The Queen's Back

Chapter 49

Mona smiled at Maxwell's commanding tone, feeling particularly cheerful. Every time her gaze lingered on a piece of clothing for just a few seconds, he would wave his hand and buy it without a second thought. It seemed like he didn't care at all about the money!

Later, seeing Maxwell laden with bags, Mona felt a twinge of guilt. When he suggested going into another store, she took his hand and led him to the third floor, where they sold men's clothing. "This store looks pretty cool. Let's check it out!" Mona said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Maxwell caught on to what she was planning, and his earlier frustration melted away. He followed her inside, a small smile playing on his lips. Once inside, Mona scanned the racks, searching for something that would suit Maxwell. Her eyes landed on a red and white set of sportswear." "Could you take down that set for me?" Mona asked the salesperson without hesitation.

She held it up in front of Maxwell. "Wanna try this on? I think it'd look amazing on you."

Mona had never seen Maxwell in such vibrant colors before. His wardrobe was mostly a sea of black, with a few silver-gray pieces she'd picked out for him.

But she knew he'd look

Maxwell's heart melted at her enthusiasm. For years, he'd make anything look good with his striking features. As she held up the sportswear, Mona's eyes sparkled with excitement.

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amazing in this outfit. Maxwell could

e'd just grabbed

the sportswear from Mona, heading to

whatever clothes were convenient.

more clothes she thought would suit him. She was so engrossed in her task that she didn't notice the

Mona alone in the men's section. His mind raced back to the times when she used to shop for him. A smug smile spread across his face as he remembered the car he'd just bought her. Surely, this meant she was ready

back. Even though the million-dollar price tag had

he'd convince Mona to transfer her family's shares to him. It would all be worth it then. "Teddy, aren't you going to say hi to Mona?" Quinn whispered. "She's

had really decided to break things off with Teddy. She'd been ignoring Quinn's

engaged to Maxwell, Mona

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sighing. She'd finally managed to get Teddy to take her out, hoping to sweet-talk him

things over with Mona, she'd probably start listening to Quinn again. Then it would be back to shopping sprees and designer bags. Mona was

entered the store, he snatched the tie from Mona's

"What

do you think you're doing?" Mona demanded, exasperated by Teddy's constant presence in her

don't like this color. Let's get a

her question, Teddy

it to a nearby salesperson when Mona grabbed it back. "Are you

her with a smug smile. "Oh, you picked it out? So it must be for me, right?" He turned to the salesperson.

whose instructions to follow, and offered an awkward

Who said this tie was for you?" "Who else would you be buying it for?" Teddy shot back, his confidence wavering. He'd given her a car, for crying out loud. Surely she'd seen