After receiving Yvette's measurements yesterday , she'd been immensely impressed , privately anticipating meeting a beauty today . Mistaking Serena , whose proportions were far less striking , for Yvette was a grave error . Yvette simply smiled , unperturbed . " It's alright . Let's go upstairs . " Cameron offered Alfredo a curt , dismissive nod , his expression cool . As a celebrated fashion designer whose own high - end label , Veridian Chic , had garnered instant domestic and international acclaim and prestige , he felt no particular obligation to show Alfredo any deference . Serena came downstairs with her schoolbag to find Clifford lounging on the living room sofa , chatting with Roderick . " Cliff , you're here , " Serena said , walking over with a smile . Clifford looked up . For a fleeting instant , a bright , intense light flashed in his charming eyes . The Serena before him was the absolute image of the Yvette from years gone by . She was serene and composed . Even her smile seemed a perfect replica . Moreover , her overall demeanor possessed a vulnerability that Yvette had never conveyed . " Rena , " he greeted with a warm smile , his eyes full of appreciation . " You look beautiful today , so delicate when you're still , and just as graceful when you move . " " Thank you . " Serena smiled , satisfied with the tender warmth she saw in his gaze . " You're here to pick up Yvie for school , right ? She's changing clothes and will be down shortly " Roderick watched Serena , feeling something was a bit off , yet her resemblance to his sister from years past made him less resistant to her presence . " Have a seat and wait with us . Perfect , the four of us can go to school together , " he said , overjoyed , Finally , after all this time , he could go to school with Yvette again . Upstairs , in her room , Yvette stood before the full - length mirror , turning slightly . She was quite pleased . 0.00 % 07:06 Chapter 28 288 Vouchers Cameron let out an exaggerated sigh . " Helen , must you always look so captivated ? Wipe that grin off your face and pick your jaw up off the floor . This is unprofessional ! " Helen's face flushed red . " Mr. Lloyd , why do you always tease me ? " She stepped forward to adjust Yvette's outfit slightly . " Mr. Lloyd , I think if Ms. Hawley wore this outfit for a walk through downtown Ravenbrook , this design would sell out immediately . " Cameron chuckled . " Enough flattery . " He turned to Yvette , the admiration still evident in his eyes . " Roxanne was my original dreamboat of inspiration . But you've surpassed her . You've grown Yvie . It's wonderful . " up , When Yvette came downstairs , Serena was laughing and chatting with the two boys . The atmosphere among the three seemed quite harmonious . Yvette walked straight over . " Let's go . " With that , she led the way out . Cameron maintained his signature air of haughty disdain , strutting out proudly . Helen , hands over her cheeks , her eyes shining , gazed adoringly at Yvette's retreating figure before scurrying after her . " Yvie ... " Clifford abruptly stood up and turned around , his movement so sudden that he knocked over a coffee cup on the table . A few drops splashed onto Serena's white dress , but he seemed not to notice . He took several long strides after the departing figure , mouth opening to call out , before stopping dead . Turning back , he saw Serena looking flustered as she clutched her soiled skirt . He sighed , pulled some wet wipes from the table , and dabbed at the stain . " Sorry , I wasn't paying attention . If it's okay , should we go ? We'll be late for class . Serena pressed her lips together , saying nothing more . She wanted to go upstairs and change , but there wasn't time . Clifford , usually so considerate and gentle , hadn't even suggested staying behind with her . Roderick also helped clean Serena's skirt . Seeing it was mostly done , he urged , " Come on , 40.42 % 07:06 Chapter 28 1288 Vouchers let's go . " The chauffeur used a stretched Lincoln , spacious enough for the four of them without feeling crowded . Clifford looked at Yvette sitting across from him , a dark glint flashing in his eyes , though his tone remained playfully teasing . " Yvie , it's the first time I've seen you dress like this . Quite a surprise . " Cameron's designs were known for their bold and vibrant use of color . The outfit he'd chosen for Yvette had an artistic , slightly vintage flair , yet it surprisingly flattered her figure perfectly . The brilliant red was dazzling , making her peerlessly elegant . Her striking features were brighter than the spring sun . It was the blossoming radiance of the eighteen - year - old Yvette , too blazingly bright to ignore . Yvette seemed utterly unaware of her own beauty , absently acknowledging his comment with a noncommittal " Hmm . " 1 288 Vouchers