both are beautiful!"

Outside, Queenie anxiously scanned the crowd for Hayden. Her anxiety mounted. She couldn't enter without seeing him first. Then, a car pulled up. Hayden emerged, spotting her instantly. His face hardened. The formal atmosphere, the presence of the elite… a public confrontation was out of the question.