Chapter 901

Chapter 901:

Their eyes met. Alethea quickly snapped out of her thoughts and forced a smile. Her voice was casual when she asked, “That dress is gorgeous. Which store is it from?”

Kyson’s gaze flickered toward the box again, his features softening almost imperceptibly. But Alethea saw it. The look in his eyes… it wasn’t just casual admiration. It was affection. And that realization stung.

“A designer I know made it,” Kyson said. “He’s not taking commercial orders anymore, so you probably can’t buy it.”

Alethea hesitated. Then, as casually as she could, she suggested, “Kyson, would you consider giving it to me? I didn’t bring many clothes with me to Isonridge,” she added quickly. “And I have a lot of social engagements coming up. I don’t have enough dresses to change into.”

Kyson shook his head apologetically. “I’m sorry, but I really can’t this time.” His voice was firm, though still polite. “I got it for a friend—she needs it for an awards ceremony. And the dress was tailored specifically for her, so it probably wouldn’t fit you. I will get you one when I can.”

felt like a

exchange of social currency. But then, she saw it. The

exactly what he meant. Her gaze flickered back to the box. The dress had a plunging neckline and a narrow waist, which meant the woman who would be wearing it wasn’t just elegant, but slim and well-proportioned. Someone… with an undeniably good

name flashed through her

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the end of the conversation. “I’ll be leaving now,” he said, adjusting his watch. “I’ll keep this in mind, though. If I get the chance, I’ll ask my friend if

back, clearing the

promise anything,” he added. “He really doesn’t take

quickly masked her emotions, offering him a reassuring smile. “It’s okay. Don’t

road, leaving Alethea standing alone in the driveway. The warmth in her eyes vanished,

from a nearby tree, landing gently on her

slow precision, she tore the leaf in half. Her lips curled into a sneer. She had come too far to let some nameless woman take

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