Chapter 224

Vivian Laurent arched an eyebrow as she examined Bianca Semona's gown.

"AN Atelier design?" Her tone dripped with skepticism. "I don't recall creating this piece."

Victoria Roscente turned away uncomfortably.

She couldn't bear to watch Bianca embarrass herself before the actual designer.

Bianca remained oblivious.

"You're not AN," she scoffed, tilting her chin up. "This is a limited edition I paid a fortune for!"

Whispers of admiration rippled through the surrounding socialites.

"Oh my god, is it really AN's work?"

"I've been on the waiting list for six months!"

"The tailoring is perfection!"

Bianca basked in their envy, twirling dramatically.

Victoria finally interjected. "That's enough."

Bianca blinked at her. "Why? This is an authentic AN original!" she insisted. "One of a kind!"

Vivian shook her head with an amused smile.

"Every AN piece has a unique serial number," she said calmly. "Check the official website."

The room fell silent.

Bianca's face paled slightly.

"Of course I verified it!" she snapped. "What would you know?"

Vivian's gaze swept across the crowd.

"Shall I make it clearer?" Her lips curved. "I am AN."

Bianca froze.

"I remember every design I've ever created." Vivian took a step forward. "This isn't one of them."

Gasps echoed through the room.

Bianca's face drained of color.

"Lies!" she shrieked. "You're just jealous!"

Vivian regarded her with pity.

"Wake up," she murmured. "You've been scammed, sweetheart."