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.

Hess, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I am here to talk to you about the sponsorship for the contest," Emily replied and went straight to the

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 Emily was definitely one of his rare findings.

body. She looked stunning

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

Emily stuttered, not knowing how to respond as

Hess seemed very different from how she had imagined him.

are here for the sponsorship?" he asked. Hess quickly constrained his expression and gestured with

was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be a

the

Most didn't even make it past the gate or were

was this

the receptionist wondered in awe. She reached for her phone and secretly took a photo of Emily. It would serve as a good source

her chest, as she followed Hess. On the surface, she looked calm, but her mind was doing

facial expression was too

at Hess's personal studio. Emily opened her mouth to say something when Hess pushed her inside and yelled excitedly to the

now that everyone had their eyes on her.

eye, she was surrounded the the staff in the studio. They examined her like she was

Asian girl with unique personal features. Perfect! Where did you

long for her, but I

at that necklace! It's mesmerizing! I love it. And look at that dress! Who made all these for her! It's brilliant! But I can do better,

so awestruck and excited, they had completely forgotten

taller than the average person, she was still considered below the prerequisite in

a little fish, surrounded by big sharks circling her.

for help. Hess was pleased with everyone's reactions

a model…" Hess shouted at

pity! My dresses had already fallen head over heels for her. It will be difficult for me to find them a new master," one designer complained in a low voice.