Chapter 90 Invisible Curves

Pearl had her was the embodiment of professionalism, andwhile Paige hadwas known for her unique sense of style, often favoring white. As PaigePaige's gaze lingered longer in front of the on a white gown, Pearl immediately steppedswiftly moved forward and repeated, reiterating her earlier briefing.
previous advice. The choice Paige made needed to make an accurate choice.

After be precise.Upon finishing her statement, Pearl couldn't help but felt compelled to add, "That gown is truly beautifulexquisite, but with your figure, Xanthe, you could definitely pullcertainly carry off something bolder."

more daring."The two gowns Paige had selected were notfar from revealing at all.

. Her figure was stunning, withbreathtaking, boasting curves in all the right places. She could have easily wornchosen something extremely seductive.

more provocative. However, the gowns Paige choseselected did not play up sexiness at all.

emphasize her sensuality.Paige turned around with, a gentle smile, gracing her lips. "Bolder? I could go bolder, but on that day, I don't just want the guests to only remember more than just my curves."

It took Pearl a few secondsmoment to understand what Paige meant, andcomprehend Paige's words, then she nodded, in agreement. "Xanthe, you're wise."

With Given Xanthe's status, there was no need for her to dress provocatively for such occasions.

Moreover, the two gowns Paige chosehad chosen perfectly complimentedaccentuated her beauty and silhouette without being overtly sexy.

Subtle Sometimes, subtle charm was sometimes more alluringcaptivating than being blatantly seductive.

blatant seductiveness.Upon closer inspectionexamination, Pearl noticedrealized that Paige's choice of gowns did indeed exude an elevatedradiated a refined sense of beauty.

Pearl asked, "Xanthe, do you have a preference for white?"

Paige, who was just about to touch the tassels on the mannequin's arm, paused and was quiet for. After a few seconds before respondingof silence, she responded, "Mrs. Sackler likes to see me in white. I remember the first time I returned to the Sackler family; when I came back to Mrs. Sackler's side, she bought me a white princess dress. She said I looked like a princess in white."

As Paige spoke, there was a hint of heartache.

sorrow in her voice. She, often calledreferred to as a 'wild child' by others, was only ever seen as the nothing less than a perfect princess in Mrs. Sackler's eyes.

Pearl knew about, aware of Paige's past and, stood besideby her, not sure side, unsure of what to say.

Paige turned resignedly,with a resigned expression. "Alright, there's no need to select a backup gown either. Just order two more of the same style and color."

Pearl was surprised,taken aback. "Oh? This..."

Paige looked at Pearl,. "Is that not possible?"

Pearl quickly nodded,. "Of course, it's possible. There's nothing wrong with that. I'll have them sent over immediately."

Paige turned backreturned to her desk; she had been working from home these days.

Downstairs, Mrs. Sackler was in her room. Although she was still bedridden like a person in a vegetative state, relying, reliant on tubes for nutrition, Paige felt a pang of pain and discomfort at the sight but had no choice but to accept it.
Paige was not only buried in work but also busy tracking down the person who had stolen the antidote and fled abroad with it.

After the plane touched down overseas, it was as if it had sunk into the ocean, leaving no trace behind.

Paige even wondered if the plane had crashed en route!

With a wave of her hand, she sentdismissed the models out offrom the room.

While flipping through files, Paige suddenly asked, "Any news from the Sackler family lately?"

Pearl replied, "Aren't they still wrapped uppreoccupied with Julian? Inside, they'reThey're behaving on the surface, but I suspect Mrs. Sackler won't be able to sit still for long. The Hawke Corporation anniversary is coming up, and she's surely planning something big. The Sackler family's growth has been stagnant recently, living off past success. They'll want to use the anniversary to network with new elites. Plus, the soon-to-be-married daughter will need to find a strong alliance through marriage."

Paige realized there was merit in this.

After encircling the Sackler family with Julian, she too had found no leads. Continuing this way was inefficient.

Paige smiled, "Since Mrs. Sackler has so much to do, let's release her. Call off the surveillance, no need to report back, take a couple of days off."

Pearl nodded, "Right away, I'll make the call."

