The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

"Paisley." Brittany's voice was laced with false pity, her expression one of barely-

contained amusement, as if looking at some stray dog. "Don't be in front of me and Mom. I know you're upset that Mom wanna buy me this gown. It's okay. I don't want it anymore."

Christina's face was as cold as ice, her eyes narrowing as the crowd around them began to notice the tension. Her gaze was practically burning through Paisley. "Get out of here, do you hear me? Stop embarrassing yourself." Before Paisley could respond, a voice rang out, cutting through the tension

like a knife. "What's going on here? What's all this fuss about?"

Emery appeared, draped in a stunning gown of her own, hands on her hips. She stormed up, pushing Brittany aside with a firm shove, and stood next to Paisley, glaring daggers at Christina and Brittany. "You two are causing a scene in my shop?" Christina and Brittany, caught off guard by Emery's presence, managed to rein in their irritation, their tone shifting to something more polite almost syrupy sweet-

as they turned to her. After all, they still wanted the gown

"Ms. Collins, Christina began, her voice smooth and practiced, "my daughter would really love this gown. We're willing to pay anything for it." She stepped forward, pulling Brittany along with her, eager to make hier introduction to Emery, But before they could

get any closer, Emery raised a single hand, halting them several feet away, her gaze scanning Brittany from head to toe like a machine.

She clicked her tongue, shaking her head in mock disapproval. "This gown is custom-

for my best friend, Paisy.

doesn't exactly strike me as someone who'd be able to pull it

of wearing

mimicked the way Brittany had held onto Christina earlier, looping her arm around

some cockroaches have decided to crawl in. Sorry if they've grossed you out." Paisley bit

at Emery's ruthless wit. When she starts g getting sarcastic, she really

open in disbelief as she glared at

shocked. 1 can't believe it. Paisley is actually friends with Ms. Collins? The realization hit her like a cold slap. It seemed like everything slieknew about

waiting for me to kick your asses, or what?

bit that other customers in

am? Do you know who my daughter is Christina's voice was sharp, but beneath her arrogance, there was a tinge of

her like this,

gleamed with amusement as she

or I have security escort you out." Her

had only grown, with several people now filming the scene

arm and whispered urgently, "Mom, let's just

landed a leading role in a major production, and Christina, fully aware of how important this

look at Paisley. "You can forget about ever coming back to our family. We'll never accept you." "Pift. Shut up already, you pathetic wretch Emery muttered, as if Christina and Brittany were