A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily waited adamantly at the reception desk with no intentions of leaving, while the receptionist kept her waiting there with no further updates. Suddenly, the elevator doors slid open, and a tall man with blonde hair, probably in his mid-40s, stepped out and walked towards the reception desk.

"Good morning, Mr. Hess." The receptionist changed her tone immediately and greeted Hess politely.

Emily had read a lot about Hess on the Internet so she recognized him in an instant. Hess was described in the media as a demanding figure who kept a strict disciplinarian stance. His face looked much friendlier now than he did on the screen, but there was seriousness in him that unnerved the employees around him upon his arrival. His sharp eyes had already caught Emily's, observing and studying him diligently before she could hide them away.

"Who is the girl over there?" Hess asked his assistant, while curiously walking towards Emily.

It was hard for Hess not to notice Emily. She looked so extraordinary in the hall that everything else seemed to fade out behind her. This woman was born to be in the spotlight.

Emily was wearing a dark blue designer fishtail dress with fragmented diamonds over the hemline. The dress perfectly accentuated her body, turning her into a beautiful mermaid emerging from the sky of a starry night.

The strapless design highlighted her swanlike neck, on which rested a shining sapphire necklace that outshined all the other sapphire jewelry Hess had seen before.

Despite the radiant glamour, the necklace looked more precious only when it was on Emily's neck. She had a kind of understated beauty like a gorgeous mermaid who had all the treasures on her but was disarmingly unaware of her own charisma.

"Mr. Hess…"

"Excuse me, Miss…"

Emily and Hess spoke at the same time.

"You go first." Emily insisted and eased the atmosphere. Her English was as fluent as her German.

"I am sorry, but you are so…so…" Hess couldn't think of the right word to describe this stunning lady that had graced him with her presence. He thought for a second and asked, "Are you here to apply for the contest, too?"

"What?" she asked. Emily wasn't sure what Hess was even talking about. Contest?

Perhaps... Hess mistook her for a model competing in the Starry Night Modelling Contest.

talk to you about the sponsorship for the contest," Emily replied and went straight to the

her. It would be a great loss for him not having her on the runway or under the camera. Having been involved in the industry for a long time, Hess had a talent for spotting beauty, and

was an undeniable symmetry to her features and her body. She looked stunning at first sight, but the more you looked at her,

interest of anyone to explore her secrets. She seemed to be a woman with a long story.

how to respond as she wasn't expecting Hess to say that.

different from how

the sponsorship?" he asked. Hess quickly constrained his expression and gestured with his hand, "Let's go

be a lot more

receptionist was surprised. Was this the same, terrifying Mr.

a single day. Most didn't even make it past the gate or were asked to leave just after a few seconds, but this woman...she was granted access into Mr. Hess's office...

on earth was this woman?

secretly took a photo of Emily. It would serve as a good source of

Hess. On the surface, she looked calm,

expression was too hard to predict,

to say something when Hess pushed her inside and yelled excitedly to the staffs out of a sudden, "Everybody! Look what I have found! A princess

a little awkward now that

was surrounded the the staff in the studio. They examined her like she was a piece

Asian girl with unique personal features. Perfect! Where did you find her? Is she our

but I can make some

look at that necklace! It's mesmerizing! I love it. And look at that dress! Who made all these

so awestruck and excited, they had completely forgotten

she was still considered below the prerequisite

moment, she was like a little fish, surrounded by big sharks circling her. Feeling completely out of

to Hess, looking for help. Hess was pleased with everyone's reactions

a model…" Hess

fallen head over heels for her. It will be difficult