Chapter 1005

He finally broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper.

“I once made a promise to a woman, that on her 26th birthday, the day she married me, I would make her the most beautiful and unique bride in the world, but…”

Miles didn’t say anything further, his face showing a hint of sarcasm.

Chloe gave a slight laugh, but continued. “So, the bride is getting married, but the groom isn’t you?”

Chloe fell silent. Most dramatic lives revolved around a perfect heroine.

“Jacob is my cousin. My parents died when I was young, and I’managed to attend college thanks to their savings. That’s where I met Beverly. We dated throughout college and were even engaged. Knowing her dreams, I became a stylist to transform her from a shy and ordinary girl into a beautiful woman. I thought we would always be together…”

“But once a woman becomes beautiful..”

He stopped again. Chloe could guess where he was going with this, and she understood his sentiment.

“Jacob later became my mentor’s apprentice, but ended up betraying him, sinking his studio into hardship. At first, I couldn’t understand why. It wasn’t until later that I found out it was all for…”

Beverly. Chloe couldn’t help but scoff internally.

“Jacob’s family is wealthier than mine, and he’s been undermining me in secret. Look at him now, his career is booming, and

me…”

Katie, who had been quietly standing by the side; showed a clear look of pity and mixed emotions.

be even better than

a dress, gave him a faint smile, and led Katie into the fitting room. Miles was left standing, Chloe’s words and confident smile echoing in his mind. For some reason,

be worse than Jacob? Opportunity was right in front of him. All he had to do was believe in himself and gave it

“…Miles?”

ready to focus on the task at hand and set new goals,

beautiful woman in front of him, Miles’s expression changed.

“You…”

speak, but quickly realized where they were

her surprise, it really was him. Her expression quickly turned awkward. After a moment, she

“Just browsing around.”

“Oh…”

he asked, “Beverly, are you really going to marry Jacob? Or

As she remained silent, Miles started to speculate.

a step towards her almost involuntarily.

“Beverly!”

harsh voice–cut through the air, and Beverly

and opened his

when she saw Miles, but

are you doing

made Miles’s heart sink.

to be here. I wanted to ask her something.”

her lip, refusing

she also knew Beverly felt guilty about it. Seeing Beverly’s silence, she felt a pang of sympathy.

make up all the time. Beverly’s moved on. Why can’t you? Remember, your engagement has been called

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