Chapter 41 50 vouchers Kaia froze when she heard that . " What do you mean ? " she asked , puzzled . Usually , people from dress shops came to take measurements . It was strange for Tobias to be the one doing it . If she hadn't known him so well , she might've thought he was trying to take advantage of her . Noticing her suspicious look , Tobias explained , " I really am here to take your measurements . The Moreno family dinner is coming up , and since you're my fiancée now , everyone's going to be looking at you . " Your dress has to be perfect . If it's not , people will laugh , and I don't want that to happen . " I found a top - notch dressmaker from Zeplana - Bruce Coffey . He's going to make your dress . But he's picky about measurements , so I have to do it myself ." Kaia's eyes widened when she heard the name . Bruce was a giant in the high - end fashion world . He'd designed dresses for royalty and world leaders . He'd even started a whole new style of dressmaking . The man was a legend . And Kaia knew him personally . Back when she started K & B , she and Bruce had talked a lot about design . His work was one of the few that could compete with K & B's . Kaia respected his skills , but it still made her curious . Bruce was old and had an odd personality . He only worked by hand and hadn't taken on public orders in years . He never worked off long - distance measurements . She could not figure out how Tobias convinced him to bend his own rules . Still , Kaia didn't want Tobias to know she was familiar with Bruce , so she just nodded and said , " Come in . " Tobias let out a quiet breath , relieved she hadn't turned him away . Once inside , Kaia said without a hint of shyness , " Hang on . I'll change into something easier for measuring ." With her own experience in clothing design , she knew the fewer layers , the more accurate the measurements . She came back wearing a thin slip dress . The moment she stepped out , Tobias's gaze darkened . 1/4 12:01 am Chapter 41 55 vouchers The pearl - white silk clung to her just enough to show her elegant collarbone and long neck . With her hair tied up , her figure stood out even more - tiny waist , graceful curves , and smooth skin that almost glowed . She looked like she'd walked out of a painting . She walked straight to Tobias and held out her arms . " Go ahead . " As she moved closer , Tobias caught a faint , fresh scent . He knew she didn't wear perfume - this was just her . That thought made his throat dry . Taking a slow breath , he stood up and said , " Bruce's measuring process is tricky . Some of it might feel a little strange . If you get uncomfortable , just say so ." " Alright , " Kaia said , understanding . Bruce's method wasn't just about size - he measured how the body moved , different angles , even personality traits . It was half fashion , half science . Psychology and biology were part of it, and only someone smart and steady like Tobias could pull it off in one sitting . He started measuring , moving quickly but precisely . His hands were steady , which meant he'd practiced before . When he finished the basics , he set the tape down and said seriously , " Now , you need to hug me . It's part of the of the process ." As soon as he said it , his ears went red . Inside , he cursed Bruce's strange requirements . He felt like a creep . But Kaia didn't even blink - she just stepped in and wrapped her arms around him . Her thin slip pressed against him , her hair brushing his jaw with its warm , soft scent . From this close , Tobias could see the curve of her ear , the perfect smoothness of her skin . His face burned . Kaia hugged tighter , locking her arms around his waist . When Tobias stayed still too long , she tilted her head and asked , " What are you waiting for ? Hug me back . " If he didn't , the measurements wouldn't be accurate - this was the only way to do Bruce's remote method . Bruce liked to see how formal dresses looked in romantic situations . A hug was perfect for that . Tobias finally tightened his arms around her . She felt so small in his arms , like she might disappear if he wasn't careful . She was far too thin . The 2/4 12:01 am Chapter 41 heat in him faded , replaced by a quiet ache in his chest . 55 vouchers Everything else seemed to fade away as he breathed her in . For a moment , he forgot why they were even standing there . But Kaia remembered . After silently counting to three minutes , she let go without hesitation . Tobias's hands twitched like he wanted to pull her back , but he stopped himself . Kaia went to change . When she came back and saw him still there , she asked , " Is there more to measure ? " " No , that's all . The dress will be ready on time ," he said , keeping his face calm even though his heart was racing . He gave her a small nod and left . As soon as he was gone , Kaia called Bruce . " What did the Moreno family give you to make you agree to do a remote dress ? " she asked bluntly when he answered . Bruce's scratchy old voice sounded amused . " How'd you know , you sharp little thing ? They gave me an incredible piece of antique fabric - perfect condition , still usable . " It's from hundreds of years ago . The thread and dye don't exist anymore , and the pattern ... It's like something God himself designed . I couldn't say no . " Fabric like that was worth a fortune . Tobias must've paid a huge price to get it . Kaia's eyes lit up . She smiled . " I have an idea . Let's design this one together- " Soon , the day of the Moreno family's annual dinner came . The party hadn't officially started yet , but guests were already pouring in . It was the kind of event where one met powerful people . Just being invited made them feel important . On the vast lawn outside Moreno Manor , guests mingled in small groups . Kaia came downstairs , and a servant told her the refreshments were set up on the lawn . When she stepped outside in her plain everyday clothes , people noticed right away . This was the Moreno family's party - even for an afternoon snack before the main event , everyone else was dressed to the nines . Kaia looked out of place among the well - dressed crowd . Here and there , she caught the flicker of 3/4 12:01 am Chapter 41 eyes heavy with scorn . E55 vouchers She ignored them , grabbed some food , and was about to sit when a sharp , mocking voice rang out behind her . " Kaia , how could you show up in those cheap clothes ? Aren't you embarrassed ? You're making the Moreno family look bad . " 12:01 am Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!