Kylie stepped into the studio with Zach, and it was like they had the themselves. She threw on a dress that the stylist had picked and at first, it was a dress. But after the makeup crew did their thing, Kylie herself in mirror, not recognizing the woman looked back. The dress a showed just the right amount skin, making her look like a bucks. Zach out of restroom and froze. He’d always Kylie was but that dress, she was the kind of beautiful that could stop traffic. He quickly collected himself and got her of there. On the Zach was the driver, focusing getting them their next stop. into the auction parking lot not–so–luxury ride, Kylie and Zach were met with a who clearly didn’t think their car up to snuff. this lot is for special events only,” he said, his saying wasn’t all, like they’d stumbled into a country club by accident. But when he saw a luxury closer, went to butter the owner up. all smile. in the passenger raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on her lips. Zach, who was her, was to this kind of discrimination, but it was a new one to experience he was in the company car. His face went from to frostbite in seconds. don’t recognize me?” The guard had been busy looking down his nose to eye contact. seen plenty of people trying to a peek at high life. But when he finally looked at Zach, he realized he’d messed up. was a with the Walters Group’s CEO, the to know the city’s heavy hitters. “Zach?” “Good catch,” Zach said, his cold. “I’ll talking to supervisor. The guard turned pale, so fast was a blur. “It’s just so tonight, we’re being extra careful. My mistake, sir, recognizing you right away. Zach just gave a humorless laugh and drove on into the lot. lie watched the whole thing go down with a mix amusement indifference. that were a dime a dozen. The Lampard just the tip of iceberg when it came to people looking down their noses at others. showed meeting Trevor soon. He was his usual put–together self, but he had this looking at her that her feel he was calculating the to the moon. When he saw her, gaze stuck on like a a vinyl record She floated him, all done up dress that made look like she’d out of classic Hollywood movie. The way was like walking on air. Trevor’s eyes went all deep and dark, like he was trying to solve a puzzle. Her dress was sexy. ‘How does that up?‘ he sneered to himself. But as she got closer, she could see Trevor’s face was more a cloud than welcome sign. Was thinking her dress too much? She loved it, and thought was perfect for the big event. “Is there an issue?” Kylie her voice as smooth silk but with a hint of steel. Trevor’s eyebrows pinched together, just a little, which on was equivalent of a full–on eye roll. “You’ll definitely get some looks dress tonight. Chapter 18 Kylie shrugged, not bothered in the slightest. “If I get it’s because stylist you is a genius. This dress and the makeup are spot on. Zach, who hanging around, like he’d just seen a ghost. He probably thinking wasn’t trying to catch Trevor’s eye with outfit. she was, she’d herself to smooth things right? But she owning her style like her personal runway the house, the energy palpable people shuffled into their seats. and spots in the back, keeping a low profile. The place packed, with the buzz that the up for were something special. was a to see and be seen, even if they didn’t leave with any new treasures. Samuel had snagged an invite a friend of a friend, a chance to rub shoulders the bigwigs. The Lampard had a back in but they were far from the high society here. He looking to change that caught wind of dad’s plans had way into along. She had her own for being too–hoping spot Trevor, the guy caught eye. The men were all in their Sunday best, and from her spot in the back, Melanie couldn’t get a good look at the front. “Dad, remember you said the Group us that contract? one that’s gonna take our the next level! If Mr. Walters is here, maybe we could word in him?” Melanie her voice hopeful. Samuel nodded, his eyes gleaming with the prospect. If the stars align, I’d love to. He paused, added a knowing smile, “You know, Mr. Walters is still single. You’ve always a star, Mel. If you could get to know today… where I’m going this, right?” Melanie got the hint, her cheeks flushing as she looked away. I get it” a chip off the block, sharp tack. ” Samuel praised her, pride evident Suddenly, he froze, his fixed up front. “What’s up, Dad?” Melanie noticing her father’s sudden surprise. Samuel was staring at a couple in the front row. The man Trevor, and the woman next to him had a silhouette that was eerily resembling Kylie. “Trevor’s got a and looks like Kylie, Samuel said, his voice trailing off. “A Melanie’s curiosity piqued as she followed her father’s gaze. There was Trevor, his presence commanding attention his suit. But it was woman beside him that caught Melanie’s wearing that Melanie had admired could never afford. dress accentuated the woman’s and her exposed was stunning, her turning heads. From behind, she bore a striking resemblance to Kylie….