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 the fitting

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

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.

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

him-all it took 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

worth it then. "Teddy, aren't you going to say hi to Mona?" Quinn

with Teddy. She'd been ignoring Quinn's WhatsApp messages and had even blocked

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

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finally managed to get Teddy to take her out, hoping to sweet-talk him

again. Then it would be back to shopping sprees and designer bags. Mona was way more

he snatched the tie from Mona's hand-the

"What

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

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

question, Teddy examined

nearby salesperson when Mona grabbed it back.

must be for me, right?" He turned to the salesperson.

unsure whose instructions to

into a mocking smile. "Teddy, did you hit your head or something? 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 it by now. Women were