Wedding My Ex’s Uncle

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.”

laughed softly, “Thanks, sweetheart.

six-figure dress was way beyond

a simple black

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safe,

there was no need to steal anyone’s thunder. Better to blend

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silent. Luna’s cheeks puffed out slightly as frustration built inside her, and

a hint of tears.

are you mad at me for taking Kaia’s

then let out a

said that, but his mind had been elsewhere ever since the boutique. Luna had tried talking to him several times, and

panic and desperation. Even though he was sitting so close to her, she felt him slipping further and further away. “Why won’t you even hold my hand after we went

lips within an inch of his

Her voice was soft and seductive as she tried

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some confirmation.

He pressed himself against the chair, putting distance between them and those tempting lips.

rejection cut through Luna

“Can’t we?” she whispered.

asking for. He couldn’t explain why, but

Luna’s fingers trembled.

Then what did all those photos of me

collection mean?

ended their painful conversation there, and neither

*****

Riverside Manor, Sally handed Kimberly an invitation to Saturday’s private dinner

will be at this dinner.

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the key card to room 608 on the second floor. The rest is up to

inside Kimberly. “Mom, aren’t

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 just to get

be there too. Stay close to

vigorously.