Fuming angrily, Ashley cursed silently and glared angrily in the direction Bianca had left.
“Bianca is amazing. I heard she quit Phoenix Entertainment and is starting her own agency,” Olivia whispered, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
In showbiz, news about big names like Bianca rarely stayed secret. Her resignation was already known in the industry circle.
“Where did she get the money to start a company?” Ashley challenged defiantly, a calculating look in her eyes as a thought struck her.
“This woman! She used our family’s money to start her company. I have to tell my father,” Ashley seethed angrily, determined to take action.
Bianca and Diana followed Caroline into the VIP reception room. Caroline handed Bianca a product catalog and respectfully said, “Please, choose anything you like.”
Instead of browsing, Bianca looked at Caroline and asked, “Ms. Gardner, why is Graciel being so generous to me? Does she know who I am?”
Caroline paused briefly, then turned to Bianca. “Just a moment. I need to make a call,” she said before leaving the room.
Diana grabbed Bianca’s arm, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Bianca, are you hiding a big secret from me? Could you be a millionaire in disguise?”
Bianca lightly touched her forehead and chuckled, “Are you letting your imagination run wild again?”
Diana touched where Bianca had pointed and asked, “But why is this happening? It’s so strange. Could it be that Graciel has a crush on you? No, that doesn’t make sense. She’s a woman too…”
“You’re really going down a crazy path,” Bianca gave Diana a look that suggested she was being unreasonable.
Shortly after, Caroline returned.
She approached Bianca with a gentle smile and said, “Miss Scott, I apologize, but I can’t reveal much right now. However, everything will become clear to you soon.”
Bianca frowned in confusion. She was genuinely puzzled.
She decided not to accept this unexpected generosity without understanding its purpose. What if it was some kind of trick?
Having experienced betrayal and deception in the past, Bianca had become cautious and guarded.
“I appreciate it, but I can’t accept any free products until I understand the reason behind it,” Bianca said firmly.
Caroline respected Bianca’s decision. She smiled gracefully and professionally, opting not to say anything more on the matter.
Later, Diana found a bracelet she loved, paid for it at a special price, and left the room with Bianca.
Diana was in great spirits. “Thanks to you, I finally got my Cherish! Now, let’s pick out a gift for your boyfriend.”
“Sure,” Bianca agreed.
They headed to the men’s section. Diana looked around, her hand resting on a silver buckle belt on display. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she whispered to Bianca, “What’s your boyfriend’s physique like? Does he have those sexy abs you see in movies?”
Bianca deeply blushed as she heard Diana’s suggestive question.
“Diana, keep your voice down; we’re not alone here,” Bianca said, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. She was relieved that no one seemed to be paying attention to them.
With a mischievous laugh, Diana lifted the belt, giving Bianca’s shoulder a playful nudge. “Look, this belt is quite stylish. Why not get it as a gift?”
“Um…” Bianca eyed the fashionable belt, hesitating briefly. She swallowed, thinking to herself, why not take a chance on it?
After selecting the gift for Dave, they explored some women’s clothing stores and eventually found themselves in a lingerie shop.
Diana immediately noticed a sheer silk nightgown on a mannequin. She pulled Bianca aside and suggested, “This nightgown is really alluring. He would adore it. You should try it on.”
Bianca gazed at the bright red nightgown. “It’s quite revealing… I’m not sure.”
“Diana, trust me. Guys go crazy for this. You wouldn’t want him eyeing other girls, would you?” Diana urged, coaxing Bianca to give it a shot.
Bianca reconsidered the nightgown, arching an eyebrow at Diana. “Maybe I should try it?”
“Definitely!” Diana exclaimed, full of enthusiasm.
They wrapped up their day with dinner together and then headed home separately.
When Dave arrived home, he saw Bianca coming out with two shopping bags.
“Hey there!” Bianca greeted him with a bright smile.
Dave smiled back and approached her, wrapping his arms around her waist. He noticed the bags she was holding. “You went shopping? Why didn’t you tell me? I could have been your personal ATM and helped carry stuff.”
“I don’t see you that way,” Bianca said with a slight pout. She believed relationships should be equal, and she didn’t want to rely on her boyfriend’s money just because she was a girl.
“I got something special for you,” Bianca added, pulling an elegant box from one of the bags and presenting it to Dave with a smile.
Dave looked intrigued. “What’s inside?”
Bianca opened the box to reveal a belt and gave it to him. “It’s for you. I hope you like it.”
Dave examined the belt-it was black with a stylish silver buckle, classy and understated.
Despite owning many luxury belts, this one caught his attention. Dave’s expression softened as he looked at Bianca. “If it’s from you, I’m sure I’ll love it.”
As he reached for the belt, Bianca casually remarked, “This is my first time picking out a gift for a man, so I’m not entirely sure if it’s your style.”
But before she could finish her sentence, Dave swiftly caught her outstretched wrist and pulled her into his arms.
“What are you doing?” Bianca clutched his shirt, nearly stumbling.
Dave took her hands and guided them towards the buckle on his waist, his gaze intense with passion.
“Try it on and see how it fits.”
“I… I’m not sure how,” Bianca stammered, her face turning red.
“Start by unfastening the belt,” Dave grinned, giving her a step-by-step guide.
Bianca bit her lip and struggled to unbuckle the belt. She couldn’t release the clasp despite sweating and trying for a while.
“Well…” Dave took Bianca’s hand and effortlessly unfastened it with a simple press. Bianca blinked in surprise.
“Now, help me with this new belt,” Dave said, watching Bianca’s flushed and shy face with keen interest. Her bashfulness intrigued him.
Bianca pursed her lips, took the new belt from the box, and looped it around Dave’s waist. Whether intentional or not, she brushed against his waist-exactly as Diana had suggested.
“Is your mind wandering into naughty thoughts?” Dave chuckled.
Chills ran down Bianca’s spine as if her thoughts were exposed. She threw the belt down in frustration and stepped back, blushing and pouting. “Try it on yourself!”
Dave smiled and fastened the belt around his waist.
Bianca watched in fascination. His physique was so impressive that anything he wore looked magnificent.