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“My partner?
Miranda was a bit clueless about the details of her assignment today. She was simply following Marion’s instructions. So when she heard about the partner, her curiosity piqued.
The coordinator chuckled and replied, “Yes, today’s theme is couples. Naturally, there’s someone joining you. Wait, you didn’t know?”
The coordinator assumed they were both aware of the arrangement. Weren’t they quite familiar with each other? They were a trending pair, after all.
Miranda shook her head. “No, I don’t.”
The coordinator revealed a slight surprise, a hint of disappointment in her eyes. She had hoped that there’d be some chemistry between them and maybe she could catch a glimpse of something special.
“He’s an old friend of yours,” she offered with a teasing wink, keeping the mystery alive.
Miranda just shrugged, figuring she’d find out soon enough. She followed them into the dressing room to get her makeup and styling done.
Meanwhile, Hannah was lounging outside, waiting patiently. Today, she was there specifically to accompany Miranda for the shoot, so she busied herself with the snacks and drinks in the lounge area.
Given Hannah’s status as a socialite, the crew treated her with utmost courtesy, even setting up an afternoon tea spread for her.
When Miranda was all glammed up and ready, she walked onto the set and spotted a tall, handsome man in a sleek silver suit. It was then she realized who her partner was for this shoot.
“Him?” she muttered with a slight frown.
Under the spotlight, Sebastian looked every bit the charismatic gentleman, almost as if he belonged on a movie poster.
He stood there while the stylist made final adjustments to his attire, his head slightly tilted, his posture relaxed and exuding an air of unruffled elegance.
An assistant whispered something to him, prompting him to turn and finally acknowledge Miranda. His lips curved into a smile, one that unmistakably held a special familiarity towards her.
Miranda returned the smile and approached him, her expression friendly but her voice low as she inquired, “What’s this about you footing the bill for my jewelry?”
This question had been on her mind for a while, but she hadn’t had the chance to bring it up. Though they had each other’s contacts, Miranda wasn’t the type for frequent chats, and Sebastian’s messages usually came in the form of holiday greetings or occasional trivial inquiries.
Sometimes she’d remember to reply, other times she’d forget entirely, so much so that she occasionally overlooked the fact that Sebastian was on her friend list.
After her question, Sebastian leaned in slightly, his voice a gentle murmur by her ear. “It’s obvious, and you still don’t get it, Ms. Lancaster? You don’t look exactly appreciative.”
His tone was the same as always, yet different, carrying an undercurrent of assertiveness. It felt as if someone who’d been wearing a facade had suddenly begun to reveal their true self, little by little.
She looked up at Sebastian, who simply smiled back at her, his demeanor gentlemanly, the gold–rimmed glasses obscuring the intent in his eyes, leaving his true emotions a mystery.
The assistant’s movement made him resume his previous posture, yet his eyes never left Miranda. As his assistant reached to adjust his tie, Sebastian raised a hand, and understanding the hint, the other took a halt,
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not daring to make another move.
Miranda watched as he expertly adjusted the tie, the simple act imbued with a certain grace, reminiscent of a cinematic close–up that one’d watch on repeat just for the sheer elegance of it.
