The fashion show the day before the competition took place as scheduled. With Vivian not around, Natalie Vaughn helped Bartery with what she could.
Although Natalie didn't participate from the start in this racing event theme, the more she talked with Zane Thorne, the more she realized how much effort Bartery had put into this show.
When Ian arrived, Natalie was giving Bartery a small suggestion.
Apart from dealing with family matters, Ian had also lost quite a bit of weight because of the issue with Vivian.
Natalie glanced at him and then withdrew her gaze.
It was the first time Natalie showed her disgust so clearly.
Ian smiled, but his eyes were filled with fatigue from the recent troubles. Family pressure, so-called honor, and that stupid fiancée—he'd truly had enough.
He took a deep breath.
"Has Vivian contacted you?"
People often appear strong, but they have unknown vulnerabilities and sometimes they're not even aware of them themselves.
