Chapter 18
“Yes, Ms. Saunders. I know this is hard for you- Daphine sounded guilty
Cassidy interrupted, “No worries. Let him have it if he’s keen. Inform him that the grown is valued at 6 million dollars. There’s no room for negotiations. If he genuinely wants it, ask him to transfer 6 million dollars to my account”
“Ms. Saunders, are you sure? That’s A Night in Mallowbrook by Ashley we’re talking about Daphne never expected Cassidy to be so generous that she gave up her favorite,
“It’s fine. Let them take it if they appreciate it that much Cassidy was not satisfied with that gown, to begin with
Daphne expressed gratitude to Cassidy before hanging up and then conveyed Cassidy’s intention
“6 million dollars?” Kenny was shocked to hear the amount, never anticipating a gown to hold such value.
Samantha also went through the roof. “6 million dollars? Is that her offer?”
Daphine nodded. “This gown is haute couture, unique, and invaluable. Additionally, it’s Ashley’s masterpiece, taking an entire
year to craft
Meredith chimed in, “Dad, this gown is really worth the price. But it’s too steep. Forget it, I don’t want it anymore?
Kenny got angry. “It’s only 6 million dollars. I can’t disappoint you. He had made that claim before the crowd, but he hadn’t expected Cassidy to be willing to let go of the gown so easily. Challenged by the circumstances, he committed to the payment, despite the considerable amount leaving him distraught,
Meredith was so moved that she covered her mouth. “Oh, Dad. Deep down, she was convinced that Ashley’s masterpiece was worth it. She was overjoyed at the thought of owning the gown.
*6 million dollars, right?” Kenny asked again.
“Yes,” Daphne affirmed.
Kenny verified his readiness to transfer the amount.
Samantha remained incensed at the loss of 6 million dollars. While she wasn’t averse to indulging Meredith, she was convinced that Cassidy must have been aware of Kenny purchasing the gown for Meredith, hence the steep price tag
Samantha fumed. “She must take after that club dancer mother of hers–both money–minded. Demanding 6 million dollar? It’s daylight robbery!”
“Mom, she’s also your daughter. Meredith comforted kindly.
That irked Samantha. “Hmph! So much for birthing such a heartless daughter
Soon, Kenny’s transfer was done. He grimaced after writing off 6 million dollars. Never before had he encountered a gown worth that much. Yet, har gnashed his teeth and paid it for Meredith
Meredith was touched. “Thank you, Dad!“
Daphne smiled, “Shall I arrange for it to be delivered to your doorstep?”
“Yes,” agreed Kenny.
Meanwhile, Cassidy was at a road junction when her phone prompted an inward remittance of 6 million dollars. A smirk played about her lips as she fished out another phone from the armrest box and dialed a number.
*Hello, Ms. Jenkins. Is there anything you need?” Linda’s voice sounded from the other end of the line in local lugrean slang,
Cassidy replied in lugrean, “There’s a cocktail party scheduled for next week. Please have ‘Blallas Tears’ airlifted to me tonight.”
“Sure. Ms. Ashley Jenkins. Happy to help,” came Linda’s response.
With that, Cassidy hung up the phone.
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Chapter 18
In the fashion world, Ashley was a mysterious, elusive figure. Despite making a debut at a young age, her design of “A Night in Mallowbrook catapulted her into overnight fame within the fashion industry. Yet, Ashley remained unseen, evading the authoritative media and fashion celebrities for reasons of her own.
Cassidy had crafted numerous haute couture pieces under the pseudonym “Ashley,” which were highly coveted within fashion circles. Her avant–garde designs and unique style made her creations a staple at fashion weeks. Despite the acclaim, designing remained a mere hobby for her.
“A Night in Mallowbrook came to fruition after her sudden inspiration during a night walk in Mallowbrook. After spending a calendar year, she ultimately finished it, tailoring herself the gown. At fashion weeks, countless supermodels had vied for the
gown.
Later, Cassidy selected Tasha, whose figure bore a resemblance to her own, showcasing the masterpiece, propelling Tasha to fame as a top model. However, Cassidy’s crowning achievement was the Rlallas Series, with the design blueprint of “Blallas‘ Tears‘ causing a sensation in the fashion world. Despite the buzz, the gown had yet to be unveiled at any event.
Cassidy was especially fond of “Blallas‘ Tears“, so since Meredith liked “A Night in Mallowbrook” so much, she thought she might as well let Meredith have it. “A Night in Mallowbrook” took a year to hit the market and cost 1.5 million dollars. Her asking for 6 million dollars was merely to rip Kenny off. She guessed it was time to show the world “Blallas Tears” at Saunders Group’s cocktail party.
Just as she floored the gas, Josiah called. “Cassidy, is Paisley with you?”
Cassidy held the steering wheel and frowned. “No. Why?”
Josiah explained, “I just got to the kindergarten and the teacher said somebody had picked Paisley up already. I thought it was
you
Cassidy’s eyes widened in surprise as she stepped on the brake subconsciously, almost causing a crash from behind. “What? Who picked her up?”
“No idea. The teacher saw another kid off and then found Paisley missing later. I’m checking the surveillance footage now,” said Josiah.
Cassidy fell into turmoil instantly. Still, a name quickly flashed through her mind–Nathan.
Bang!
The door of the CEO’s office was abruptly pushed open. Nathan just finished an overseas video conference, only to see Cassidy storming inside, an unexpected sight at Cypress Corporation.
Before he could speak, Cassidy interrogated, “Is Paisley with you?”
“What?” Nathan was perplexed.
His reaction ticked Cassidy off even more. “Nathan, I’ve made it clear that Paisley’s my bottom line! You may have your limits. but so do I! Where have you hidden Paisley?”
Not much of a reaction came from Nathan. “Your daughter is missing?”
Cassidy froze momentarily. “Playing dumb, huh? Didn’t you send somebody to take Paisley away?”
“Why would I?” Nathan retorted, leaning back slightly. “What would I gain from it?”
“I want the truth! Did you take Paisley away?” Cassidy sounded menacing.
Nathan sneered with a faint smile, “I never deny my deeds.”
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