The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 123

One week later.

The photo shoot finally ended to Amber’s delight.

Jasmine placed a brown envelope in Amber’s hands. “Thank you for your services, dear. You did an excellent job! This is my monetary compensation for your effort. Spend the money wisely,” she said.

Amber looked at the brown envelope. “My lady, I did it for free! No need to pay me,” she protested and was about to return the money.

“Just keep it for yourself, Amber,” Helen ordered.

“Ah, okay. Thank you for this money, Lady Helen!” Amber said gratefully.

“Don’t mention it. If our campaign is successful and my product sales increase, I will hire you again in the future,” Jasmine said.

Amber scratches her head and looked at Lady Helen.

“Sure thing!” Lady Helen replied on behalf of the hesitating Amber.

Jasmine smiled. “Alright, girls. I received an invitation to a masquerade party that’s going to be held in a remote place outside the capital. The party will take place tomorrow evening. Please join me at the said event!” she said excitedly, wanting to have a good time with the girls.

Helen smiled brightly. “I would love to attend the masquerade party! It will be super fun and exciting!” she raved.

Amber’s brows furrowed in confusion. What are they talking about? Party? What is Masquerade Party?

Jasmine saw the confusion in Amber’s eyes. “You should go with us, dear!” she said.

“Of course, she will join us!” Helen said.

Amber nods her head in agreement. “Yes, I will follow lady Helen wherever she will go,” she responded with a smile.

“Good girl!” Jasmine said, patting Amber’s arm fondly. “No need to worry about the costume for the party because I have a dozen in my room for you to choose from!”

Helen grinned. “Awesome! Let me see your costume collection!” she gushes.

“Alright, follow me!” Jasmine said.

They climbed the stairs and went to Jasmine’s room on the second floor.

Inside the room.

Jasmine went to her closet, removed a dozen of dresses in all styles and colors, and placed them on the bed.

Helen went to bed and checked the clothes one by one. “Wow! These are nice, fantastic styles!” she said, running her fingers on the garments.

“Girls, choose what you like to wear for tomorrow’s occasion and it’s yours, no need to return to me, it’s my gift for you. The clothes are ready to wear, it’s freshly laundered three days ago,” Jasmine elaborated further.

Helen picked up two costumes, showing a good amount of cleavage. “I like these two dresses, oozing with sexiness!” she said casually. “I’ll try this one in the bathroom,” she said.

“Go ahead…” Jasmine said with a nod of her head. She noticed that Amber was not doing anything, just staring at the clothes, not interested. She went to the girl’s side. “Dear, why are you not choosing a dress yet? What’s wrong?” she asked.

Jasmine scratches her head. “Um… I dunno what to choose…” she responded.

Jasmine smiled. “Ah, okay… I’ll help you pick your costume for the party tomorrow,” she said. She picked up a conservative dress with just the right length and cut, not showing much skin. “Here, this maroon dress is just right for you… it has a short sleeve and over the knee in length,” she said and picked up a matching maroon-colored mask from the drawer then gave it to Amber.

“Thank you for the dress, my lady. It’s beautiful!” Amber gushes.

“Don’t mention it. You can try the dress after Lady Helen exited the bathroom,” Jasmine said.

A few minutes later.

Lady Helen exited the bathroom and went to the mirror to check her attire.

Amber entered the bathroom to try on the dress.

Lady Helen examined the black sexy dress that she was wearing while looking at the mirror.

“Excellent! Just the right fit for you, friend!” Jasmine complimented.

Lady Helen stared at herself in the mirror. “Indeed! This dress accentuated my curves perfectly and showed my cleavage in all its glory! I like it!” she beamed.

“Okay, it’s already yours! My gift for you!” Jasmine declared.

“Thank you, friend!” Lady Helen smiled brightly at her friend.

Then Jasmine’s face turned serious while looking at her friend. “Can you bring Amber again the next time you come here in the capital? I want to get more photos of her, please?” she asked.

Helen sighed. “I told you the other day to take many photos of Amber as many as you can for your future use because I have a feeling that she won’t stay in the Portwell Mansion much longer,” she replied.

Jasmine’s brows furrowed. “But why? Was she planning to go somewhere else?”

