A snow-white suit adorned with silver sequins, resembling snowflakes falling in winter. Several elegant and flowing belts around the waist, neatly cut.
This outfit was neither overly intricate nor dull; everything was just right, perfectly complementing Dylan's facial features and body proportions.
At this moment, almost everyone held their breath, their gazes fixed on Dylan's every step on the runway.
Dylan walked back and forth on the runway twice, finally settling beside Alessia.
At this moment, thunderous applause erupted, with everyone deeply impressed by Alessia's design talent.
In just twenty short minutes, she completed the 'winter' theme, a task that seemed almost impossible, and she did it exceptionally well.
Even Ava, who always maintained a critical attitude, couldn't find any faults to nitpick at this moment.
She had never believed that Alessia was Al, but Alessia, with her strong attitude, presented the facts right in front of her.
Who else in this world, besides Al, could possess such powerful design talent?
Ava's emotions were like a rollercoaster, from initial shock to calmness and then to anger.
She was angry that Jessie had known Alessia's identity all along but had kept it hidden, even refusing to tell her when the show began, seemingly intending to embarrass her!
Recalling the things she had done to slander Alessia, she felt her face burning with shame, feeling as though everyone was mocking her.
Alessia, who was supposed to be her daughter, didn't show her any affection at all, as if she were an ungrateful wolf.
Ava felt a fire burning in her heart, but wisely chose to avoid confrontation at this moment and quietly left her seat.
Sisca sat in her seat, her hands tightly clenched into fists, looking like a deflated balloon.
It was over; her plan had failed.
Instead of seeing Alessia make a mistake as she had hoped, she witnessed her once again stealing the spotlight. Once this event passed, the myth surrounding Al would surely be further glorified.
Why?
Why were some people destined to be ordinary from birth, while others seemed to excel at everything? It was ultimately unfair.
This time, Sisca even harbored hatred toward the heavens, completely forgetting that even the greatest talent would be in vain without effort.
"Alessia is amazing! She is my eternal idol!" Bianca raised her hands high, cheering with excitement.
Underneath his mask, Christopher's face also turned red with excitement. He cleared his throat and looked towards Dominic with obsidian eyes.
"Dad, what do you think?"
"Hmm?" Dominic's voice was low, a single word escaping his throat.
"Has Mommy enchanted you?" Christopher's face was super serious, but his words were unexpectedly amusing.
Bianca rubbed her hands together.
This little brat even knows about enchantment!
She grumbled inwardly but still stretched her ears, wanting to hear how her brother would respond.
Upon hearing this, Dominic immediately suppressed the admiration still lingering in his eyes, and coldly said, "Christopher, if you don't want to watch, you can leave now!"
Christopher silently turned his little head back.
Humph!
He didn't believe that his dad, who was so excellent, had no feelings at all!
His dad must be too embarrassed to admit it.
Bianca blinked. Although she didn't communicate with Christopher, their thoughts surprisingly aligned. With Alessia being so outstanding, if she were a man, she'd have won him over. It was her own fault for being blind back then; she had missed out on such a gem as her sister-in-law.
If only she had discovered her sister-in-law's talent earlier, she might have become a renowned designer under her guidance by now.
Unfortunately, money couldn't buy foresight.
In Bianca's regret, the applause in the venue gradually subsided.
At this moment, the expressions on everyone's faces were almost uniform, and there was no need for any extra words. Alessia's identity had already gained the recognition of everyone present.
In this atmosphere, the fans who had previously stood up to question Alessia, after being publicly embarrassed, slunk away from the venue like rats.
The emotions of the audience were contagious. Someone shouted 'Al' and everyone began chanting 'Al' together!
The sound of chanting 'Al' filled the venue.
Finally, Jessie made a temporary gesture to stop everyone's enthusiasm.
"Alright, thank you all for your love and recognition of Al. Just now, with Al's consent, Mr. Frost's 'Winter Frost' outfit will also be included in our Ramirez Collection's autumn new series. For those who like it, you can also pre-order it on our official website."
As Jessie's words fell, the atmosphere at the venue soared once again.
Al's clothing generally belonged to the high-end limited edition category, so being able to pre-order it on the Ramirez official website was definitely a privilege.
