Chapter 278

In the end, Victoria Ellis still agreed to go with Theodore Chambers to the banquet tomorrow night. She knew he’d said it like a joke, but deep down, he definitely wanted her there with him. And since they were going, a gown was a must. Problem was, each dress was basically a one-time-only deal. Victoria had to get a custom-made one, which was one of the main reasons she didn’t like going to these events. So much hassle for a dress she’d never wear again—it just felt like such a waste. When Theodore heard that Alexander Ellis, a well-known designer who’d been living abroad, was back, he suggested they go check out his studio. Even someone like Theodore, who didn’t care much about fashion, had heard of him—so that said a lot. Alexander’s designs were famous for feeling alive, each piece carrying its own soul. Nothing was mass-produced; every gown was one-of-a-kind. Victoria didn’t say no to his suggestion. She’d been buried in work for so long that she hadn’t kept up with any of this st