After Dark, Ava — Episode 9

It is not. Check again. My dad got it from inside Vela. Maybe it is unreleased.

No. Wrong metal. Wrong inner tag. Wrong stitching. That is impossible. Miss Collins was right. You know her?

Miss Collins has done fitting work for us. Oh, so you are just a fitting model. That explains why you know a few things. Tomorrow, you will see what the real fashion world looks like.

Can't wait. Get in. Why? Tomorrow's dress.

I already have one. You? Mine might be better than yours. Confident.

You will see. He takes me to a private studio. No. Why?

First, waist is too low. Second, shoulder is too heavy. Third, will catch when I walk. You really only do fittings?

I pay attention. You are hiding a lot. Maybe. Tomorrow I will prove you are lying.

Good luck. One last thing. What? He points at it.

Number seven. Do you know why I remember it so clearly? I stay silent. Julien steps closer. Because Aureline gave that exact watch to Avae. He studies my face.

So tell me Avery, why are you carrying Ava's personal watch?