Page 94 of The Sniper
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
TIFFANY
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“Everything is stunning,” I squeal, clapping my hands together as Sadie and I peek out at the runway and the gathering crowd.
Models, celebrities, politicians, and industry people are showing up, along with all the big media influencers.
We have at least three hundred notable names sitting in the VIP seating ready to see the launch of the Maison Diamond Luxe Lips & Lash launch.
The press is here with a ton of cameras, plus there’s a ton of security.
Noah, Josh, and Ryder asked to meet with me on Monday and told me all the reasons why this shouldn’t go ahead.
I told them it must.
I wasn’t trying to be irresponsible, but if we let these criminals rule our lives, they win.
Yes, Maison was rattled after they heard about my second burglary, but this wasn’t being held at my home, and we were all committed.They had their own security, just like for the NetAwards.
The diamond necklace was currently sitting heavily on my neck, glowing even in the daytime.
This set was their most valuable.
The diamonds are worth twenty million dollars.We’d talked about it being here—as of course you would do during a promotion—and all the marketing collateral showcased affordable versions that customers could purchase.
The stage is covered in our joint branding, my lip and lash products surrounded by a scattering of diamonds.It looks just how I imagined...stunning.
Diamond lashes.
Diamond lips.
We are minutes from the show starting now.
“The Blush team has done such an amazing job.Where has Zane gone?”Sadie asks, glancing around.“That’s weird.He’s disappeared.”
I glance over my shoulder.
“He won’t be far away.”I take one last look down at my Gucci sequined dress.It was custom made for me in a shimmering bronze that sets off the sparkle of the diamonds.
I spot Mom and Dad in the crowd and smile.
I’ve been understandably nervous about today, despite being stubborn that it goes ahead.
Stupid, I know, but I really hoped Jayden would reach out and be here.
He hasn’t.
When anger wears off, it leaves the pain behind, and I am realizing just how much I like him.More than like him.You know when you meet someone and just click, as if your soul knows them already?
