Chapter 957:

His smile deepened slightly before he quietly shut the door.

Sliding into the driver’s seat, he reached for his phone just as it rang.

He glanced at the screen, then turned it toward her. “It’s Marina.” The casual way he showed her—reporting his calls as if they were already something more—felt strangely intimate. More than words, it blurred the lines between them.

Carrie blinked, momentarily caught off guard. “Okay,” she said absently.

Kyson answered the call. In the quiet of the car, Marina’s voice came through clearly. “Kyson, which designer made the dress you bought for Carrie last time? I need something nice for my best friend’s birthday party.”

His response was calm, indifferent. “That one’s not available. Pick another brand—I’ll cover the cost.”

me showing up in a dress as gorgeous as Carrie’s? Are you really choosing Carrie over your sister?” She let out a huff of disbelief. “She’s not even your

a brief glance at Carrie, his voice gentle. “Don’t listen to Marina’s

end of the call, Marina realized she had misspoken. Her tone shifted as she quickly tried to explain, “Carrie, you’re there? I didn’t mean anything by it—I’m just used to

a soft chuckle. “The designer I know isn’t taking any more orders—not because of personal favors, but because he prioritizes artistry over business. He doesn’t chase money; he chooses clients who can bring his designs

“Are you saying

matter-of-fact. “It’s not that yours isn’t good. It’s just that

figure it

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brands and designers available, you couldn’t find a single dress you

off the rack? Half those dresses were sent to our house the moment they launched, I can’t be caught wearing something that’s already been seen!” Marina’s frustration grew with

moment, then turned to Kyson. “I just received two gowns yesterday. Maybe Marina would

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