Chapter 010 " The Silver designer will be walking down the stage today , isn't that amazing ? " "It is , Cherriel Everyone has been waiting for this ! She has never granted a press release , much less a grand event like this ! This is golde I sank into my chair as I watched the guests chatter with each other from the control room . My eyes ran through the grand hall , noting faces , dresses , details and then suddenly I froze rely . Lovie didn't think she was going to My main guests of honor were nowhere to be found . I snorted and sat up straight . Surely , be announced , right ? I rolled my eyes and exited the room , the soft chatter from the dimly lit screens echoing in my head . " She has made so many designs so far ! She designed the bridal gown of the president's wife and rumors are that the world's best designer award will be given to her too !" " Do you think she'll come ? I heard even more rumors that it was not Miss Lovie but her sister ! It was all over the news yesterday !" nce us with her presence , promise ! " " But it's gone today ! So it must be a mistake Mid - Lovie will finally grace us Well , they were in for a rude awakening . There was only one true designer and as I walked through the grand hallway , taking note of all the artifacts and designs , I could only be- " Watch where you are going ! " I narrowed my eyes at the owner of the voice and tutted when I took in her appearance . " What , Lovie ? Are you scared of today's outcome ? Don't tell me you are worried that everyone - including the investors will find out you are a fraud ? " Lovie sneered , " Fraud ? Me? The only imposter and thief here is - you . You can do whatever you want , Julia " She gestured around , her red dress clinging to her slender body . " You took my father away from me . I won't let you take this too . " He was my father too " My voice cracked . It was no secret that my adopted father died years ago , trying to save my life . However , Lovie always quit tripped me over the years to get what she wanted . Whether it was sharing or giving up things . I was done " I have shared enough . Those designs , they are m my identity . They are all I have left and I will fight till the end for them , Lovie . " " Enough " She snapped and pushed me , however , we got entangled in such a way that she ended up falling but I managed to lean myself against the wall . At that exact moment , Atlas rushed in . The dark - haired man's eyes widened as he scanned the scene . " Lovie ! " he crouched , wrapped his arms around her and our gaze met . " Have you gone mad , Julia ? Why are you so deceptive ? * 1 stepped back at the sight and chuckled . " You know , this is a good thing . Yes , seeing you seeing this , " I paused and closed . the distance between us . " For a moment , I thought you changed Atlas , " My heart ached in my chest . I thought your eyes finally opened but you are just as blind as you were five years ago and it's pathetic " " Enough , Julia Lovie cut in " Say whatever you want about me , but leave Atlas out of it " She sobbed into his chest but I rolled my eyes , turning to see Evelyn " Your dress is ready , Ma'am " 1 frowned My dress was ready a while ago . " A new dress ? I thought it was already delivered to my room ? " ady soon . " The maid broke into a cold sweat but forced a smile . " It needed a few adjustments . Please , get ready She hurried off before I could say another one and I turned to Atlas " After your eyes open , I won't be waiting anymore Atlas I would be so far , nothing you do could reach me Because I will not dabble in this , " I gestured at Lovie's drama " Ever again " The taller man didn't speak as I turned , the sound of my heels clicking as I entered my room and locked the door , air leaving my lungs the moment I was alone . No matter how hard I tried , seeing Atlas with another woman , seeing him embracing her and showering her with love- killed a part of me I never knew was alive . My phone beeped before a tear could roll down my eyes . I reached for it and sucked in a sharp breath at the text . It was my Lawyer . In a few hours , Lovie would be exposed on a large scale , but why was she so certain she would be called ? Had she planned something ? No. That wasn't possible , right ? I shook my head and got dressed , slipping into the black dress and adjusting the back straps . It was one of my designs which was kept because Lovic disapproved of it . Well , not anymore TRACE Texited the room , the sound of my golden heels clicking on the ground rang through the halls as I reached the top of the stairs and all the guests froze . " Is that the silver designer ? " " No ! The silver designer is due to come in a few hours , silly ! That is Mrs. Volkan , Mr. Volkan's wife " " This is the f first time she is attending a press event . She looks so stunning ! " Wasn't she rumored to be the Silver designer ? " Another guest chimed in as I reached the bottom of the stairs . My gaze shifted to Atlas and my breath hitched as I realized he had been staring at me the entire time , his eyes burning into iny skin " No , of course not ! She is a basic housewife , how can she be the silver designer ? " A taller , slender guest spat , rolling her eyes . I stepped forward and froze as the straps of my dress loosened . My eyes widened and I watched as Atlas raised an eyebrow as if struggling to realize what was happening . " I heard that she is the mistress in her marriage and Mr. Volkan can't even stand her ! Shame ! Shame ! " " What ? Is that so ? Then how is she even attending ? She should be a maid here !" My heart raced as I struggled to keep my dress in place , my hands trembled . If my dress loosened now … I couldn't keep it in place , My o chest tightened as I cought Lovie's smirk and everything hit me at once . Her confidence , Evelyn delivering my dress . Once again , Lovie sabotaged me , and this time … There was nothing I could- 1 froze and the world stopped as blue orbs came into my line of sight . His eyes were sharp , and his large arm circled my waist , holding my strap in place . " What are you doing ? " I gritted " You are mine , Julia " There was no love in his words . Nothing . " I am the only one who has the right to hurt, humiliate or attack you Do you understa- " " Oh no ! You were wrong ! He abandoned Miss Lovie to be with Mrs Volkan ! " A guest cut through his whispers . " He must love her so much " The proximity made it hard for me to breathe without a current running through me . I swallowed thickly as our eyes locked and his moved to my lips . " They are right , you have always been desperate and weak for me . You must enjoy this right ? Having brushing and- " " Let go of me ng me so close , our lips