Chapter 392 Gradually relaxed

However, they seemed quite approachable, asking her all sorts of questions and showing genuine concern, so Alana gradually relaxed.

Once her hair and makeup were done, they brought out a prepared evening gown and helped her into it.

With her face adorned with exquisite makeup, her already striking features became even more beautiful and captivating.

Her long, lustrous black hair was swept up into a high bun, secured with a sparkling diamond hairpin.

The champagne-colored evening gown draped over her made her look as beautiful and noble as a princess.

The entire team of stylists couldn’t help but be captivated by her beauty.

“Miss Martin, you look so beautiful!”

“Yes, you look like a fairy. Mr. Hudson will be completely enchanted when he sees you!”

Alana glanced at her reflection in the mirror and lost herself in thought for a moment.

The woman in the mirror was indeed stunning.

It was as if she had stepped right out of a painting, a beauty so unreal it seemed almost unreal.

“Where is Stephan?”

No sooner had she spoken than her phone vibrated, signaling a new message.

It was from Stephan.

Stephan: [Take the elevator to the top floor. I’ll be waiting for you there.]

Alana’s eyelashes fluttered. As she read the message, a vague premonition began to stir in her heart.

The top floor was on the twenty-eighth level. Alana stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the twenty-eighth floor.

The elevator doors closed, and the floor numbers began to change.

Alana stared at the rising numbers, her heartbeat unconsciously quickening.

Ding!

The elevator stopped on the twenty-eighth floor.

The elevator doors slowly closed.

During the ascent, Alana’s palms had grown sweaty with nervousness.

She couldn’t help but take a deep breath, tugged her evening gown slightly, and stepped out slowly.

The moment she stepped out, the top floor was pitch black, so dark she could barely see her hand in front of her face.

Alana couldn’t help but feel a little scared. She called out softly, “Stephan?”

“Stephan, where are you?”

When there was no response, the sweat on her palms grew even more, and she felt like turning back.

This isn’t some kind of prank, is it?

But on second thought, that’s impossible.

Stephan wouldn’t play a prank like this on her.

Alana took another step forward, not realizing what she had stepped on.

Whoosh!

The pitch-black night was instantly lit up as bright as day.

Countless specks of light, like stars, sparkled before Alana.

Alana stared in astonishment at the scene before her.

Flowers, balloons, candlelight, and star-shaped chandeliers filled nearly the entire penthouse.

Even the ground beneath Alana’s feet was covered in beautiful, vibrant rose petals.

What a beautiful and romantic scene... it was as if she were in a dream.

She stared blankly, unable to snap out of it for a long time.

She didn’t notice at all that a dark figure slowly approaching her.

A magnetic, melodious voice rang out from behind her.

“Do you like it?”

Alana turned around in shock and saw the man standing behind her.

She had no idea when he’d appeared or where he’d come from.

The man was wearing a pure black haute couture suit that fit his tall, muscular frame perfectly, making him look exceptionally elegant and handsome.

His hair was neatly combed, with his bangs swept back to reveal a broad forehead, fully showcasing his striking facial features, deep, chiseled contours with sharp, angular lines.

He looked like a noble prince straight out of a comic book, his good looks breathtaking.

Alana couldn’t help but blush as she gazed at his overwhelmingly handsome features.

Suddenly, she felt that compared to him, all the beauty around her paled in comparison, not even a fraction of his charm.

His presence made everything beautiful behind her pale in comparison.

“Stephan, you look so handsome tonight, as elegant and noble as a prince.”

Stephan curved his lips, took Alana’s hand, then leaned down and kissed the back of her hand devoutly. “So are you. You look beautiful tonight, my princess.”

The moment his warm, moist kiss landed on the back of her hand, Alana’s heart fluttered uncontrollably.

The man lifted his head slightly, still holding her hand as if kissing it. “Your Highness, may I invite you to a romantic candlelit dinner?”

Alana nodded eagerly. “Of course. It would be my pleasure.”

Stephan smiled, then took Alana’s small hand and led her through a path lined with star-shaped pendant lights.

Then, Alana saw a huge, glowing pumpkin carriage.

She looked at Stephan in surprise.

Stephan raised an eyebrow and gestured for her to come, “Your Highness, please get in.”

Alana bit her lip and, supported by Stephan, slowly stepped into the carriage. Inside the carriage, a whole new scene unfolded: a beautiful starry sky ceiling made it feel as though they were immersed in the vast cosmos, filled with infinite comfort and imagination.

In the center of the carriage stood a round table, laden with sumptuous dishes, desserts, candlelight, and roses.

To have a candlelit dinner in a place like this was truly magical and wonderful.

Alana was both surprised and thrilled; she couldn’t help but look at Stephan. “Did you arrange all of this?”

Stephan curved his lips. “Do you like it?”

Alana nodded vigorously. “Yes, yes, I love it.”

No one had ever prepared such a surprise for her before.

And the setting was so dreamlike and beautiful, Stephan must have put a lot of thought and effort into planning this, right?

Touched, she said, “I really love it.”

Stephan smiled. “I’m glad you like it.”

To win the heart of such a beauty, he felt that whatever he did was worth it. “Come, sit down and try some.”

Alana looked at the spread of food on the table. “This food... it looks familiar...”

They were all her usual favorites... simple, home-cooked dishes.

“I made them myself.”

Alana couldn’t help but be shocked. “Where did you learn to cook?”

“In the hotel kitchen.”

“You...”

Alana was so moved she didn’t know what to say, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears.

So that was why he’d been gone for so long, to prepare her favorite dinner. He really... is so thoughtful.

She couldn’t help but ask, “Is today some kind of special occasion? Why did you go to all this trouble?”

Stephan smiled. “Take a guess.”

Alana blurted out, “Is it your birthday?”

“No, no, no... it’s not your birthday. Your birthday hasn’t come yet. Could it be my birthday? No, no, no... my birthday has already passed this year...”

“Is it your mom’s birthday?”

“Is it your dad’s birthday?”

None of those.

When a parent has a birthday, does the son prepare a surprise for his girlfriend and celebrate it with her?

“Or is today some special, memorable day for you?”

Alana guessed several possibilities, but none of them were right.

“What should I do? I can’t figure it out. Just tell me what special day it is today.”

She looked at Stephan with wide, helpless, teary eyes. Her soft, pitiful expression easily touched the softest part of his heart.

Stephan’s lips curved upward. He didn’t answer her question right away, but silently reached into his pocket and pressed a button on a remote control.

Alana was about to ask again when suddenly, the starry sky ceiling above them slowly opened.

She looked up curiously, and what met her eyes was a boundless night sky.

But gradually, something began to drift down, flakes of snow-white matter.

Several of them drifted into the car.

Alana instinctively reached out and caught one of them.

It felt icy cold against her palm, then gradually melted in her warm hand.

She froze. “Is this... snow?”

Wasn’t it too early in the season for snow?

How could it suddenly start snowing?

More and more snowflakes drifted in; looking through the roof of the carriage, she saw nothing but a dense, white haze.

Alana had never seen snow this heavy before. She no longer had time to think about the delicacies inside the pumpkin carriage; she hurriedly climbed out and ran outside to admire the romantic, snow-covered scenery.

She stood there, completely enveloped by the swirling snowflakes, as countless flakes settled on her head and shoulders.

Under the glow of the lights, the swirling snowflakes looked even more breathtaking, as stunning as a scene straight out of a fairy tale.