Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 16

Chapter 16

La Reverie store was in a prime location, with one entrance facing the bustling street and another opening into the mall. The boutique was spacious, about 120 square yards, and its minimalist decor spoke of understated luxury. Despite its simplicity, the space exuded a grandeur that was impossible to ignore..

However, the store didn't feel like a typical fashion boutique. It was more like an art gallery. Inside, there were only three evening gowns on display, each draped over custom-made metal mannequins, encased in glass, as though they were too precious to be touched. The gowns themselves were modern with a touch of timeless elegance-classy, sophisticated, yet dated

Hannah and Emily had been standing in the store for what felt like ages, but no one had come to greet them. Finally, the sound of soft footsteps echoed from the staircase.

Chloe descended from the upper level, graceful and poised in a black evening gown with white stripes. Her figure was flawless, her long hair swept into an elegant updo adorned with a delicate hairpiece. She had a presence about her, with a face so refined that it was hard to guess her age.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, ladies. Chloe greeted them politely, her voice soft but firm. All of our evening gowns are custom-made. It typically takes one to two months, and we're already booked through the end of the year. Would you be willing to wait?" Emily and Hannah exchanged glances before Emily let out a small sigh of disappointment. That's quite a long time. I think we'll have to pass."

"What about these three?" Hannah pointed to the gowns on display. There aren't any price tags"

"These three are for rent only," Chloe replied smoothly.

"Rent?" Emily thought with disdain, her eyes scanning the three gowns once more. Me, renting a gown? For my birthday party. I have two other gowns, each tailor-made just for me. How could I possibly wear a rented dress?

Chloe added. "Though, only two are available. The one in the middle has already been rented out by Mrs. Carnegie."

Emily's eyes widened as she quickly realized who Chloe meant "Mrs. Carnegie? You mean the Carnegie family, one of the three most prestigious families in Dellanex?"

"That's right, Chloe said.

Folding her arms with a huff, Hannah scoffed, "The Carnegies are loaded. Why on earth would Mrs. Carnegie need to rent a gown? If you're going to lie, at least make it believable."

Her words, though rude, mirrored Emily's doubts.

"Suit yourself." Chloe's tone cooled as she dismissed their skepticism, no longer interested in indulging their disbelief

clicking against the marble floor turned their attention to the

contented smile. Tve had my eye on that gown for ages. It's from the same collection as the one worn by that Yoskela royal family member, right? At seventy thousand dollars

at the charity auction, but the reality

realized this was no act. She could practically feel the embarrassment creeping up her neck like a blush she couldn't hide. Thankfully, Bethany hadn't overheard

accompanied Bethany to the door, her polite

can rent a gown for her high society events, why can't I Even celebrities rent

thinking, she relaxed. Td like to rent that one, Emily sail, pointing

adorned with delicate ivory pearls, and what caught Emily's attention most

fill in your details. No deposit is necessary, but any damage to the gown will result in full price

skimmed through the document before signing

Chloe ascended the stairs once more, contract

plush sofa, dressed in an all-black dress, nibbling on a pastry from a delivery box while playing chess against herself. Despite her youthful appearance,

and settled, Chloe announced, her tone strictly

with satisfaction. She spoke with the spoon still in

a lone pawn was positioned

lay a DNA test report,

daughter. The mystery that had lingered in Ophelia's heart in

time, a video was going viral online entitled "Hall family heiress runs her mouth-poor people

a frenzy of discussion across the internet. Within no time, eagle-eyed netizens had tracked down the restaurant in question-none other

once-they claimed their desserts were Michelin-level, but the cream

once and found a fly in

"With prices that high, you'd think they'd keep the flies out. Glad I'm

down on us? Insulting their customers? Let's see how long they

see them close

control. Soon, people were sharing pictures of unsanitary food served at the chain, while others accused the brand of false advertising. The heat attracted the attention of market

restaurants and smashed the windows. The Hall family was

it was her father, George Hall. "Hey, Dad," she answered casually, holding her latest purchase in one hand, "Where the hell are you? George's voice boomed on the other end, filled with