Chapter 116

**Chapter 116**

“It’s beautiful,” she said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at me.

I looked down at the dress, feeling shy.

“You don’t think it’s too much?” I asked.

“Oh no, goddess!” she exclaimed, waving away my worries. “Not for the Gala! Come on, you have to show Irene!”

She opened the dressing room door, and I stepped out into the light. Irene was waiting.

I stood in front of a rack of new dresses, feeling excited. As I stepped out of the changing room, I noticed a girl nearby. She turned to look at me, and her eyes widened in surprise. Her mouth dropped open when she saw me.

“Wow!” she exclaimed, clearly impressed.

“You look amazing,” I said.

For a moment, I saw something in Irene’s eyes that I couldn’t quite understand. It was there and then gone in a flash. It almost looked like jealousy, but I quickly pushed that thought away. Irene was never one to feel that way.

She was stunning—absolutely gorgeous. There was no way she could be jealous of me.

“We have to get you that dress. Walter is going to lose his mind,” Irene said excitedly. “Now, I’m going to find my own dress.”

“I’ll come find you when I’m done.”

She left a moment later. I turned to the mirror beside me and was surprised by how beautiful the dress looked on me. I honestly looked stunning, which was something I hadn’t expected.

I never thought I would say this about myself. Nan would go completely crazy if she saw me right now.

I turned away and started walking toward the dressing room when I bumped into someone.

“Ew, watch where you’re going!” the person exclaimed.

I heard a familiar voice scowling at me.

When I looked up, I saw Daisy glaring down with her arms crossed over her chest. Her lip curled in disgust as she took me in, her eyes narrowed in annoyance. I had only just…

I had a run-in with Daisy once, and it wasn’t a good experience. It happened when I went to dinner with Gavin to talk about my contract while working for him.

As we sat down, Daisy looked at the dress I was wearing. She stepped back to get a better look at it.

A smile spread across her lips.

“That dress is perfect. I’ll take it,” she said, waving for Stacy.

Stacy raised her eyebrows and glanced at me before turning back to her.

“Sorry, Miss Baldwin,” Stacy said,

“I’m sorry, but this dress has already been taken,” Stacy said, feeling a little awkward.

Daisy frowned and glared at Stacy, lifting her lip in a snarl.

“I’m Daisy Baldin, the heiress of the Baldwin family,” she introduced herself, trying to assert her presence.

“I want that dress,” she snarled. “I can ruin you if I don’t get it.”

Stacy looked nervous as she bit her lower lip. She didn’t know what to say, so she stayed silent.

I decided to step in instead.

“As you can see, I’m wearing the dress, Miss Baldwin,” I told her. “I’m going to get it.”

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Chapter 116

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She shot me a glare and looked towards the corner of the room.

Her lips curled into a smug smirk.

“Like you could afford a dress like this,” she said, crossing her arms over her chest. “Don’t make me laugh. I’ll pay you to take it off.”

She continued with a tone that dripped with sarcasm.

to gather my thoughts, she raised an eyebrow. “Well?” she asked again, her voice firm.

I finally found my voice and said, “Um, yes, a thousand dollars would be great.”

She nodded and began to fill out the check. The pen moved quickly across the paper, and I could see her focus. I watched her, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about what this money could mean for me.

Once she finished writing, she tore the check from the book and handed it to me with a smile. “Here you go! Just make sure you use it wisely.”

“Thank you so much,” I replied, feeling a wave of gratitude wash over me.

She waved it off. “No need to thank me. Just remember to pay it forward someday.”

With that, I tucked the check safely into my pocket, knowing that this moment would stick with me for a long time.

“Where did you get the nerve?” she scoffed. “Fine, how about five thousand dollars?”

“I’m not giving you this dress,” I replied through clenched teeth.

Her eyes narrowed, looking like slits.

“This dress deserves to be worn by someone with class. You certainly have none,” she hissed. Her eyes narrowed as she looked closely at my face. “Do I know you from somewhere? Why do you look so familiar?”

I opened my mouth to respond, but then I saw a sudden realization in her eyes.

“Oh right; you’re the one who won’t leave Gavin alone,” she laughed, shaking her head. “I hope you’re not going to this Gala.”

I want to win him over. But here’s the truth: to him, I’m just a one-night stand. I meant nothing to him. He hasn’t had a serious relationship with my sister, but I plan to change that at the Gala.

My heart is filled with hope.

I felt a wave of sadness wash over me from her words. I knew I shouldn’t let it get to me, but I couldn’t help it.

“Get out of that dress, now,” Daisy ordered firmly.

“Aunt Daisy?” Irene asked, stepping next to me in surprise.

Daisy’s eyes narrowed as she looked at us.

Irene’s face went pale as she looked at Daisy.

“W-what are you doing here, Irene?” Daisy stuttered.

Irene narrowed her eyes. “I’m helping my friend Judy find a dress for the Gala.”

Daisy was taken aback. “Did I—”

“Did I hear you right? Are you trying to seduce my father?”

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