All too late for his love

"Zayn, why don't we take a stroll outside?" Skyler asked.

However, her suggestion fell on deaf ears, as Zayn had already lifted his foot and fallen in step behind Matthew as they made their way to Willow's booth.

Skyler clenched her jaw, but she couldn't throw Zayn out of the studio, so she followed him begrudgingly.

Nightingale Corporation had deep pockets, and it showed.

They hired one of the top directors in the country, Harvey Chastain, for the promotional video.

As for the photo shoot, Nightingale Corporation had the international award- winning photographer, Cole Galanis, at the helm.

Over ten costumes had been tailor-made by world-famous designers for the character of Nephelle alone.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Skyler and Wilhelmina knew of Nightingale Corporation's wealth, but they were still surprised to see the costumes they had prepared for Willow.

It was common for costumes to be subpar in video game promotional shoots, as per the industry's standards.

More often than not, small-time video game companies would rent costumes and accessories from costume studios.

The costumes would look like a cheap rendering of what the characters wore in the games, and the rough workmanship usually showed on camera.

However, there was nothing rough or cheap about the costumes Nightingale Corporation provided for Willow. Every piece was bespoke and luxurious, handmade with an attention to detail.

The costume that caught Wilhelmina's eye was a bright red gown with a plunging neckline, modified to suit the game character's design. She had seen the gown in a fashion magazine spread.

It happened to be a collector's piece designed by Harper, the CEO of Enchanted Moments. Because the dress was tailor-made, it was the only one of its kind in the world.

No woman could resist beautiful clothes.

Wilhelmina had wanted the gown since coming across it in the magazine. Unfortunately, Enchanted Moments did not make the gown for sale.

She hadn't expected Nightingale Corporation to be the one to buy it, or for it to be used for Willow's photoshoot.

As for Skyler, she was immediately drawn to a winter outfit that could very well be regarded as vogue.

It featured a vintage-looking dress with blue fur trim and a quilted jacket patterned with cherry-pink blossoms.

Skyler would never have known how well blue and pink complimented each other had she not come across this outfit. The dress was elegant, edgy, and utterly unique.

"Matt, this gown is gorgeous!" Wilhelmina pointed to the red gown and said enviously, "It's a collector's piece made by Harper, the genius behind Enchanted Moments!

"I would be over the moon if I could wear a gown this beautiful for my video game shoot,"

Willow was rendered speechless by Wilhelmina's statement, She couldn't believe Wilhelmina was pulling this old trick again.

Willow hadn't forgotten how Wilhelmina had snatched the wedding gown she was eyeing at Enchanted Moment's branch. This stunt was getting tiresome.

Unfortunately, people like Wilhelmina spent their entire lives without even a hint of self-awareness.

Matthew followed Wilhelmina's gaze and took in the red gown with the plunging neckline hung up on the rack.

He blanched at the thought of Willow shooting her promotional video and popping up on the screens of countless male gamers in a dress like that.

Just as Matthew was about to take the dress for Wilhelmina so thatm Willow wouldn't get the chance to wear it, a low voice rang through the air. "Let her wear it!"