Chapter 88: The Protector and the Suitor      

[BONUS Chapter for reaching 600 PS! Thank you all!🤍 ]

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[EVE]

That morning, I was jolted awake by the commotion outside.

Groggily, I made my way to the window and peeked out to find a van parked in the driveway, unloading boxes of photo shoot equipment.

That's when it hit me—today was the magazine shoot day!

Élysée Luxe!

Of course, just as I was processing that, a light knock came at the door.

I opened it to see Victor standing there, his face fresh and cheerful, while I probably looked like I'd just crawled out of bed.

"Good morning, Eve," he greeted, his tone warm and slightly amused. "Sorry if we woke you."

"No, no, I was already up," I said, stifling a yawn. "What's up?"