Helen took a deep breath and looked at Jasmine in the eyes. “Just like Amara, I had a feeling that she will disappear soon…”

Jasmine’s confusion deepens. She knows about the mysterious Amara. “So, what is the connection between Amara and Amber?”

“It’s a long story. The little you know about them the better for all of us,” Lady Helen replied.

“Ah, okay, got it!” Jasmine finally stopped pursuing the sensitive topic and close the zipper on the back of Helen’s dress, then she picked up a black mask from the drawer matching the dress and handed it to her friend. “Try this mask, if you don’t like it there are seven more to choose from in the drawer,” she said.

“Thanks!” Lady Helen accepted the mask and put it on her face. “Wow! Stunning!” she said, admiring her sexy costume even more. Then she looked at her friend. “How about you? What is your costume?” she asked.

Jasmine smiled. “I’ll wear this!” she said and picked up a sleeveless burgundy colored dress with a high slit, showcasing her sexy legs from the bed.

Lady Helen looked at the gown. “Nice choice!” she commented.

A few moments later.

Amber exited the bathroom.

The ladies looked at Amber.

“You look awesome, dear!” Helen told Amber.

“The dress suits you, dear!” Jasmine commented.

Amber smiled. “Thank you for the dress, my lady!”

Jasmine smiled. “Don’t mention it! The dress is already yours!”

After the women finished trying their dresses for the party, they went home with their gifts in high spirits.

Inside Amber’s room.

She placed the dress on the bed and looked at it for a few minutes. The dress is classy and elegant. Somehow she finds herself unworthy to wear it but since Lady Jasmine already gave it to her as a gift then she should wear it for tomorrow’s event.

She was wondering what the masquerade party is all about? She never had a chance to attend such kind of party. She was afraid that she might not act elegant enough to blend well with the high society people attending that event.

But she set aside her worry, as long she’s in the company of Lady Helen and Lady Jasmine then everything will be okay. They will take care of her, in return, she will make them happy by obeying all their commands. It’s not that hard to satisfy them, they’re easy to please.

She’s getting excited to go home to Portwell Mansion to be reunited with her aunt and see the familiar plantation scenery once again. And she’s also curious about Ivy’s big surprise for her. She was thinking about it from time to time.

With those pleasant thoughts running in her mind she sleeps peacefully throughout the night.

…

The following day.

Lady Helen and Amber toured around the capital.

They visited the grand cathedral, the picturesque public park, business district, and other important places and attractions in the capital.

Inside the moving carriage.

Amber was submerged in deep silence, she noticed that the countryside is more peaceful and serene than the capital which is always buzzing with people from all walks of life. People are walking in the street, going to their destination, some are working in the bakeries, stores, inns, restaurants, and other business establishments.

For some reason, she prefers to live in the countryside. For her, it’s good to visit the capital once in a while. Right now she was going through this new experience in a different light. Being exposed to a different world for a short time is indeed exciting and overwhelming as well.

All in all, she was glad to be alive and able to live another day of her life.

Lady Helen on the other hand was studying Amber’s silent demeanor. “Dear, are you okay?” she asked.

Amber smiled. “I’m fine, my lady. Thanks for asking. I just find the whole experience amazing and at the same time overwhelming,” she replied cheerfully.

Lady Helen smiled and patted Amber’s arms fondly. “It’s nice to experience other things and go to different places once in a while. You might consider the countryside as your beloved home but there is more to the world that you haven’t seen before. Travelling is my hobby and I’m one of the lucky people who were able to afford that kind of life. Believe me, going to places will broaden your knowledge and horizon even more.”

“Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, my lady. I appreciate it very much,” Amber said gratefully.

“I promise her that I will take care of you for the rest of your life. We will grow old together and I’ll keep you safe and provide you for life,” Lady Helen said, looking sadly at the busy street outside.

Amber’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Who is she, my lady?” she asked.

Helen smiled, shaking her head. “Sorry, I speak my mind aloud. Forget what I said to you today, it doesn’t concern you,” she replied with a ready lie.

“Ah, okay…” Amber said and shifted her attention back to the view outside.

They finished their tour around the capital at 5:00 in the afternoon, then went inside the restaurant to eat some snacks.. Finally, they went home to get ready for the masquerade party that will take place tonight.