Chapter 40
Chapter: 40
Millie raised an eyebrow, crossed her arms, and glared at the woman who had just spoken.
“Even if he’s not attracted to me, he certainly wouldn't like someone with a waist as thick as yours.” “How dare you say that to me, you bitch?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTo express her fury, the woman shoved Millie and reached for a slap, but Millie grabbed her hand, gave it a quick squeeze, and then released it. ©
‘The woman cried out in pain.
Rhea’s lips turned down in a disdainful expression.
“She really is a cruel woman as reported. Didn’t you see the news? She deceived Marcus into marrying her.” “What? Are you saying that’s true? She’s really capable of doing such a despicable thing?”
On the side, the sales lady who was holding the limited-edition dress in her arms watched the scene unfolding before her with a perplexed expression.
When the wealthy woman saw Rhea staring at the dress, she quickly chimed in, “I think Miss Evans likes this dress. It’s off-limits
now. Millie was quick to grab the dress from the sales lady’s hold. She spotted the dress first, and she was not about to give it up. “Sorry, but | saw this dress first. If you like it, you'll have to wait until I’m done trying it on.”
With that, Millie entered the fitting room while Gemma stood guard at the door.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Damn, that woman must be delirious. Did she really think that dress would look good on her? She'll only look like a fool in it, no matter how gorgeous it is. Miss Evans, don’t be upset,” one of the wealthy women said to comfort Rhea.
Rhea’s face twisted in anger, and she clenched her hands so hard that her fingernails dug into her palms. How dare that woman steal the dress she had been eyeing? Did she not know that once Rhea had her eyes on something, no one could have it except her?
With narrowed eyes, Rhea snapped her gaze at the store manager.
“T want the dress she’s trying on.”
Three minutes later, Millie walked out of the fitting room wearing the dress.
Surprisingly, the dress had an astonishing effect on her. It accentuated the beauty of her porcelain skin, slim waist, and long legs. The people in the store gaped at her in astonishment.
“You look lovely in that dress! Lettake sphotos of you.” Gemma pulled out her phone and started snapping photos of Millie.
“I'm so sorry, Mrs. Thomas, but | need you to take the dress off. It was already reserved by Miss Evans, but we completely forgot about it. 1 apologize again for the inconvenience,” the store manager interrupted.