Chapter 15 – Beautiful Plo

Bella was standing in the middle of the room, stretched out her arms to the side, she was being encircled by several maids who helped her to fit into an evening gown, and in front of her a makeup artist was working her magic, painting the lovely canvas of her face.

In the mirror, she could see that her waist was tiny in the dress and her A-cup bosom seemed big.

Bella blushed, this was the first time she had ever worn a black strapless gown, and it was so expensive. She felt like she was a celebrity getting ready to walk the red carpet. It was too extravagant for her.

She found herself as another person, so brilliant and beautiful.

The bust of the gown woven with several lines of gold thread and small rhinestones, they glittered brightly under the light.

There was petal shaped tulle on the upper edge of the dress covering the naked skin of her plumping breast, gorgeously and mysterious.

Her long hair was pulled up into a bun, fastened with a pearl band, with her fringe swept to the side, it made her look elegant but lovely.

After they applied some lip gloss on her lips, the makeup artist gave her a small purse, “Miss, this a makeup kit in case you need to touch up your makeup during the party.”

“Is everything all right?” Elsa stepped into the room, stunned by Bella’s fine figure in the evening gown and the perfect makeup, “You are so beautiful, it is such a perfect match between you, Miss Brook and our Lord.”

She was the woman who carried the genes of the mermaid indeed and having a similar disposition as the lord.

Who would want to match with that evil man?

Bella smiled, “Please call me Bella.”

She felt awkward being called Miss Brook so often.

“All right, Bella.” Elsa wanted to beg Bella to be happy to be with the Lord. Instead, Elsa smiled, “It is time, the Lord is waiting for you downstairs.”

Bella held her long dress a little bit higher up her heels, to prevent herself from tripping on the dress. Charles looked at her coolly, he could not deny that she was stunning they seemed to have turned her from a peasant into a princess, his mind went blank.

A couple seconds passed of silence then he warned her in an incredibly straight face, “I hope your behaviour today can be consistent with your gown.”

Bella did not answer him, she just ignored his words. She looked down and followed after him silently.

Everyone knows that clothes make the man, and Bella knew she was more beautiful now than she ever was in this dress.

She was reluctant to attend the ceremony at all, because of the scandal she was involved with, how the people there would insult her when she showed up with Charles tonight.

But the banquet was held by Charles Williams.

Would Martin attend? Bella’s face turned whiter by her thoughts.

This was the first hotel that Williams’s Group established in Vancouver. All of the significant people were gathering at the opening ceremony, in the entry of the new grand hotel, the luxury cars pulled in and out, as well as the guests got out of the vehicles and stepped into the hotel.

Bella held up her gown and got out of the car. She followed closely to Charles. As they approached the doors Bella saw Martin’s car parked off to the side, her face became dim.

How sick! Why was she so unfortunate that the people who were disgusted by her always showed up first?

Ziv glanced at Bella, she seemed to be quiet tonight but looked astonishing, it was no doubt that she was the most beautiful one among all the pretty women. Her eyes were lovely with a kind of otherworldly colour, like glistening pearls under the deep blue sea, peaceful and pure, her flawless face was tranquil with a faint smile on it, her appearance radiated a manner mixed with warmth and reserve.

She was slim and elegant in the long black strapless gown. She was undoubtedly a match to the Lord!

The banquet was held in the revolving restaurant located at the top level of the hotel. When Bella and Charles walked into the entry, there were some whispers among the attendees as she had guessed.

Because she was once the fiancé of Martin Smiths and the daughter of Len Sanders, though her relationship to the Sanders was unclear for the sake of her mother, most of the attendees recognized her instantly because of the scandal that everyone was whispering about.

“Is that Bella Brook? Why does she accompany Charles Williams?”

“What kind of relationship are they in? Is there something wrong with Charles’s eyes? How could he be with her?”

“Don't you think Bella Brook looks pretty? Despite the scandal, I would keep her company.”

While the people were whispering, Bella sat beside Charles quietly with a lack of expression, she did not pay attention to the reporters that surrounded them.

When she noticed Martin who was gazing at her surprisingly from just a few steps away, she was felt some satisfaction.

He had put an end to their relationship roughly, now, has he regretted his decision?

Martin did regret it, especially seeing her stunning, elegant figure which he had never seen before. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, asked him,

“Why does Bella accompany Charles here. What are they to each other now?” And Mrs. Smith complained, “You are an adult, how could you do such an impulsive thing? You know about photoshop, I’m sure that was used on the photos. You just broke your engagement without having done an investigation. Look, how beautiful she is, what a pity.” She said sadly.

Martin’s expression became sombre, like his most precious possession had been stolen.

One of the new fashion lines of DB Group should have been released today and should have been something everyone was talking about, but it was so trivial in comparison to the opening ceremony of this hotel. The news of the celebration would reverberate in the financial papers at least for a month, the day to launch the new product became so uncertain for him. He had heard that the hotel was previously owned by another company, but Charles bought it when he found out the opening date was set for today.

Martin had a suspicion that Charles had done this exclusively for Bella.

“I did not know either. I told you that they had been living together. You didn’t believe me.” Martin said as his expression got more dreary. Bella looked so glamorous, and he knew this was her first time wearing an evening gown. Everyone's eyes were on her. She looked even more beautiful tonight then she did on their wedding day, completely different than her everyday look.

Today, she was so charming, glamorous and graceful.

Why did he think of her as dull and rustic before?

While Lynn entered the hall, she found that Martin’s eyes were fixated on Bella, anger started to brew in her chest.

Laura got hold of her hand and patted it, “Bella is useful to us now, you must endure this for a little while.”

Though Laura did not like Bella at all, she could not mess with the situation and anger Charles, or they would be in trouble.

Lynn was resentful, but nodded to her mother vaguely, “I see, mum.”

Knowing that she was upset, Laura said, “Relax, she will taste the bitterness soon.” Then she pushed her daughter, “Go and find Martin,” she winked at her, “Behave though, his parents are here.”

Bella stood by Charles’ side, greeting the guests who gathered around them, these guests were spouting out flattery like there was no tomorrow.