Jade Moon

CHAPTER 83 JADE MOON

The House of Bijoux is a century old name that bear the seal of the Royal Family.

It doesn't matter if one had money, they only make custom pieces for the nobles.

The exclusivity of each piece is what makes it ethereal, only wearing the highest quality of crystals, seated on the intricate style of silver and gold.

Hundreds of years of legacy and finally they decided to open up to the world.

The House of Bijoux welcomes the public to wear their exquisiteness.

The news set an uproar!

They have kept their style for years and suddenly decided to change. For most people, they are excited, but the people of the same industry were shaken.

Nonetheless, everyone wanted to come whether to sincerely bless the event, to simply look, or to have other motives.

The shop is located in one of the prime lots in the Imperial Capital.

Although it was an opening ceremony, it could be said to be an exhibition of newly minted ornaments and accessories as well as their private collections.

The family also announced that there would be a surprise just before the banquet. Others think that the family would display the biggest Padparadscha sapphire which is the foundation of their business.

Yue didn't let Kiro pick her up but her brother had to go out early for an important meeting.

Yue drove over to the place and found that many people had come in early.

The media thought to highlight the event so even if only few were invited, many still came.

She sent a message to Kiro several times but the man was too busy to reply.

What Yue didn't know was that the man she was supposed to go with is already entangled in some other woman's matter.

But that would be a story of another time.

Yue didn't want to squeeze in to the crowd so she decided to grab some midmorning snack before going back.

Yue was waiting for her food to arrive when her attention was caught by the conversation on the other table.

"I've been waiting for you for a while, how come you're only here now? And I even got something for you" the man was annoyed and didn't even wait for the woman to get seated before running his mouth.

"I'm sorry, there's something going on with the family. It's hard for me to slip out" the woman bowed her head in shame before taking her seat.

The woman was obviously a sweet girl but Yue didn't know how she managed to get a man with a greasy attitude.

"Nevermind, here. I got this from my trip in Country S" the man handed a velvet box to the lady.

"Thank you" even without opening the gift, it was obvious that the woman was delighted in receiving a gift, but the man was disappointed when she didn't even open it.

"It took me a hard time finding that for you. Look, it's a padparadscha sapphire, one of the world's rarest stone. I exhausted my connections just to be able to give that to you because I care about you" the man continued to brag, as if being liked by someone like him is a blessing to mankind.

The woman looked at the stone complicatedly for a moment, but afterwards she showed an appreciating and lovely smile which pleased the man.

"I knew only Rye cares for me. I really love this" the woman took the necklace out of the box and replace the one hanging on her neck.

The man's eyes shone when he saw the necklace the woman removed but didn't let her see his interest.

"How does it look?" the woman asked shyly.

"It made you more beautiful" then the man grabbed the hand of the woman but the woman stiffened and awkwardly removed her hand from his grip.

The man was once again irritated but tried to keep his temper. He had invested much in this woman and he only needed a little more time to get what he wanted.

Yue's order had arrived and she removed her attention from the two. Although she wanted to give an advice to the woman but they're strangers so she wouldn't meddle with their business.

She went back to the shop and continued to browse the jewelry articles.

There are even some that can be used to match the dress she was designing. She took note of everything.

Despite not interacting with people, she was able to enjoy herself and totally forgot about Kiro.

Amidst her browsing, Yue suddenly heard someone approaching her so she became vigilant.

Sometimes it can't be avoided that one would act as a hooligan in this kind of event, she just hopes she won't be unlucky.

She felt a tap on her shoulder and immediately created a distance before coldly looking back.

She was surprised to see Lucia and Luke.

"Look at you, so fierce" Lucia gave an amused smile seeing how guarded Yue is.

"It's better than to give a smile to a hooligan and cause trouble" Yue finally relaxed seeing the familiar face.

"Well, you have a point. How come you're alone?" Usually, one wouldn't come without an escort especially women during this kind of event.

Lucia also learned about the origin of Yue, so she was surprised that her family is letting her to wander with just herself.

"Brother had an important meeting and the person who's supposed to go with me is now out of reach" Yue stated helplessly. In fact, if Lucia hadn't asked about it, she would really forget that she wasn't supposed to go alone.