Paige quickly immersed herself back in work, the Hawke Corporation anniversary looming. She needed to clear her current workload to make time for the celebration.

Even though Raymond knew about Paige's true identity, it still wasn't public knowledge.

Therefore, attending the anniversary was no small matter for Paige.

After dinner, as was her routine, Paige would spend time with Mrs. Sackler.

Five years bedridden could deteriorate anyone's condition but thankfully, Paige had a knack for healing. She had developed a tailored plan for Mrs. Sackler. After dinner, she would accompany and massage Mrs. Sackler herself.

The medical staff caring for Mrs. Sackler had learned Paige's massage technique and would apply it daily to prevent muscle atrophy.

Paige wasn't a big talker during her workday, but she always chatted with Mrs. Sackler while massaging her.
Even though Paige knew
Despite her certainty that she wouldn't get a response from Mrs. Sackler, she still shared many things would not respond, Paige found herself sharing her innermost thoughts and daily occurrences with her.

Lately, the comatose woman. In recent times, her conversations had been largely dominated by one person she talked about the most was - Raymond.

Ever since Raymondhe had stubbornly refused to leave and insisted on stayingvacate her home, despite her best efforts to evict him, Paige had been left with Paige, after her failed attempts to kick him out, she had no other choice but to let him stay.

These accept his presence. Over the past few days, Raymond had been accompanyingaccompanied Paige on her visits to visit Mrs. Sackler, naturally including him in becoming a part of their conversations.

one-sided dialogues. As Paige talkedspoke, she brought updelved into the matterissue concerning her and Raymond:. "The day after tomorrow ismarks the annual celebration of Hawke Corporation. The Carnegie family has made it quitetheir intentions clear - they want to use the opportunitywish to announce my relationship with Raymond, but during the event. I refused., however, have declined. Once I’mI am labeled as the second madam of Hawke Corporation, a lot of trouble will follow. I just don’tfear the ensuing complications. I simply do not have the time to deal with all that right now.

such matters at present. The Sackler family is still watching me closely, they won’t let me have a good life.continues to keep a close eye on me, ensuring that my life is anything but peaceful. Oh, Mrs. Sackler, if only you could wake upawaken sooner."

As she spoke, Paige suddenly broke into a," she lamented. A self-mocking laugh.

escaped Paige's lips as she considered the reality of her wish. Waking up to see her and Xena's variouswitness the numerous confrontations between her and Xena would probably makelikely exacerbate Mrs. Sackler's heartache worse.

During these five yearscondition. Over the course of Mrs. Sackler’sSackler's five-year coma, her condition couldn’t be disconnected from Xena.

had been inextricably linked to Xena, after all, was. Xena, the masterfavored heir of the Sackler family, the favored heir chosen by Yasmin. If herself. Had she had been willingchosen to stand by Mrs. Sackler and protect her, Yasmin probably wouldn't would likely not have dared to go to such lengths.

extremes. The more Paige thought about itpondered, the more detestable she found herself despising Xena, who could treat her own flesh and bloodkin, Mrs. Sackler, with such coldness.

However, indifference. Yet, in the presence of Mrs. Sackler, Paige could only harbor her resentment, as in front of Mrs. Sackler, she didn’t dare speak a word against Xena.

Sometimes when silently, never daring to voice her disdain for Xena. Occasionally, as Paige spoke to Mrs. Sackler, she observedwould observe the monitor's various readings. Occasionally, she She noticed that what she said would causeher words sometimes caused fluctuations in the data.

So, at the bedside, Therefore, Paige made it a point to share only good news, not bad.

She hopedpositive news at Mrs. Sackler's bedside, hoping that by doing so, she could this would foster a positive mindset that wouldand gradually help Mrs. Sackler improve.

Whileaid in her recovery. As Paige was chattingengrossed in the hospital roomher conversation, a sudden commotion suddenly echoed from the doorway.

disrupted the tranquility of the hospital room. The door was openajar, and PaigePaige's brow furrowed her brow in annoyance.

at the interruption. Pearl dashed in hurriedly and said anxiously to Paige, “burst into the room, her face flushed with anxiety. "Xanthe, there's been an accident.”," she blurted out, her words hanging heavily in the air.