The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 78

Chapter 78 A Dress Like

This Isn't Meant For...

Downstairs, Leah and Rita were marveling at the wedding dresses displayed behind the glimmering glass display cases.

Though every gown was a shade of pristine white, each carried its own charm, captivating anyone who laid eyes on them.

Rita, practically bursting with excitement, tugged Leah's arm and steered her toward a particular dress. "Leah, look at this one! You'd be the picture-perfect bride in it!"

The dress was crafted from lustrous satin, its mermaid silhouette elegantly contouring the mannequin's frame. A daring back cut added just the right touch of allure, while a bow cinched at the waist brought a delicate, sophisticated balance.

Leah's gaze lingered on the gown, her eyes shimmering with admiration. "It really is stunning," she murmured softly.

Next Saturday marked Farris' eightieth birthday, the day Leah planned to announce her engagement to Bruce. Wearing this dress would be a dream-she could already picture herself as the evening's centerpiece, effortlessly stealing the spotlight.

are one of a kind, but they

the quiet awe, pulling Leah's

woman exuded a

Rita exchanged brief glances, momentarily startled. Rita hadn't met Karina before, so her expression betrayed a mix of curiosity and wariness. Leah, on the other hand, had met Karina once but didn't seem

her and offered a knowing smile, her voice gentle as always.

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leaned lazily against the staircase, her arms crossed. Her red lips curled into a faint smirk, but her eyes, as sharp as

Karina, her expression flickering

the context but

sympathy for Leah, Ivy turned away quietly and slipped out

replaced by an icy composure. "What exactly do you mean by

we're asking for charity. What gives you the right to refuse us?" she

of this boutique. My store, my rules. And,

Rita shot

smug glint in her eyes. "Yes, I