The men in the audience began to stir, while the ladies who couldn't wear the clothes themselves wanted to buy them for their boyfriends or family members.
In addition to wanting to create a sensation, Jessie's actions were also paving the way for the marketing of securing the agency rights for LR Studio in the next quarter.
After the venue experienced wave after wave of excitement, the grand show continued.
Next up was the children's group, which included the performance time for Christian and Eleanor.
Alessia, Jessie, and Dylan went backstage together.
Just as they stepped off the stage, they saw Ava standing ominously at the exit.
Unexpectedly seeing someone standing here, Alessia and Jessie were fine, but Dylan was startled.
However, after Ava's cold gaze, she completely ignored Dylan and instead showed a warm smile to Alessia and Jessie.
"Girls, you did great just now. We are proud of you," Ava said affectionately.
Jessie forced a smile. She had already torn her face with Ava before, thinking Ava had come to settle the score with her, but she didn't expect Ava to be so patient.
While Jessie admired Ava's restraint, she also became more wary of her.
In the Ramirez family, Harrison, who prioritized profits, was terrifying, and the ruthless and cold-blooded Margaret was terrifying, but neither of them could change their faces at any time like Ava, who concealed her emotions.
After Ava finished speaking, seeing that no one responded and feeling unbothered, she turned her affectionate gaze towards Alessia.
"Sia, you started from a lower point than others. To become Al and be as outstanding as you are now, you must have endured a lot of hardships."
"Sort of," Alessia replied casually and began walking towards Eleanor and Christian.
Ava followed behind Alessia, continuing to express her concern.
"You're such a sensible child, always reporting only good news and not worrying mom. Now that you're back in the Ramirez family, if there's anything you need to do, remember to tell mom. For something like being Al, you should have told mom in advance so mom could be mentally prepared."
Hearing this, Alessia suddenly turned around and stared at Ava with a smirk. "Auntie, what kind of preparation do you want to make?"
For some reason, Alessia's eyes seemed calm, showing no emotions, but Ava felt a chill in her heart for no reason.
She stammered and opened her mouth.
Alessia was being unceremonious now, directly questioning, "Auntie, do you remember what you said to me before I went on stage? You told me not to embarrass myself and that pretending to be someone else is illegal."
"Sia, I was just worried about you for a moment," Ava's eyes flickered as she explained.
"Worried?" Alessia sneered, continuing to stare at Ava with an oppressive gaze. "If you were a mother who loved her child, you wouldn't doubt or distrust your child."
Alessia stepped closer, staring into Ava's eyes. "So, Auntie, are you really my mother?"
Ava's feet softened, taking a step back, almost losing her balance. Her heart was pounding hard, and she tried to calm herself down as she looked at Alessia, as if to confirm something.
"You silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? I am your mother. Didn't we already do a DNA test!"
"Okay," Alessia nodded and continued walking away. It seemed like her words from earlier were just a moment of pique.
However, Ava continued to stare at Alessia's back for a long time before finally calming herself down.
In the end, she left the venue first.
...
Entering the entrance to the runway.
Eleanor wore a warm yellow princess dress, with a thin white knitted coat on top, white socks, and white leather shoes.
Her jet-black hair was braided into two twisted braids hanging in front of her chest, and she wore a yellow beret on her head, looking like a fairy tale princess stepping out of a storybook.
Christian stood beside Eleanor, dressed similarly, without a trace of a boyish shadow.
To those who didn't know the situation, they would surely think they were a pair of twin sisters.
"Mommy, am I pretty?" Christian, seeing Alessia approaching, tilted his head and started acting cute.
"Very pretty!" Alessia praised, patting Christian's chubby face.
Compared to Christian's exaggerated vanity, Eleanor was much more obedient. She just blinked her big sparkling eyes and looked at Alessia, melting Alessia's heart.
Alessia didn't discriminate and also patted Eleanor's cheek. "Elle is also very pretty. Keep it up!"
"I will, Mommy!" Eleanor nodded obediently.
Christian made a forward-charging gesture and shamelessly declared, "Mommy, watch me go out and charm those people!"
This was a bit cringey, plus it wasn't shy at all.
Alessia sighed.
During their conversation, it was already Christian and Eleanor's turn to take the stage.
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