Chapter 1047:

Dolores thought that she had misheard something.

Concern creased Dustin’s brow as an ominous feeling settled over him. Fixing Dolores with a subtle smile, Hester spoke with deliberate precision. “Your dear friend Linsey has quite the reputation as a fashion designer. Being so close to someone with such refined taste, you must possess excellent judgment yourself. Perfect for helping Joanne select jewelry.”

She then shifted to another topic. “Dustin’s birthday approaches, and we’re planning an elegant dinner party. Joanne will accompany him as his date and must look absolutely stunning.”

This news wasn’t new to Dolores, yet hearing it repeated did nothing to lessen the ache piercing her heart.

Before she could voice any refusal, Joanne stepped forward with apparent intimacy, linking their arms and guiding her toward a display counter.

this necklace look to you?” After posing the question, Joanne seemed to recall something and retrieved her phone, displaying a photo for Dolores. “Here’s the

began in Dolores’ ears, coming in waves and making Joanne’s voice sound distant

the phone

with opulence, each detail radiating costly

journey starts at

its shine cutting into her vision like

jealousy in Dolores; what she truly envied was how effortlessly Joanne had won Hester’s favor. With a

not skilled at evaluating jewelry.” Dolores’ voice came out rough and strained as she

disappointment. “You’re not? That’s strange. Someone who is

regret. “Oh, I’m so

you didn’t say

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