Chapter 2005 A Sliver Of Hope

The sight of a couple clearly smitten with each other caught Eloise's attention. It made her think, unwillingly, of her own marriage.

At first, she and her husband had been just like that, deeply in love. But over time, things had changed. The spark had faded, and now that the Escobar family was in turmoil, her husband had grown more distant than ever.

Would my life have turned out differently if I had married someone like Nathaniel?

Cecilia arrived before Eloise. "Ms. Escobar, what brings you here?"

Not wanting to make a scene in front of the crowd nearby, Eloise suggested, "Let's step outside and talk."

Cecilia followed her out.

Outside, snow was falling steadily, and the cold bit through the air. Eloise hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke. "Ceci, don't you own a mall? Could I ask a favor?"

"What kind of favor?" Cecilia asked, pretending not to know.

the clothes I bought earlier today," Eloise said, trying to sound brave. "After getting home, I realized they really don't suit me. Would

there are no returns or exchanges. Wealthy clients don't like wearing something someone else returned."

her frustration, she pressed on, "But I really felt they weren't right

gentle. "You saw the clothes earlier. You even told us how

not the brand itself. I can't just hurt their business,

wasn't being harsh or rude.

calmly, Eloise couldn't bring herself to las out. She hesitated for along time, then lowered her voice "Honestly... spending over five

reason. Then maybe you should've bought

flanked by a group of girls, used to gang up on her. Five million was a small price for

though the wind cut through like knives and snow swirled all around, Eloise felt heat rising through her body. A thin sheen of sweat formed across

help me return the items. After all, we are family," Eloise said, her tone growing

want to keep standing in the freezing wind.

they agree, you can return the items. If they don't, there's nothing

right. Thank you," Eloise said

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