NovelUSAChapter 901 Chapter 901: Their eyes met. Alethea quickly snapped out of her thoughts and forced a smile. Her voice was casual when she asked, "That dress is gorgeous. Which store is it from?" Kyson's gaze flickered toward the box again, his features softening almost imperceptibly. But Alethea saw it. The look in his eyes... it wasn't just casual admiration. It was affection. And that realization stung.
"A designer I know made it," Kyson said. "He's not taking commercial orders anymore, so you probably can't buy it." Alethea hesitated. Then, as casually as she could, she suggested, "Kyson, would you consider giving it to me? I didn't bring many clothes withto Isonridge,” she added quickly. “And I have a lot of social engagements coming up. I don't have enough dresses to change into." Kyson shook his head apologetically. "I'm sorry, but I really can't this time." His voice was firm, though still polite. "I got it for a friend-she needs it for an awards ceremony. And the dress was tailored specifically for her, so it probably wouldn't fit you. I will get you one when I can." Every word felt like a sting.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlethea stood frozen. A friend... she repeated the word in her mind, trying to convince herself that this was nothing more than a simple gesture-a business favor, an exchange of social currency. But then, she saw it. The way Kyson's gaze softened as he looked at the dress. The quiet affection in his eyes. And just like that, the illusion shattered.
When he mentioned the fit, she understood exactly what he meant. Her gaze flickered back to the box. The dress had a plunging neckline and a narrow waist, which meant the woman who would be wearing it wasn't just elegant, but slim and well-proportioned. Someone... with an undeniably good figure.
Unbidden, a nflashed through her mind. Carrie. Alethea's throat tightened.
More chapters on glovдls.co Kyson, noticing her momentary silence, took it as the end of the conversation. "I'll be leaving now," he said, adjusting his watch. "I'll keep this in mind, though. If I get the chance, I'll ask my friend if the designer would consider making another one." Alethea instinctively took a step back, clearing the way for his car. "Thank you, Kyson." Kyson rolled down the window slightly. "But I can't promise anything," he added. "He really doesn't take orders anymore. He only made this one as a personal favor." Alethea quickly masked her emotions, offering him a reassuring smile. “It's okay. Don't bother if it's too much trouble." Kyson's car disappeared down the road, leaving Alethea standing alone in the driveway. The warmth in her eyes vanished, replaced by a cold, calculated hatred.
A single autumn leaf fluttered down from a nearby tree, landing gently on her shoulder.
She reached for it, staring at its delicate veins as if contemplating something. Then, with slow precision, she tore the leaf in half. Her lips curled into a sneer. She had ctoo far to let snameless woman take what she wanted. She wouldn't allow it.
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Letting the shredded fragments slip from her fingers, she put on an m obedient smile, turned gracefully, and walked back into the villa—as if nothing had happened.
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