"The you might as well join us! Brother wouldn't mind right?" Lucia got excited on being able to bond with Yue for her brother wouldn't be able to talk much about girly stuff, however, she still had to get the approval of her brother.

"It would be our pleasure if Ms. Yue can join us" Luke politely gave his approval while secretly admiring the woman in front of him.

He wasn't able to recognized her at first until his sister unhesitatingly approached her.

She was wearing the exact opposite of what she wore in their first encounter.

Wearing a simple purple shirt, ripped jeans, and Dr. Martens shoes made gave the cool chic feel while the one standing in front of him now is a fairy.

Beige hanging sleeves dress embellished with orange-pinkish stones crafted as delicate roses giving her a light refreshing and elegant feel. The skirt flows just above her knees making her slim and petite especially with her hair gathered in a loose bun with stray but stylish fringe on the side of her face and her neck. The lady is pretty tall amongst her kind added with a 5 inches' stiletto heels but still, she barely reached his shoulders.

No matter what she wore, she's always in her element. Just for the face value, he really appreciates her, more so that she is sincere in treating his younger sister. But that's about it. There are more important things that needed his attention.

"Great" Yue wouldn't turn down a good company.

The two girls go hand in hand within the private collection hall even forgetting the existence of someone like Luke.

Luke didn't mind though asked to separate from the two since he doubted they'd be in any danger within the hall.

"Say Yue, could you be the main model of Alcane during the Fashion Festival?" Lucia finally managed to think of why Yue seemed familiar to her.

"And you just got it now" Yue confirmed her thought.

"I knew it. Ohh, you were so beautiful back then, and the dress, just glorious, and actually reminded me of Moon" Lucia was feeling nostalgic, but Yue felt a thump.

"You know her, Moon?" Yue can't believe that the Jade Princess would get to know someone like her in her previous life. She may have run once, twice in the international runway but she's just a background character. Not that she's belittling herself but she didn't think that she would get the attention of someone who's high above her station back then.

"Surprising isn't it?" Lucia was actually happy talking about Moon.

"It was my first visit here. Moon was still in the beginning of her career. In one of the fashion shows I attended, I snuck into the backstage. Then I saw someone in the corner holding a ruined dress silently crying. She was just the same age as me, so that's probably the reason why I sympathized with her. Or maybe because she looked so helpless that I wanted to somehow help her" words flowed out of Lucia's lips, and Yue suddenly remembered that particular memory.

She's just getting started as a model and her manager got her a runway modeling stint but she didn't know that she actually replaced a model with a bad attitude. The model got jealous of her and in the last minute made a trick to ruin the dress she was supposed to wear.

Yue didn't know what to do back then because she just found the dress ruined in her hands she didn't think that someone is trying to sabotage her. She's afraid of getting reprimanded and she could only wallow in misery in a corner.

Then somehow a girl approached her and handed her a scarf to wipe her tears. Yes, a scarf, because the girl said she lost her handkerchief.

The corner was particularly dark she wasn't able to clearly see the person, but she remembered the warmth that the girl had given her.

The girl was saying something to comfort her but Yue can't remember the words, but when the girl left, she got the idea to use the scarf to fashionably cover the damage of the dress.

Just in time she was called in the runway.

Yue didn't know how she managed to get back and forth but she remembered regaining her confidence once she stepped on the stage.

"Imagine my amazement when I saw my scarf in the runway and how it managed to raise the aesthetic of the dress. I say Moon is a fashion and a runway genius. The way she walks is so natural, so in line with the surroundings that there is no awkward movement at all. I just didn't know what happened to her afterwards" Lucia had to go back to the country the moment the show ended and had no way of knowing what happened to Moon.

Yue knew. She got scolded badly and didn't even receive her payment for that show. She almost got blocked in the industry because the organizer of the event is a petty control freak person. However, that event became the breakthrough of her career. Someone noticed her amidst the many veteran model and her career soared up until she fell down to the bottom, literally.

Who would've thought that it was Lucia who helped her that day.

Maybe it's fate that she met her again in this different body.