My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter 47

Alistair ignored Eliza's expression entirely, continuing to speak with a hint of affection, "Besides, Audrey has high standards. The people she chooses only get better, not worse. So, clearly, anyone she's cut from her life was probably... well..." Alistair left the sentence hanging, pausing just before saying "trash," but his expression made his disdain obvious.

Eliza felt a surge of frustration. Not only had this couple publicly flaunted their love, but they had also managed to insult her indirectly,

After all, Dominic, whom Audrey had let go, was now with her. 'Are they calling me trash too? Eliza thought bitterly.

Under the combined mockery from Audrey and Alistair, Eliza couldn't help but feel humiliated. "This isn't how it's supposed to be! I should be the one stepping all over Audrey, not the other way around, she fumed inwardly.

Seeing the resentment brewing in Eliza's eyes as she tried to stir up trouble, Audrey said coolly, "Instead of obsessing over others, maybe you should take care of your own life, Eliza. Wouldn't want to make a fool of yourself without even realizing it, right?" Audrey shot a pointed glance at the lunchbox in Eliza's hand.

Eliza raised the lunchbox with a smug grin, saying, "Audrey, what do you mean? Don't tell me you're jealous that Dominic's learning to cook just for

me."

Then Eliza continued, "What, is only he allowed to make food for you, and Dominic can't do the same for me?"

'So what if this guy is better looking than Dominic?' Eliza thought with pride. 'At least Dominic has money, and status, and is willing to change for

me.'

lunch you're boasting about is just a quick phone order, maybe thirty bucks at most. You still

box, Audrey had recognized it as

gone too far, trying to sow discord in her marriage. There was no point in holding

fell, her brows furrowing in disbelief. And

fancy to be a takeout container. It must've been a gift from Dominic himself, Eliza thought, convincing

her reaction, Audrey peeled off a small bear sticker from the food box quickly. Beneath it, the Blossom Bites

turned an alarming shade, and Emily, who had been watching the scene, couldn't help but tease, "Wow, Ms. Harper, seems like your boyfriend doesn't care that much after all. He actually tricked you with a dressed-up takeout

dares to flaunt it. Serves her right to get embarrassed like this!' Emily thought, satisfied. Eliza's whole body trembled

and muttered, "Dominic's just

the crowd shared amused glances, clearly

as she shot Audrey a venomous look, then stormed off

a newfound lightness as she happily linked arms with Alistair. "Come on,

caught a hint of her familiar

smiling as he asked, "Are you this happy because I brought you lunch, or because you got to put that irritating woman in her place?" Audrey tilted her head and answered

you think I deserve a little reward as the hero of the day?" Alistair's voice grew deeper as he looked at her, his eyes filled with a warmth that held countless unspoken

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