Chapter 120

Everyone was running around frantically trying their best to make sure everything would be ready in time for the upcoming event.

I nervously bit my bottom lip as all of them were preoccupied with last minute tasks when suddenly, the make-up artist caught me off guard and started talking to me.

“Madam, I need you to lift your gaze.”

I took a deep breath, steeling myself before finally raising my eyes to meet those of the make up artist. She gestured for me to look higher, so I complied without hesitation. We had been at this for two hours already.

Though I wouldn't say I'm complaining, my bottom is already becoming quite numb sitting in the same spot for such a long time. It's understandable that they have to do their jobs, but my need to stand up and move around has become ever more urgent.

“It’s almost done, Madame.”

I had nodded my head in agreement but the hair stylist gently restrained my head, keeping me still as she attended to every strand of my hair.

I was not accustomed to be