The Killer Queen (Noella Briony)

Was Noella actually Master Azure?!

Esme clutched Noella, tears brimming in her eyes.

"I'm overjoyed, my protégé, to see you've outshined even me. Thank you, everyone, for your kindness!"

Together, Noella and Esme bowed slightly. Standing on the stage, they were not only mentor and mentee but also the embodiment of a fashion legacy!

Kitai was sobbing into a tissue, unable to control her emotions.

“Oh man, the boss and Master Esme always know how to pull on my heartstrings..."

Jasper stared at Noella on stage, utterly stunned.

"Beckett, did Master Esme just say... that Noella is, Master Azure?"

Beckett tried to keep his cool, adjusting his glasses.

"It seems like it, doesn't it?"

It wasn't that Beckett hadn't considered the possibility of Noella being Master Azure before. After all, the owner of the Azure brand being the designer herself made the most sense. But becoming the boss of Azure was no small feat! Let alone being the designer who had shaken up the entire Imperial City fashion scene, a true gem in the world of design. Master Azure's creations carried a soul, a unique essence!

Noella was already the leader of Polaris Star, and now it turned out she was also the designer Master Azure herself!

Suddenly, Beckett felt like maybe they, her brothers, were the least accomplished ones in the family...

Stirling felt like crying.

"Beckett, Noella's only how old?"

Their sister had just celebrated her neenth birthday! She was still a young woman, not even twenty!

Noella swept her gaze across the audience, her demeanor calm.

"Thank you all for being here. Also, I'd like to take this moment to announce that Azure's first brand ambassadors will be Mr. Stirling for the men's line and Ms. Yasbel for the women's line!"

Under the glare of countless camera flashes, Stirling managed to suppress the urge to cry, putting on a professional smile.

"Thank you, Master Azure, for this opportunity. I look forward to our collaboration."

Only Stirling knew how weak his knees felt. If it weren't for his professionalism, he doubted he could keep his smile in place.

The audience was astounded! Azure's first choice of brand ambassadors included Stirling, and the head designer turned out to be Ms. Noella Schnabel!

As the curtain behind her was drawn, a dazzlingly white wedding dress was revealed, drawing gasps of admiration from all around. “Oh my goodness..."

"This is stunning! Makes me want to get married all over again!"

On stage, the dress was not overly elaborate. The satin gown was elegant and pure, adorned with butterflies and pearls, each diamond meticulously chosen and sewn on by Esme herself! As she said, love was in the very stitches. Each detail was a testament to her affection for Noella!

This was Noella's first viewing of the dress, and just as she remembered Esme's preferences, every detail was to her liking. From the fabric to the cut, from the embroidery to the hem, every aspect showcased the love embedded in this gown.

They were mentor and mentee, but also family, with the elder's affection for the younger. In Esme's eyes, Noella had always been her child! Noella's eyes welled up with tears.

"It's perfect. What else do you need me to do?"

In reality, there was nothing more to be done to the dress. Esme stroked Noella's hair, her eyes brimming with tender love. "The last thing, only you can do. Wear it! This dress, named 'First Love', do you like it?"

"My Noella, falling for a man for the first time. Your first love, and also a gift from me for your engagement!"

Her first love! It was Palmer, to whom she was soon to be engaged, and this wedding dress! Only Esme, who cherished her above all, would make such meaningful gestures to show Noella she was loved.

Noella felt a bittersweet surge in her heart.

"I love it."

"Then go try it on, give this dress its life and value!"

Noella nodded.

Esme looked around, "While my dear girl is changing, I also want to announce that I'll be retiring officially! From now on, Noella will take over all my duties!"

A journalist reluctantly spoke up, "Master Esme, you could keep going for decades!"

Esme quipped, "What, you think I should keep at it till I'm eighty? It's time for the younger generation to take over!"

Behind her, the big screen displayed images of Noelta drawing designs, cutting fabric herself. The first picture showed Noella, only as tall as Esme's waist, needing to be lifted to see the fabrics in the dye vats.

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mentor and mentee cutting fabric together.

"I'm so proud, my protégé has always been brilliant. She will always be my pride!"

The audience felt moved, witnessing the charm of this legacy through the mentor and mentee.

The Schnabel brothers were struggling to keep their composure. If they didn't maintain their facade, they'd all be in tears!

Jasper, while live-streaming to Sienna, was wiping away tears.

"Gosh, she was such an adorable kid, so tiny."

Sienna and Tristan hugged each other, crying together.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

"We're on our way!"

If it weren't for being busy preparing for Noella's engagement and Ulrich's wedding, Sienna wouldn't have missed seeing her daughter in her wedding dress for the first time!

Backstage at Azure.

Noella slipped into the white dress, its satin design clinging to her form. The zipper at the back got stuck on a diamond, making it difficult to pull up. "Can you help me with the zipper...?"

Before Noella could finish, a kiss landed on the exposed skin of her shoulder.

A deep voice resonated behind her, "Noella, you look absolutely stunning today."

Following his reflection in the mirror, Noella realized Palmer had arrived behind her at some point!

"Why are you here? Weren't you supposed to be home with Grandpa Sexton?"

"Elara said, 'I'd totally regret it if I didn't come!' so here I am!"

Elara coughed twice, clutching her phone and sneaked away! Though she wasn't a fan of the idea of her sister being swooped up by some random guy, she had to admit, since they were both part of the Pottack family, Palmer didn't exactly count as a stranger anymore!

With that thought, Elara cheerfully made her way to the front, joining the Schnabel family's fourth son for a lively chat.

Her slender fingers gently pulled the zipper down a bit, fixing a diamond

caught at the edge, and then smoothly zipped it up again.

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Palmer's hands were busy tying the sash around his fiancée's waist, paying attention to every detail.

Noella turned slightly, locking eyes with Palmer's earnest and passionate gaze. His thumb pressed against Noella's chin, Palmer held her delicate jaw firmly and planted a forceful kiss.

"Thankfully, I'm not too late."

"If I hadn't been the first to see Noella in her wedding dress, I might have lost my mind."

Noella wanted to argue that it was all because he had been too busy lately. Besides, wasn't he bound to see her eventually?

To punish Noella for her wandering thoughts, Palmer deepened the kiss, boldly claiming the scarce air between their lips. A shiver ran down her spine

as Palmer's voice, tinged with a punishing tone, whispered in Noella's ear.

"I'm so glad, my fiancée's first love, is me."