Chapter 39
Jouma gre a cold laugh, then spoke sharply. “What makes you think my dress is fakeit
foriben, a commediost at the entrance drew her attention. She looked up to see Howell, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, his handsome.
ommusing presence impossible to miss. Beside him was thir graceful Margot. They really were a picture–perfect comple.
Sering thủy, Joanna could
her alisgust. She felt like throwing something vile right at Howell’s face, He was truly insufferable,
Her mand flashed back to that night when he se tropoly refused to sign the divorce papers. He was shameless to
to the extreme.
Howell carried himselt with an air of undeniable mobility, his serious expression suggesting that he was lost in thought,
Margot, huumever, wote a self-sausted smile. She had deliberately entered with him, even though they’d met outside. Howell, ever the gentleman, had simply accompanied her B
Thus was all part of Margots dever liule scheme–to create the illusión of helug a couple, and in turn, garner all the attention.
Now, standing tall with her chin lifted highs, Margot basked in the praise from those around her. She felt like the center of the universe.
People nearby were already whispering, “Miss Caldwell looks stuming! That dress is radiant, and the diamond–wow, they practically blind you with the sparkle
But then, a voice suddenly cut through the flurry of compliments. “Wait a minute, didn’t I just see that dress! It’s exactly the same one Ms. Osborne
Before anyone could respond.
Lanother voice shouted out, “Look! Miss Caldwell and Ms. Osborne are wearing the same dress?”
The room immediately turned its attention to the two women, eyeing them up and down, clearly eager for the drama to unfold.
In high society, nothing was more embarrassing than a “dress collision: Whoever looked less impressive would surely become the subject of
But Joanna, cool and unruffled, stood tall. Her poise and confidence created a strong presence that made Margos look small and unremarkable in
Margot, however, was furious Hearing that their dresses had “collided,” she could barely contain her rage.
She thought, “How could this be happening! And of all people, why does it have to be Joanna?
Theodora, also stunned, gasped and instinctively covered her mouth. “Oh my god, they really do look identicall
But derjodown. Theodora knew exactly what was going on–only one of them was wearing the real thing
Someone from the crowd murmured, “Miracle Brand’s custom pieces are always one–of–a–kind. How could
there be two of the same drew so
The mean inuzzed will clutter, and the exdicilient grew.
Thændora jumped in rager to stir the pot. “Joanna, how pathetic are your Wearing a knockoff and still daring to show up here!”
Heaning Theodoras words. Margot felt a wave of relief. She hadn’t expected things to unfold this way, but now it worked in her favor.
candal Everyone prided themselves un their status and reputation, and being associated with
carly, wearing fakes was a
eir goods was unforgivable
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femained calm and composed, her voice steady as she responded, “How do you know my
y dress is a knockoff? If you kee
min dhe least but worried she knew the days was 100% authentic, bought by Donald. As a fashion designer, she could easily identity the
the wool over her vyra
Joanna kormil
ere was tun way the duras could be a fake. Kral diamonds and fake diamonds were relatively easy to tell apart,
Marga, overhearing this, couldn’t help but stude slightly. She then chimed in, “What a coincidence, huh? hat just to clarity, ty dress was pun hand thorougli a privair contact
Hiere’s no way mine could be fake?
Chapter 39
Thre
cred gasped in awe. They thought Nine figures for a dress? That is jaw dropping? They stared at her with adunication
When they glanced at Howell standing beside her, it all seemed perfectly normal. After all, Howell was one of the wealthiest men in Osland City- spending that much on a dress was pocket change for hun.
Margot beamed with satisfaction, watching as everyone seemed to side with her.
With a smile that oozed elegance, she turned to joanna and asked, Joanna, where did you buy your dress? Was it some kind of scam?”
Just then, a deep, magnetic voice rang out from behind. “What? Are you saying the dress I bought for Joanna is a fake?”
The crowd turned as one, their expressions lighting up in surprise. It was Donald. The crowd erupted in whispers
Donald, the film star–dignified, rare to see in public–had just walked in. Many in the crowd were his die–hard fans.
His sharp, godlike features and smoldering gaze stood out, especially his eyes–they practically seemed to spark with energy. His tall, perfect frame cut through the crowd as he walked toward Joanna.
Donald had been delayed earlier, but upon entering, he overheard Margot’s remark. He shot her a cold look before asking, his voice sharp.
Margot’s expression faltered immediately. She thought. What did Donald mean by that! Was he implying that Joanna’s dress is from him? What is their relationship?”
Panic hit her. Donald’s status was undisputed
She could claim Joanna was wearing a knockoff, but if it was truly from Donald, she couldn’t just say that,
Donald was a fashion icom–there was no way he’d buy a fake. Even if he had been fooled, she knew better than to openly say so, considering lus standing
But inside, she seethed with frustration
“Mr. Menzie, you’ve misunderstood” she quickly said, forcing a smile. I wasn’t implying anything like that. I just didn’t want Joanna to get
scammed”
Meanwhile. Theodora, seeing Donald, was momentarily stunned.
But when she saw how Donald was standing up for Joanna, she couldn’t help but jump in, eager to stir the pot. “Mr. Menzie, did you personally buy this dress for her? What’s your relationship with Joanna? Were you tricked?”
Donald glanced at Theodora with a faint smile, then asked, “Oh? And what exactly do you mean by that?”
“Actually, Theodora continued smugly. “Joanna isn’t some high–society lady, She’s divorced and comes from a underdeveloped area. If this dress wasn’t bought by you, but rather bought by Joanna with your money, then it might just be a knocko
The crowd gasped, surprised by the new revelations. Everyone immediately began to reassess Joanna
Donald’s sharp defense of Joanna only fueled Theodora’s frustration and jealousy. She was seething, thinking, “How on earth can Joanna get so lucky! Why is Donald treating her like thi
Though Howell stood silently in the crowd, his shock was no less intense was going on between Joanna and Donald
e than a
anyone else’s. More than anyone, he wanted to know what exactly
