GabbyBy the time my taxi pulled up outside the glass doors of the most exclusive salon in the city, the afternoon sun was already starting to dip. The moment I stepped inside, the soft lighting and the calm scent of lavender, vanilla, and coffee wrapped around me.Madame Claire, the owner and master stylist, spotted me right away. Her eyes lit up with professional excitement as she walked over, smiling warmly and guiding me straight to a comfortable velvet chair in front of a big, bright mirror.“Ah, Ms. Eni,” Claire said, running a gentle hand through my thick dark hair. “Mr. Vanny called ahead earlier. He gave very clear instructions—he wants you looking like absolute royalty tonight. So, tell me, what kind of look are you hoping for?”“I want something elegant,” I replied, adjusting my handbag on my lap. “Classy, but striking enough to turn a few heads when I walk into the room.”Claire’s eyes sparkled with sudden inspiration. She smiled, patted my shoulder, and stepped away for a
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