Five years ago...
Everything started here...
There's a banquet inside the mansion of the Zhuang family. Every guest is wearing sophisticated and luxurious gowns and tuxedos as if they are going to attend the red carpet awarding [Oscars].
The Zhuang family has only one child and tonight they are celebrating their only child's 18th birthday party.
In the middle of the crowd, the 18 years old lady is dancing with her 18th roses. She is wearing a white gown, she is like a princess in the fairytale, she has everything that every girl in the world could wish for.
Her father is the chairman and the owner of the "MS Clothing Company".
[My Style Clothing Company.]
Their company is one of the competitive clothing companies in the entire country and even abroad.
They are rich and she can get it whatever she wants.
Luxurious bags, dresses, jewelry, cars, she has everything she wanted. She even has four bodyguards with her wherever she goes.
And take note! She is a beauty!
But... is she happy with her life?
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After her 18th roses dance, Natalie, sitting in the chair to take a rest. She feels tired from dancing and she already gets bored with this party.
There are guests with the same age as her, they approached her to greet her a happy birthday.
Of course!
Natalie has to smile at them and say thank you!
But for her, all of them are fake and pretenders!
They just want to be close to her to gain some benefits!
Yes! It's just because their family is rich!
"Hey, pretty lady! It's your birthday but your expression looked like you're going to a funeral!"
Natalie knitted her brows when she heard the familiar voice of a man from behind her.
She turned her head to look behind her, and there!
She found Henry Su! Her best friend!
Henry is four years older than her, he is twenty-two.
Henry is a good looking guy, he has an American physique because her mother is half American and half Chinese.
His Mom is Sandra Su the CEO of Su Corporation, she took over the position when her husband passed away five years ago.
Henry could catch every girl's attention even if he is just walking in the street.
He is not just a good looking guy, he is also smart!
In fact, at a young age, he already established his own business!
He owns a bar in Shanghai and he is making money from it!
He is also the heir of the Su Corporation which exported high-quality dresses across Asia and other parts of the world.
Aside from exporting high-quality dresses they also have another line of business.
Every young woman from rich families is willing to do everything just to catch his attention.
Well, except Natalie.
Though Henry is every young girl's, ideal man. But for Natalie, he is her Gēgē [older brother].
Since they were young, her feelings towards Henry did not change. He remained a close friend to her as usual.
"Hey, Henry!" Natalie gets up from her seat excitedly and embraced Henry.
"Why do you looked so lonely on your special day?" Henry asked.
Natalie took a deep breath, "I'm not lonely, I am just tired seeing their fake smiles!" Natalie pointed the young ladies with her mouth pouted.
"Hehe." Henry let out a short laugh. "You're such a rude girl!" He rubbed her head and messed her hair.
"Hey!" Natalie lightly slapped Henry's hand. "You! You ruined my braided hair!" Natalie complained and she looked like a kid throwing tantrum.
"Haha!" Henry laughed again. "C' mon, let's go to a quiet place!" He said and then he grabbed Natalie's wrist.
The two of them went to the garden. The party was held in the event room inside the mansion, so the noises are not heard in the garden.
Both of them sit on the bench near the pond.
"I thought you can't come tonight," Natalie said when both of them sit.
"Tsss..." Henry scoffed. "How could I missed your special day?" Henry replied.
Natalie did not reply, she just smiled but she was reminded of something!
"Eh! What did you buy as a gift for me?" She asked excitedly with her twinkling eyes!
"Hmmm... actually, I forgot to buy it," Henry said with his sad expression.
Natalie stared at Henry doubtfully.
"Hey! Don't look at me like that!" Henry complained.
"Henry, I know when you are lying or when you are telling the truth!" Natalie said and then she stretched her hand in front of Henry. "C' mon! Give it to me now." Natalie insisted.
Henry grinned and scratched his head.
"Hehe! You know me well huh?!" He said.
"Of course! We were friends since we're young, so I knew how to catch you!" Natalie said with a wide smile on her face.
"Alright, alright!" Henry put his hands up as if he surrendered. "You win!" He said.
Henry took his phone and called his driver, he instructed his driver to bring his gift for Natalie.
After five minutes, Henry's driver came in the garden with a flat wide box in his hands.
Natalie gasped!
"Is that your gift for me?!" Natalie asked Henry with a surprised expression.
Henry nodded his head. "Hmmm..."
"Wow! It's too big! What's in there?" Natalie asked out of curiosity.
Henry shrugged his shoulder. "Why don't you open it and see it your self?" He replied.
Natalie got more excited!
She has a good feeling with this gift!
As soon as the driver placed the box in front of her, Natalie instantly teared up the gift wrapper and open it!
Her eyes went wide open when she saw what's inside the box!
"Oh my God Henry! This....this is the 'Starry Night Gown' that was designed by the famous designer Belle! And this is the only design of this gown!" Natalie exclaimed!
She love to collect the rare designs of dresses that were designed by famous designers. She has a wide room in the mansion where she put all of her collections!
Of course! As the daughter of the owner of a clothing company, Natalie grew up in the fashion world, and she love to design dresses!
And one of her hobbies is to collect rare designs, like this starry nightgown.
It's a black gown featuring a sheer jewel neckline and a natural waistline in mermaid silhouette. What made this gown even more attractive are the small pieces of gems all over the gown that glows like the millions of stars in the sky!
Natalie looked at Henry with her unbelievable expression. "How did you get this?!" Natalie looked back at the gown. "This gown cost millions and I was so eager to win this at the auction!" Natalie said, but she froze when she realized something.
"Wait!"
"It was you?!" Natalie's eyes went wide open! "You're the mysterious guy who won this on the auction!?"
Henry revealed a meaningful smile, "Did you like it?" He asked.
"Of course! Thank you so much, Henry!" Natalie said sincerely.
"No worries! I am happy to see you happy!" Henry replied.
He stared at Natalie's happy face, seeing her smile made his heart melt!