Chapter 16

Not long after Heather and Esther entered the venue, a luxurious Bentley rolled to a stop at the start of the red carpet. Esme and Devon had arrived. The car door opened, and Esme deliberately linked her arm with Devon's, beaming and waving at the cameras. As the world's most prestigious jewelry showcase, Bolgari represented the pinnacle of a jewelry designer's career. The moment a designer made it onto Bolgari's show, the industry tacitly acknowledged them as a world-class jewelry designer. To build momentum for Esme's debut, Devon had arranged for reporters across the city to cover the event and released multiple preview articles in advance. The venue itself was lined with towering floral walls overflowing with congratulatory messages. For a moment, every camera focused on her. All eyes were on Esme, as though the entire Bolgari exhibition had been transformed into her personal showcase. Janet and Judith stepped out of the car shortly after. Noticing the spectacle, they glowed