Connor was already waiting outside the door. He went up to Gerald when he saw him. “Sir, the land in Southvale…”A hint of viciousness flashed in Gerald’s eyes. “Since my brother is interested in it, then I’ll gift it to him. Put out the news that I will put all my effort into getting that land.”Connor knew that Gerald had a plan in mind. “Yes, sir! Did Ms. Patricia make trouble for you?”Gerald let out a burst of laughter. What kind of trouble could Patricia even cause him? But since there were still some things that were not clear yet, he had no choice but to keep her around.Connor glanced at the time before saying respectfully, “Sir, the designer, Mr. Harlow, is already waiting for you. Also, the madam seems to be facing a bit of trouble.”Gerald straightened his suit. “Who’s giving her trouble?”“I didn’t have a good look. It looked like Mrs. South had gotten into a dispute with the madam because of a wedding gown.”A wedding gown, the South family…Gerald coldly narrowed
Everyone was taken aback as they instinctively looked at North.The wedding gown that North was wearing was the same dress that Thomas had promised to Melinda, Starshine.Lilac immediately reacted. She roared, “Don’t you have any shame? Do you get a kick out of stealing Melinda’s things all the time?”North looked up calmly. She laughed as she said, “It’s Melinda’s?”Fiona was annoyed. “Of course, it’s Melinda’s. You don’t know this, but this is Mr. Harlow’s apprentice, Mr. Thomas Mitchell! He’s Melinda’s friend, and he promised to give this dress to her!”Thomas said unhappily, “Miss North, I can ignore what you’ve done if you take the dress off now. But you’ll be done for when my master comes.”Melinda bit her lip and said, pained, “North, I can give you whatever you want at home, but this gown is a gift from Mr. Mitchell. I can’t give it to you without his permission. Can you do me this favor?“I know you’ve never seen such a beautiful wedding gown, but you can’t steal it. Pe
Over the layers of lace was the name “North” embroidered in silver thread.North’s name was on the dress!Fiona’s rage reached a tipping point. She found herself unable to speak, and she was only capable of widening her eyes. Everyone looked to be in disbelief as they gasped. “Her name’s really on there!”“I heard that the Harlow family is close with North’s mother. Mr. Harlow must have given this dress to North because of that.”“Then why did Melinda and Thomas say that North had stolen the dress? They were the ones trying to do that, right?”After that, everyone abruptly turned to look at Melinda.Melinda felt dizzy. How could the dress have North’s name on it? How was it possible…?North had a slight smile on her face. She feigned confusion as she asked, “That’s why I found it strange. How could this be yours when it has my name embroidered on it? Melinda, why do you love taking my things so much?”She berated Melinda with the same words Melinda had used on her.Melinda’s
My princess…? North’s face flushed. The wealthy ladies there all held their breaths. They were both jealous and in awe of Miss Myers.Roque was going to give this wedding gown to her. Gerald had personally invited him over and even called her “princess”! How dreamy!However, there were two women named Myers here. Was it North or Melinda that Gerald meant?Suddenly, Fiona’s eyes widened. She turned around in astonishment and cried out excitedly, “I know what’s going on!“Melinda! It was Eiger. He must have reserved the dress. He said that everything had been prepared. This must be the surprise he’s giving you!”North lifted her eyebrows.Lilac also came back to herself. She was joyful as she said, “That’s right, Eiger knows Roque. He must have arranged all this!”Everyone was taken aback. Could this dress belong to Melinda?Frostlight was much more exclusive than Starshine!“Oh, I’m so jealous. Frostlight is Roque Harlow’s greatest masterpiece. I wonder how amazing it would l
Only Melinda could wear a dress gifted by Roque when she married Eiger and became the envied Mrs. South!As for North, she could only watch Melinda in admiration and get nothing at all.What did it matter that she was an illegitimate daughter or the other woman? Once she got married, who would remember North?Melinda could not hold back her glee. She quickly reached out to accept the wedding gown…Alas, Roque coolly stepped back.Melinda was stunned. She asked sweetly, “What is it, Mr. Harlow? Didn’t you want me to try it on?“Are you worried that it will be tough for me to put it on myself? Don’t worry, I’m used to attending all kinds of formal events. I’m used to it—”“Who are you? Who said you could touch my dress?” Roque cut her off ruthlessly.…The whole place fell into a strange silence. Everyone was stunned.Melinda’s face immediately became ashen. Roque did not know her?What other Miss Myers here could possibly wear such an expensive wedding gown?North? No, that
A shiver ran down Lilac’s spine. That was indeed what she thought, but she did not dare say it out loud!“I-I didn’t… Melinda, help me!”Melinda sounded aggrieved as she said, “Don’t be like that, Mr. Gerald. Lilac is only thinking of North…”Gerald chuckled for a moment before saying, “Thinking of North? Melinda, you keep saying that you do so much for your sister, but you always put her on the spot.“You say you’re considerate of her, but you accuse her of stealing and of taking your wedding gown.“You say you’re considerate of her, but you keep implying that she seduces men. You also lambast her for not cherishing herself.”Gerald did not hold back. “Is this how you’re considerate of your sister? Have you forgotten the lesson from a few days ago?”North blinked. She suddenly felt that defending her made Gerald look… handsome beyond compare.It was like there was a halo around him.It seemed like… North had fallen for him a little.Melinda could feel everyone’s gazes on her
Gerald’s gaze darkened.The South family… North looked at Gerald instinctively.It was a bit improper to be speaking badly of the South family in front of the heir of said family, was it not…?Yet, Roque only took a sip of red wine and continued without giving North the chance to interrupt, “I don’t think you’re the one Ronald South wronged you, considering the guilty look he always wears with you around. It should be your mother. They did nothing about your mother’s death when they had used her jewelry designs to regain their fortunes.“And there’s that will, too. There’s no way the South family hasn’t tampered with it. By the way, if you can find her design sketches, you might be able to find something out.”North accepted a wine glass. She tilted her head back and emptied it without even checking what was inside.“That drink…” Roque gulped, but it was too late to warn North.Whatever. They were in his bridal boutique, so it did not matter if North got drunk there.After fini
Roque froze.A light flashed in Gerald’s eyes. As expected, a drunk North was really easy to fool.He looked up and said meaningfully, “Did you hear that, Mr. Harlow?”Roque appeared ready to lose it. “...He’s your what?”Husband? He knew about North’s marriage, but he did not know that Gerald was her husband!How dare she? Did she not know that Gerald was trying to locate Starlight?“Since you heard her, Mr. