Charming || Descendants

TEN

Cleo sat at her vanity, the soft glow of the chandelier above casting a warm light over her flawless reflection. Her golden hair was elegantly pinned up, with a few loose curls framing her perfectly made-up face.

The room was bustling with energy as Jade, the daughter of Jasmine, Alexander, the son of Ariel, Chad, and Audrey, all worked together to help Cleo prepare for the evening's event.

Jade stood behind Cleo, holding up two tiaras and studying them carefully. "This one or the diamond-encrusted one?" she asked, her eyes narrowing in thought.

"Obviously the diamond one," Cleo replied, not even looking up. "I'm going for unforgettable tonight, and diamonds do that better than anything else."

Jade nodded in agreement, carefully placing the sparkling diamond tiara on Cleo's head. "You're right. Diamonds always make a statement."

Meanwhile, Alexander was sifting through a collection of necklaces on the vanity, holding each one up against Cleo's neck to see what complemented her gown best. "You've got so much bling here, Cleo," he joked, his tone light and teasing. "But I think this one's perfect." He held up a sapphire necklace that shimmered in the light.

Cleo glanced at the necklace in the mirror and then back at Alexander. "Good eye, Alex. That one's perfect." She tilted her head slightly so he could fasten the necklace around her neck.

"Naturally," Alexander said with a grin. "You know I've got style. And honestly, Cleo, you could make anything look incredible."

Cleo gave him a playful smile. "Flattery will get you everywhere, Alex."

As Jade finished adjusting the tiara, Chad strolled in, his usual confident swagger in place. "Are we ready to get out of here yet, or are you all still fussing over details?"

Cleo shot him a look in the mirror. "Perfection takes time, Brother. But don't worry, I'm almost there."

Chad chuckled, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. "You always are, Cleo. But you know, some of us don't need all the extras to look good."

Audrey, who had been quietly observing, stepped forward with a smirk. "You might not need them, Chad, but some of us like a little sparkle." She glanced at Cleo, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "And Cleo likes a lot."

"More is more," Cleo said, standing up and smoothing out her gown. "Tonight's about making sure everyone knows who the real star is."

Jade stepped back to admire Cleo, her eyes full of approval. "You've got this, Cleo. Just walk in, let them take it all in, and remember that no one can outshine you."

Cleo turned to her friends, a confident smile on her lips. "Trust me, they'll be too busy trying to keep up with me to think about anything else."

Alexander handed her a small, intricately designed clutch, a teasing grin on his face. "As if anyone could keep up with you. That's why you're Cleo Charming."

Cleo accepted the clutch, giving him a knowing look. "And don't you forget it."

Audrey stepped forward, holding a pair of sparkling earrings. "These will finish the look perfectly," she said, handing them to Cleo. "You'll be the envy of everyone there."

Cleo put the earrings on, admiring herself in the mirror. "As if that's anything new," she said with a wink. "But tonight, it's going to be on a whole new level."

Chad, who had been watching with a smirk, finally pushed himself off the wall. "Well, let's not keep the world waiting. They've been anticipating this moment long enough."

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"At last, here we are, broadcasting live from the coronation, where Prince Benjamin will soon be crowned King and Princess Cleo will be named Royal Advisor! I'm Snow White, bringing you up to the second coverage of who's the fairest of them all," Snow White announces.