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.

"Alright,

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amazing in this outfit. Maxwell could

e'd just grabbed

Mona, heading to

said. He set down the shopping bags and whatever clothes were convenient. This was the

picking out more clothes she thought would suit him. She was so engrossed in her task that she didn't notice the new arrivals until it was too late. Teddy and Quinn walked into the store, with Quinn spotting Mona first.

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 to forgive him

to win her back. Even though the million-dollar price tag had made him wince, he figured it was worth it if

all be worth it then. "Teddy, aren't you going to say hi to Mona?" Quinn whispered. "She's buying

off with Teddy. She'd been ignoring Quinn's

and paying for everything. But since getting engaged to Maxwell, Mona had changed completely.

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Teddy to take her out, hoping to sweet-talk him into buying her some clothes. Instead, she'd

smoothed 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 way more generous than Teddy,

Teddy entered the store, he snatched the

"What

Mona demanded, exasperated by Teddy's

this color. Let's get a different

question, Teddy examined the

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

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

glanced between them, unsure whose instructions to follow, and

be buying it for?" Teddy shot back, his