Chapter: 1408
The woman was clad in a long, dark golden dress, embellished with glittering gold threads and tiny diamonds along the hem. The dress cinched at her slim waist, accentuating her well-proportioned figure, with long legs and a graceful silhouette that drew admiring glances.
Her makeup was delicately applied, featuring pink and golden gloss on her eyelids that complemented her curled eyelashes and large, clear eyes. Her small nose and pink lips only added to her captivating beauty, drawing the gaze of everyone around her.
Marlene recalled wearing a similarly dress at a previous banquet, rumored to be worth around three million. Yet, observing Norah's ensemble, she suspected it surpassed her own in extravagance.
“Isn't Norah's dress a one-of-a-kind piece by that famous international designer? I heard it wasn't for sale and meant only for display."
"I saw it too. Such a dress demands a certain presence to pull off!"
"Norah is also known as the designer Noelle, right? Perhaps she has connections with those high-end designers. Do any of us not own a piece by her?"
At this, the ladies around shared sheepish grins. Noelle had a knack for creating designs that resonated deeply with them. Naturally, they indulged in buying her creations.
Marlene suddenly realized that Norah wasn't just Selene, the racing driver; she was also Noelle, the designer, and Dr. Wilson from Silver Boulder Private Hospital.
Norah seemed to know it all and excelled in everything she did. Even without an influential background, her remarkable skills would still impress everyone.
Marlene knew she could never be Like Norah. Without being the eldest daughter of the Wilson family, no one would give her a second thought.
Her gaze followed Norah and Sean as they moved through the hall, hand in hand, chatting and laughing with all the important people around them.
Her face was clouded with envy and jealousy, but then she reminded herself that she was now a Wilson, and there was no reason to envy an orphaned woman.
Sean gripped Norah's arm gently and whispered, "Sweetheart, the banquet hasn't started yet. How about we mingle with Glophia's noble families?"
Norah knew exactly what Sean was thinking. He was eager to let everyone know she was his girlfriend and couldn't wait any longer.
She agreed, and Sean proudly declared to everyone that Norah was his girlfriend. A warm feeling of sweetness filled her heart.
On the second-floor corridor, Iker's gaze lingered on the elegantly dressed Norah.
Then he inquired, “Elsa, Mindy, is everything ready?"
Elsa nodded. “It's straight from the black market, so it's the real deal. And Mom found the assassins herself."
Mindy tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said confidently, "Don't worry, I've taken care of everything. The people inside and the security outside are all in place."
Iker had complete faith in his wife's skills; after all, it was one of the reasons he had married her.
He had given Elsa only minor tasks, so even if things went wrong, it wouldn't be a big deal. Besides, the two of them would handle any issues for her.
With the people he arranged already on the way, his eyes grew intense. Today, everything would finally be resolved.
It was time for his younger brother and his family to vanish.
“Be careful not to disturb the guests. They're here to celebrate my birthday, and we can't let anything ruin the atmosphere," Iker cautioned.