Chapter 78 You’re My Sister

Kaia smiled, “That dress was way too flashy and wouldn’t work for most occasions. Besides, that color doesn’t suit Luna at all. If she’s so determined to have it, let her.”

“Ugh, you’re absolutely right. She’s so plain and boring. There’s

no way

she can pull it off! My brother must be blind to fall for her!” As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her mistake.

“Kaia, I didn’t mean it like that. Don’t take it personally-I’m calling my brother a jerk, not you!”

Kaia laughed it off casually. “It’s fine. Let’s go check out some other stores. I might have a dinner party this Saturday, so help me pick a dress, will you?”

On the fifth floor, a boutique with unique décor and custom women’s clothing caught their attention.

“Oh my god, Kaia, this dress was practically made for you! It’s so gorgeous and sparkly.”

The dress was elegantly simple-white with a mermaid-style lace skirt, hand-sewn with countless tiny diamonds that created an understated luxury.

Alyssa immediately called over a sales associate. “Hi, can we try

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this one on?”

“I’m sorry, but this piece is a custom order for another client. It’s not for sale.”

Alyssa had guessed correctly. “Are those diamonds on it?”

The sales associate smiled warmly, “Yes, the hem is adorned with ten thousand hand-set diamond chips. It’s entirely handcrafted and took nearly a month to complete.”

Kaia nodded slightly, already sensing this piece came with a hefty price tag. She took Alyssa’s hand. “Thank you. Let’s look at some other styles.”

Alyssa was still marveling at what she’d seen. “I can’t believe such a small boutique carries gowns of this quality. It’s

incredible!”

She continued, “Too bad someone already ordered it, or I’d buy it for you right now, Kaia. Consider it your gift for this year.”

sweetheart. It’s

beyond what she could

the end, Kaia chose a simple

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safe, conservative

dinner, there was no need

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Alden stayed silent. Luna’s cheeks puffed out slightly

a hint of tears.

are you mad at me for taking Kaia’s

then let out a quiet sigh.

boutique. Luna had tried talking to him several times, and his responses

he was sitting so close to her, she felt him slipping further and further away. “Why won’t

cherry-red lips within an

and seductive

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some confirmation.

the chair, putting distance between them and those tempting

rejection cut through

“Can’t we?” she whispered.

explain why, but he could only manage a quiet sigh.

Luna’s fingers trembled.

Then what did all those photos of

collection mean?

painful conversation there, and neither spoke

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an invitation to Saturday’s

will be at this dinner. I

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608 on the second floor. The rest

up inside Kimberly. “Mom, aren’t you

shook her head. “There’s only one invitation, so you’re going alone. This is a private party with all of Lucien’s close friends. It took everything I had

“Lauren will be there too. Stay close to

vigorously. “Got

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