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Chapter 24

Author: Joy Pen
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CHAPTER 24.

AMELIA'S POV.

Mike drove us to a well-known five-star mega boutique. I wasn't surprised though, knowing the kind of person Mr Alessandro was, going anything below such was a sin. I calmly came out of the car and walked to his side with an expectant look.

What was he going to buy me?

"I wasn't sure what exactly your size is..." His gaze lowered to my body, which was perfectly snatched and hidden by the formal suit that I was wearing, before he continued, his eyes bouncing back to meet mine. "If not, I would have preferred to surprise you with it rather than stress you by bringing you here again."

"It's alright, Mr Alessandro. You're not stressing me."

I could have easily looked for a less expensive gown to buy and wear for the event but then...it was Mr Alessandro — taking no for an answer wasn't in his vocabulary.

We both entered the boutique while Mike offered to stay by the car outside instead. The inside was surprisingly chill and the atmosphere was calm an
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