In the private dressing room provided by Lusso, Liam was checking his schedule with Lily. "No private dinners and invitations, Jie!" he said firmly, looking at Lily who was busy pointing at the schedule of events.
"Okay, I understand. This time I agree with you," Lily replied casually, giving him a thumbs up without taking her eyes off him.
It was lucky that Liam had this exclusive dressing room. Away from the hustle and bustle. It was an oasis of calm for him who disliked excessive crowds.
"Mr. Shawn, I have to talk with Mr. Chou and Miss Sonia. Please keep Liam here until the stage," Lily told Shawn.
She had to meet a representative from Lusso, who used her artist services, to discuss their future cooperation.Shawn nodded politely, then went over to Liam, who was being made up by Jennie, his personal makeup artist.In the room, some of Lusso's staff were also giving directions so that Liam's look matched their theme.
After everything was ready, Lily looked at Liam and said, "Don't do anything crazy!"Her warning tone sounded like an alarm, but the blue-haired man just snorted in annoyance. Liam didn't disagree, but he also didn't say anything more.
"Ouch! Jie, that button is stuck on the bross. It's so hard to get it off!"Liam complained about his shirt. His sleeve buttons were caught on the accessories on his chest, which was frustrating him.Jennie tried to help, but the problem seemed more complicated than expected.
"Let me try to undo it, Miss," Shawn offered help in a calm voice.Jennie, who had already given up, smiled clumsily."Ah, Mr. Shawn, sorry to trouble you."
Liam glanced at Shawn with an ignorant smile. "Shawn Ge, can you do it?" he teased.
Shawn wasn't fooled by his words. He stared at the stuck button with his eyes, and his delicate fingers moved carefully to try to untangle the thread on the bross.Liam watched the man's hand movements.
"His fingers are so beautiful," he said to himself, unable to take his eyes off the man's fingers. In his mind's eye, those fingers seemed to be about to unbutton his shirt.
"Damn it! He's making me lose my mind. What a tease!"Liam said to himself.He had been swearing a lot lately, ever since Shawn Luo had appeared. Shawn Luo was a beautiful man who seemed more suited to being a model than a bodyguard.
Liam almost got lost in his imagination, but Shawn's words made him come back to reality.
"The thread is very strong," Shawn said. "Do you have any scissors?" he asked the staff.
However, the staff's answer was unsatisfactory. "Sorry, Mr. Shawn, our scissors were taken to Miss Chloe's dressing."
"Ah, I see. So there isn't anything to cut with?" muttered Shawn. He looked at Liam's arm with a dissatisfied expression. "There's no way I'm pulling on this, it'll damage the cross as well as the fabric." Shawn chuckled, trying to think quickly of a way to remove the thread without damaging the cross and Liam's clothes.
"How is this?"Jennie bit her nails, sounding worried. Shawn let out a soft sigh. His deep brown eyes showed calm. "We have no choice."
Shawn let out a small sigh, then decided to take quick action.He brought his face close to Liam's arm and bit the thread with his neat white teeth. It wasn't as easy as he thought it would be, considering the thread was made of a strong material that Lusso used in each of his collections.
Liam lowered his head slightly and watched Shawn closely. For a moment, he smelled a faint yet soothing fragrance. It was a natural fragrance that was hard to describe, like a gust of mountain air after a rain. It was a very calming scent.Liam's nose twitched, and he looked closely at every detail of Shawn's movements. They were so close that their heads were almost touching.
"It's done," Shawn said, lifting his head. He let go of Liam's arm, as if what had happened earlier didn't matter.
"Wow! Ge, you're really amazing," Liam murmured softly, almost in a whisper.
"It's just a small thing, Mr. Wang," Shawn replied, his voice remaining flat.
Liam smiled slightly.As he walked past Shawn to go to the door, their bodies were very close, just enough for Liam to whisper in Shawn's ear, "Thank you, Shawn Ge."
Shawn didn't react, just smiled briefly, keeping his composure. It seemed like he was used to this kind of situation.
"Mr. Wang, your time is almost up. Let me take you to the stage," Shawn said, leading Liam out of the dressing room.
Liam walked away elegantly, with his staff and bodyguards, including Shawn, who was always with him.They went to the main stage, while the crowd's noise and the lights filled the air.
Fashion Week continued with a bang, becoming a stage full of glitz and glamor.The spotlights and camera flashes mingled with the sound of cheers, echoing like a relentless wave.
Amidst the roar, Liam Wang stood out. Mixed in with the world-class models, his presence seemed to confirm his status as an unrivaled star.His charm and charisma were mesmerizing, like the moonlight in the middle of the night, enough to keep anyone captivated, even without excessive attempts at sweetness.
Shawn and the others waited at the side of the stage, observing the situation around the stage with great vigilance. The usual crowd at Fashion Week Milan seemed endless. Photographers were busy capturing the moment, while invited guests passed by. All was safe because the organizers had set high security standards.
When the event ended, Shawn went back to escort Liam with Lei and Hao, as he had been doing for the past few days. Lei and Hao followed behind them, along with Jennie and other staff. Lily herself walked on the other side of the star.
The hustle and bustle of the Fashion Week event was still in full swing, with guests, photographers, and staff milling around the stage.Suddenly, a voice broke through the crowd."Shawn!"
At the same time, they looked toward the voice.A beautiful woman with confident steps came toward them. Her face showed an elegance that almost matched the bright stage lights.
"When did you return? Why didn't you tell me? How is Fleur?"The woman asked a series of quick questions in Italian. Her voice was soft, but full of curiosity. It was clearly audible even in the middle of the crowded Fashion Week show.
"Signora Aleta, I will call you later. I'm running an errand," Shawn replied politely, a friendly smile gracing his face, as bright as the soft morning sun.
Liam was once again hypnotized by Shawn's seductive smile and red lips, which seemed to invite him to touch them. However, he quickly averted his eyes because he remembered that if he didn't control himself, he might attract the attention of the paparazzi, and that was not what he wanted.
"Okay, then. Call me as soon as you can," Aleta replied.After a bit of small talk, she left, leaving them with unanswered questions.
"Aleta Casiraghi! Hey, Shawn, did you ever escort him?" Liam asked teasingly, his voice full of curiosity.
It was definitely a predictable question. From Aleta's attitude, Liam could guess that their relationship was not just a professional one. There was something more between them, even if it wasn't obvious.
It was a predictable question.Liam could tell from Aleta's attitude that their relationship was more than just professional. There was something more between them, even if it wasn't obvious.
"You're right, Mr. Wang," Shawn replied casually, as if the question was just a coincidence."Is Stefano Da Costa also your client, Shawn Ge?"Liam continued his flirtation, grinning slightly.
Shawn felt stunned and a bit uneasy. Since when did he feel like he was being watched by Liam, his new bodyguard? Shouldn't a superstar like him have no time to keep an eye on their bodyguard, let alone a new one?
"Liam, never mind!" Lily's voice sounded firm, breaking the confusion created between them. Liam just chuckled softly and winked at Shawn.
"Liam, don't worry!" Lily said in a firm voice, which made the confusion between them disappear. Liam just laughed softly and winked at Shawn.
Shawn could only sigh softly, followed by Lily who did the same. Liam Wang was doing his usual thing, and this time the target of his prank was Shawn Luo, his new bodyguard.
"Wait!" Shawn suddenly stopped Lei from opening the car door when they arrived at the basement.Something wasn't right, and his instincts told him to stop.