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

took the sportswear from Mona, heading to the

it on," Maxwell said. He set down the shopping bags and whatever clothes were convenient. This was the first time anyone had ever put

that she didn't notice the new arrivals until it was too late. Teddy and Quinn walked into the store, with Quinn spotting

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

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

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

to break things off with Teddy.

taking Quinn shopping and paying for everything. But since getting engaged to Maxwell, Mona had changed completely. No one was footing Quinn's bills anymore. I'm

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take her out, hoping to sweet-talk him into buying

Teddy 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

the tie from

"What

doing?" Mona demanded, exasperated by Teddy's constant

like this color.

Teddy examined

to a nearby salesperson when Mona grabbed it back. "Are you crazy? I picked this

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

glanced between them, unsure whose instructions

be buying it for?" Teddy shot back, his confidence wavering. He'd given her a car, for crying out loud. Surely she'd seen it by now. Women were so complicated,' he thought, feeling