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Sonya finished assisting Lily Lane, and JoyPlus finally assigned Lily Lane an assistant. Sonya could focus on her wedding preparations.
“Preparations are underway at my family’s home. I’ll be back in about two weeks. Shall we schedule a meeting between our families then?” Henry messaged.
She agreed; the thought of the meeting made her nervous.
“My wedding dress is ready. If you’re free tomorrow, try it on.”
“Okay.”
“Sorry I can’t come.”
understand.”
Sonya
arrived at the bridal shop, and a saleswoman greeted her warmly.
“Ms. Ella! We’ve been expecting you. Your dress arrived last night. Please try it on. We can make adjustments if needed.”
Half an hour later, Sonya emerged.
“Wow, she’s stunning!” a saleswoman gasped.
Sonya smiled and looked at herself in the mirror. A sapphire blue satin V–neck gown, adorned with thousands of tiny diamonds, shimmered like starlight. The blue crystal headband perfectly complemented the dress.
“This is Professor Aurora’s final masterpiece. Our prized possession. Mr. Sullivan persuaded her to sell it to you. She even made alterations based on your measurements. It’s one–of–a–kind and highly collectible,” the saleswoman said excitedly.
Sonya touched the exquisite fabric.
“Sonya?”
Sonya turned to see Seraphina West and Julian Jennings. They were surprised to see her in a wedding gown.
“It’s really you. I thought I was seeing things,” Seraphina West said, approaching her.“Coincidence? Did you follow us here to try on dresses?”
Sonya ignored her and continued admiring her gown.
“Sonya, you’re still angry about the island incident. You misunderstood us. Just don’t say anything inappropriate to my mother–in–law.”
Seraphina West sighed, feigning magnanimity.
West, your gown has arrived. This way, please.”
Seraphina West nodded and‘ went to the fitting room.
Only Sonya and Julian Jennings remained. She was in her wedding gown; he was in a black suit. They could see each other in the mirror.
Julian Jennings’s face darkened.“You want me to say you look beautiful in that dress?”
Sonya was speechless.“Why would I need your opinion?”
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“You do look beautiful.”
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Julian Jennings sighed.“But if you think this will make me marry you, you’re wrong.” Sonya was shocked.“Are you insane?”
“We’re here to try on our wedding outfits. You’re here too, in a wedding dress. This isn’t a coincidence!”
“It is.”
“Sonya, I’ve been thinking.”
“About?”
Julian Jennings paused.“I can forgive you and take you back. I can spoil you again. As long as you don’t expect me to marry you.”
Sonya laughed.“So, you’re marrying Seraphina West and want a mistress on the side?”
“Only you.”
“How honored I am. But I feel sorry for Seraphina West. Don’t you love her? Why are you already planning a mistress before the wedding? Your love is cheap!”
“Sonya, I’m giving you another chance!”
“No, thank you.”
Seraphina West emerged from
emerged from the fitting room and went directly to Sonya.
“Julian, do you like my dress?” She didn’t look at the mirror but at Julian Jennings. Julian Jennings smiled.“Beautiful.”
“Compared to Sonya’s?”
He smiled again.“Yours is more beautiful.”
Seraphina West, satisfied, looked at herself in the mirror. A regal gown. She nodded, then saw Sonya and frowned.
Beauty is subjective, but sometimes objective. Sonya’s gown was undeniably more stunning.
“Her dress must be expensive,” Seraphina West said to the saleswoman, who didn’t respond.
Seraphina West nodded.“Your designers are world–renowned. You serve high–end clients. The prices are high. You shouldn’t let just anyone in. Check if they can afford the dresses first.”
Sonya found it laughable.
“I love this dress. The fit is perfect,” Sonya said to the saleswoman.
“I’ll
wrap it up
for you.”
“Make her pay first,” Seraphina West said.
The saleswoman was confused.“Ms. Ella has already paid.”
Seraphina West’s face fell. She looked at Julian Jennings.
“Julian, you didn’t pay for this, did you?”
Julian Jennings frowned.“Of course not.”
Seraphina West gasped.“So, this dress is cheap, despite its looks. Sometimes appearances deceive.
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But people usually match their possessions, right?”
Sonya
had
no
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intention of arguing, but
Seraphina West was
relentless.
“How much is this dress?” Sonya asked the saleswoman.
The saleswoman gave a price, and Seraphina West’s face turned dark. “Compared to hers?”
The saleswoman hesitated. “Yours is much more expensive.”
Sonya nodded.“People usually match their possessions. That’s true.”
She went to the dressing room and overheard Seraphina West’s furious outburst. When Sonya emerged, Seraphina West had already left. Julian Jennings remained.
“Don’t cause me more trouble. I’m tired and stressed.”
“Julian Jennings,
think
before
speak! you
What trouble
have
I
caused?”
He sighed.“Give that dress to Seraphina.”
