Hollywood Zenith

" Which one?" He laid out a myriad of dresses for her to choose. He had instructed Henri to stock up on latest trends, that included a number of evening gowns for each of them.

Lilly might be responsible for their makeover but in meantime, he wanted to take care of their needs. This amount of money was really not much in his eyes.

Also any unused dress and other supplies could be easily sent to his foundation, where they could be donated to the those in needs. After years of operation, he had manage to establish at least one branch in every major capital which also acted as a kind of shadow embassy for AXA guild as well as his other enterprises.

" What about this?" She pointed at a modest black gown with long sleeve and a short vertical cut from knee to feet.

" Try it. Also try this, I guess your size but there are also spares in the dressing room. Yiu can pick any colour you like." He pointed at expensive lingeries.

Helga blushed and said," I am not familiar with them. Why don't you help me?" Seeing her like this, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry because she was more embarrassed about putting on clothes than to stand naked in front of him!

After fiddling around, they managed to choose a perfect size for her. It fit her impeccably and also gave him some food for his eyes, as she looked extremely sexy wearing the dark purple undergarments which contrasted perfectly against her snow white skin!

" W-what? Does it look strange?" She asked with worry in her eyes because he wasn't saying anything.

" No, no, you are absolutely beautiful. Just try the dress first."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

" Are you sure?"

" Do I not look sincere enough? I have the urge to just push you down right here, right now!" He chuckled which made her blush because of his crudeness still she liked this side of him too.

After few more minutes, she came out wearing the sleek black dress. It wasn't too tight around her body but still accentuated her curves. It wasn't showing much of her skin leaving much to onlooker's imagination which was different from outright nudity. For him sich a dress worked best but he wasn't someone to control what she could and couldn't wear.

She laughed and said, she never liked attention from others when she had already had someone who admired her. It was enough for her but at the same time she appreciated his concerns.

He made her sit on the chair again before he started arranging her hair. To give a surprise he didn't want to look at the results before henwas finish with the job.

Without holding back, his hands moved at lightening speed as he started arranging her hair meticulously. After about an hour, he was done with her makeup and let her admire his work because he too needed to get dressed.

With some casual suit and pants, he was ready within few minutes. He came to the dressing room to see her still transfixed looking her own appearance in the mirror.

Several long braids hanging along the side of her cheek and rest of her long hair tied in a intricate manner like a princess perched on her shoulder.

The makeup was light but with slightly darker shadow around her eyes accentuated her beauty. She couldn't believe that it was her reflection in the mirror.

" What are you looking at?"

" Is this really me? I find it hard to believe."

Samuel was stunned for a moment before bursting out laughing, she was just so cute whenever she showed her nativity.

" I look funny right?" She mistook his laughter as him making fun of her.

" No, you are cute."

" Stop making fun of me!"

" What are you going to do? You would want me to mess us your dress and ruin your make up right? Believe me I will do it of you don't stop being so cute!" He chuckled again holding her in his arm.

Seeing his gentle smile, she just melted in his embrace before saying," I really don't mind us spending the night at home. I don't like fancy, crowded places."

" Don't worry. As I said this place is special. No one would bother us there, let's go." He gave her a peck on the lips before leading her downstairs.

" We will be going out so you guys could have dinner and have some rest. Since there are not much people here, you can also give them few days off if they needs it." He informed Henri on his way out.

" As you wish, have a safe trip." Everyone bowed and send the couple out with smiles. With matching clothes, they really looked good together.

" You guys should also take some rest. I don't think there would be any issue since I only have Helga to protect." He also shouted in air which made Helga confused.

She didn't know what he said but suddenly a person appeared out of thin air with a concerned look on his face. She remembered him being his guard of something.

" Young master, it's dangerous especially now that people are trying to dig up more about you amd the reason for your visit. We have apprehended many people trying to bypass then security in past few days." He urged Samuel to reconsider but with one look he knew young man's heart was set.

" I know it will make your job harder but I am not going to the city. There is a quaint little place dozen of kilometres which is famous for it's food. You remember it right?"

" Yes."

" It's enough right? If something really happens, you can hurry over to that location. For now, just stay put and try to protect this place in Raphael's absence."

"...as you wish." In the end, he had to reluctantly agree and mase way for both of them.

Samuel and Helga went to the garage to pick up their ride for their date while she asked about his conversation.