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.'

'homemade' lunch you're boasting about is just a quick phone order, maybe thirty bucks at most. You still want to show it off in front

box, Audrey had recognized it

out on it, but Eliza had gone too far, trying to sow discord in her

furrowing in disbelief. And she asked, "Who

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

off a small bear sticker from the food box

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 box." Emily emphasized her words with a tone full of amusement, clearly relishing

like this!' Emily thought, satisfied. Eliza's whole body trembled with rage. She felt as if she'd been slapped in front of

Eliza forced a weak smile and muttered, "Dominic's just been busy, that's all. He wouldn't lie to

that, the crowd shared amused

grew teary as she shot Audrey a venomous look,

arms with Alistair. "Come on, let's take our food up to the

she leaned closer, Alistair caught a hint

brought you lunch, or because you got to put

do 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

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