Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Chapter 39

Before Mia could say anything, Eva beat her to it. “For an awards ceremony, of

course.”

Awards ceremony? Timothy recalled the list of finalists for the Fleur International Design Competition. Indeed, Mia had gotten through to the finals. He hadn’t

expected it.

When Laura had insisted on getting Mia a spot in the competition, Timothy hadn’t believed that she would get far at all. His gaze landed on Mia as he said in a low voice, “Congratulations.”

Mia looked calm. “Thanks.”

Timothy switched tacks. “But that evening gown doesn’t suit you.”

“Why not? I think it looks pretty nice.”

“It’s revealing too much of your back.”

Mia was lost for words. The dress had been designed to have cutouts in the back. Of

course, it would reveal her back.

Eva glanced at it, then said, “It does. Let’s look at some other ones.”

Dominic and the others would probably flip if they saw Mia wearing something so

revealing. It’d be better to have her wear something more conservative.

Mia was given several more dresses to try. With each one that she put on, she could sense Timothy’s eyes on her. She felt a little awkward. It was as if she was trying the

for

was in a dilemma. Eva asked, “Which one

your favorite?”

mainly because Timothy was still watching her.

a champagne-colored dress.

Her back would

slits to reveal her legs. It was

Mia didn’t want to go with the dress Timothy

reached out for the first dress that she’d

looking a

pregnant woman, Eva was getting tired. She said, “It’s fine as long

pay for

to walk over to them.

can only sell this to you if you buy

you know what that means, right? This is the rule at

this one along with it.” Timothy

Take this one too.”

wasn’t too happy about that. She looked at Mia. “They’re

be paying

dollars? Mia looked at the dresses.

wanted to come to this store in the first place. Mia had only agreed to come after

been a surprise to run into Shelly here and get into so much

“Swipe my card.”

“Swipe my card.”

She wasn’t surprised by Eva wanting to pay for the dresses, but what was

to pull?

didn’t want Eva to know about her and Timothy’s relationship. She put a