In This Life, I Want an Oscar, Not a Husband - Chapter 91

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This life, I choose The Oscars over a husband.
Chapter 91

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“That outfit is stunning.”
“It is, but… I’m worried it might come across as too aggressive or violent.”
“That’s a fair concern. What if we added something here to balance it?”

What I suggested adding were designs from our previous collection—pieces that captured the delicate beauty of Eastern aesthetics.
I wore a jacket adorned with lotus flower motifs, while Rowen donned a sheer top embroidered with lotus blossoms, the fabric strategically parted to reveal glimpses beneath.
It created the impression of lotus flowers blooming through open wounds.
Of course, bringing this entire vision to life flawlessly was thanks in large part to Kang Ye-reum’s styling expertise.

“With a concept like that, this is exactly how it should be worn.”

She had transformed my idea into its most refined form.
As a result, we didn’t just sidestep controversy—the outfit itself exuded sophistication and elegance.
The Eastern-inspired design also appealed beautifully to international audiences.
Rowen seemed genuinely delighted with the look.

“Thank you so much. Eun-rae, your styling skills are incredible.”
“Absolutely. She’s genuinely talented.”

I smiled as I looked at Rowen.
‘From my perspective too, it’s better to coordinate with Rowen together.’
We’re the only two Asia Ambassadors, after all!
Some Korean celebrities attended, but they were just campaign models.
Meanwhile, Rowen was clearly attending as an Asia Ambassador with me, so why would only I escape the controversy?
Inevitably, I’d catch some of the backlash from angry fans.
Thanks to Kang Ye-reum’s styling, I felt the photographers were taking noticeably more pictures when we made our entrance.
Even local passersby stopped to take photos as they walked by.
Most importantly—
[“Your outfit is absolutely stunning today!”]
I heard Lia’s compliment.
Who was Lia?
She was the lead actress from the Hollywood films I’d watched repeatedly on DVD as a child.
That such a Hollywood star was complimenting me…
I felt like I might malfunction all over again.
[“Thank you so much. Your outfit is wonderful too, Lia.”]
[“Mine is just okay. I didn’t even think to pay attention to my wardrobe for this.”]
Lia glanced around and furrowed her brow.
[“I didn’t even know this was that kind of concept. I’m really being foolish, aren’t I?”]
I immediately understood what Lia was saying.
Even a top star like Lia was conscious of such controversies.
After a moment’s thought, I pulled a small brooch from my pouch and handed it to her.
[“This…”]
[“What is this?”]
[“It’s a purple ribbon brooch. I received it after donating to a campaign against domestic violence. I thought it would look nice if we wore it together.”]
That was right. What I’d suggested adding wasn’t just the lotus-patterned outfit.
In fact, I’d made a donation after receiving the Bellassimo advertising fee.
Of course, I hadn’t done it with this intention.
It was just…
Having been exposed to domestic violence since childhood, there was an organization I’d consistently donated to whenever I had money in my previous life.
In this life, I was happy to be able to donate more quickly.
Yet here I was, attending a fashion show amid controversy about violence.
‘It’s not bad to make a statement at a time like this.’
The organization had once sent me plenty of brooches symbolizing opposition to domestic violence as thanks for my donation.
Recalling this, I asked the PR Team Leader of Bellassimo Korea for permission to wear the brooch, and she readily agreed.
In fact—

“Could we possibly distribute these to other people as well?”

Judging by the earnest look in his eyes, the sharp-minded Team Leader of Bellassimo Korea’s PR department seemed to have anticipated that this show would stir up some controversy.

“Of course.”

And so the brooch was given to all Korean entertainers, including myself.
As for the celebrities coming from other countries, there was nothing I could do about that, so I left it alone.
‘If that’s what Lia thinks, maybe she won’t be offended if I give it to her?’
With that thought, I held out the brooch, and Lia spoke with an expression of deep emotion.
[“How did you even think of something like this? Seriously.”]
Lia quickly took the brooch from me and fastened it to her chest.
[“Um… do I not need to consult with my stylist?”]
[“Don’t worry. I just fired my stylist.”]
Wow.
Hollywood really is different.
I marveled inwardly and pointed with my finger at the brooch on Lia’s chest.
[“Would it be alright if I adjusted the position for you?”]
It was slightly crooked, after all.
At my words, Lia made a Western gesture as if to say why not.
I carefully repositioned and fastened the ribbon-shaped brooch properly.
Then Lia smiled brightly and brought her cheek close to mine.
I tried my best not to faint from the overwhelming emotion.
[“Thank you. Let’s definitely act together in the same project sometime.”]
But her next words… were far too critical for me.
Even after Lia left for her place, I stood dazed for a long time.
Rowen whispered softly to me.
“Breathe, Eun-rae.”
“Oh, ah, yes.”
Ah. I hadn’t been breathing, had I?
At my response, Rowen chuckled with amusement.
“The Humanoid is deployed.”
“The Humanoid?”
“It’s still trending on SNS. That Red Carpet video.”
Damn it all.
I let out a deep sigh.

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The next day.
Park Yu-jin arrived at the Company and immediately searched for Bellassimo.
She knew that the Bellassimo Fashion Show had taken place last night.
She’d seen posts about it on SNS just before falling asleep, exhausted.

– Wow, is the Bellassimo Fashion Show concept for real lol
– The cuts and bloodstains are obviously violent, but they’re calling this fashion?

Though she hadn’t watched the videos or seen the photos, she could tell that this Bellassimo S/S collection concept was horrifying.
‘Well, should I write an article about this?’
But which Korean celebrities attended this Fashion Show?
‘I knew Kim Byul was attending….’
As she thought about it, she suddenly realized something.
‘Oh my god!’
Ha Eun-rae was the Bellassimo Asia Ambassador!
Damn.
Ha Eun-rae was going to get torn apart too?
With all the controversy surrounding this Fashion Show, every attendee was definitely being criticized.
Above all, Ha Eun-rae was so new to the industry that she probably hadn’t even learned how to choose her own clothes properly yet.
She looked at the articles streaming down the portal with a worried expression.

[Bellassimo Fashion Show, Violence Controversy?]

And alongside the predictable headlines—

[Ha Eun-rae Appears at Fashion Show with Purple Ribbon Brooch: “I Support All Beings Who Rise Above Violence.”]
[Ha Eun-rae SNS Trending: “#EndChildAbuse #EndDomesticViolence #SuicidePreventionCampaign”]
[Rowen, Ha Eun-rae, and Korean Celebrities: How They Escaped the Violence Controversy.]
[Designer Speaks Out on Violence Controversy: “Look at Ha Eun-rae’s outfit. This Fashion Show expresses rising above ‘inner wounds.'”]

…Articles with completely unexpected headlines decorated the news section.
When she opened one of them, Ha Eun-rae’s SNS post was prominently attached.

[I attended the Bellassimo Fashion Show.
The purpose of the Fashion Show left a deep impression on me.
All violence in this world must be eradicated.
And I support all beings who rise above violence.

#Bellassimo #Bellassimo #DomesticViolenceSupport #HouseOfHope]

That single post buried all the controversy surrounding this Bellassimo Korea concept.

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