Lahat ng Kabanata ng FASHION AND CRIME: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Detective James took a deep breath, shuffling through notes and organizing files related to the recent arrests. He checked the case summaries and pieced together evidence that could connect the thieves to the past crimes, like the Abibba house robbery and the infamous wedding heist. He knew he didn’t have time, and the mayor was waiting for answers.A light knock on the door broke his concentration. James lifted his head and called out, “Come in.”Detective Lewis stepped in. “Morning, James,” Lewis greeted while nodding. His voice was calm, but there was something serious in his eyes.“Morning, Lewis,” James replied, leaning back slightly in his chair. He raised an eyebrow, sensing there was news.“The interrogation is set up. The suspects are waiting for you,” Lewis informed him.James nodded, and his face turned serious. “Good. Let’s get this going,” he said as he stood and gathered a few necessary files from his desk.Lewis stepped back out of the office, giving James room to follo

After discussing the main issues at hand, the team moved on to a few more important points. They discussed about security and how to control the number of people entering to avoid congestion, making sure all guests had their tickets and were checked in properly. Josh mentioned that the camera team had been instructed to record important moments without interfering the models and the performance. Vivian brought up the need to have a quick makeup station for models between segments, and everyone agreed it was a smart addition.Tashil nodded as she made a note. “One last thing,” she said, her eyes scanning the room. “We need everyone to be present an hour before the show starts tomorrow to go over any last-minute updates. This will give us time to fix any small issues before guests arrive.”With everything covered, Tashil glanced at her watch and then looked up at the team. “Thank you all for your hard work and attention. Let’s make tomorrow’s show unforgettable,” she said. She stood up

Left alone in his office, Mayor Wallace glanced at the envelope in his hand. He knew the contents were important, but his desk was already piled high with urgent documents. He placed the envelope neatly on top of a stack of other files and said to himself, “I’ll get to it later,” before turning back to the city budget he was working on. The office continued to get busy around him as he refocused on his tasks, and he was to tackle one thing at a time.That afternoon, the great hall of Style Studios was transformed into an unbelievably beautiful venue for the most awaited bridal fashion show of the season. The event, called "Love Eternal Bridal," promised to showcase the most recent designs in wedding fashion, drawing excitement from all corners of the fashion world.The guests, dressed in their finest, slowly filled the hall, their conversations blending with the soft background music."I heard Sylvania’s new collection is breathtaking," one woman said to her friend as they sat down."

He grabbed his napkin, wiping his mouth as he set his fork down with a thud. “Admire Zagaff Manscent?” he said, his tone filled with disbelief. “Victor, are you serious? That man is nothing but a snake in a suit.”Victor raised an eyebrow, pretending to be surprise. “Oh? Why do you say that, Leonardo?”Leonardo leaned forward with a low voice as he tried to control his anger. “Zagaff is the kind of man who shakes your hand while holding a knife behind his back. Let me tell you a story,” he began, gesturing with his fork. “There was a time I almost partnered with him, years ago. He promised me a fair deal, a partnership that would’ve made us both rich. But you know what he did? He deceived me. Stole the deal right out from under my nose and then turned around and made me look like a fool in front of the board. He doesn’t care about loyalty or trust. All he cares about is himself.”Victor nodded slowly, hiding the satisfaction he felt. He hadn’t even needed to push Leonardo; his hatred

She walked professionally while holding a tablet in her hands. Ever since Russell had married Sylvania, Natasha had noticeably stopped flashing him the unnecessary smiles she used to give.“Good morning, Mister Thompson,” Natasha greeted. “I just wanted to inform you that your eleven-thirty meeting with the finance team has been moved to twelve noon. There’s also a package that just arrived for you. It’s at reception if you’d like me to bring it up.”Russell leaned back in his chair, giving her a brief but appreciative nod. “Thank you, Natasha. I’ll adjust my schedule for the meeting. As for the package, no need to trouble yourself; I’ll pick it up later when I get a break.”Natasha nodded. “Very well. Let me know if you need anything else.”“Will do,” Russell replied, flashing a quick smile before turning back to the document on his screen.Natasha turned and walked out of the office, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. She closed the door quietly behind her, leaving