Chapter 889:

The question was directed at Aliza, but his eyes landed squarely on Carrie. It wasn’t a question. It was a challenge.

Sensing an opportunity, Aliza bit her lip, her voice carrying a trace of grievance. “I’m not entirely sure… I think Miss Hinks liked that gown, but when I arrived, I only heard Carrie saying Miss Hinks didn’t have a good figure…”

Her words were carefully chosen, deliberately vague, yet heavy enough to stir suspicion.

Kristopher’s gaze darkened, his expression turning icier.

Carrie, however, didn’t react. The moment she spotted Kristopher, she turned away, her focus shifting elsewhere—as if his presence meant nothing to her.

Her attention remained on the gown, still lying untouched on the ground.

clean, and

to be bullied into paying for something she

born into privilege. She had worked, scraped by, held

the sofa, and spoke to the designer with quiet finality. “I don’t want the gown

following the grip up to a familiar face—Kristopher. She

discarded gown, then back to her. “Adults should take responsibility for their actions.” His voice was calm, but

.cóm is the source

million is nothing. But for the designer, it’s everything. You can refuse the gown, but there was no need to treat

suddenly pulled her arm free from Kristopher’s grasp, her movements sharp

she turned to Alethea, a

Hinks, did you hear

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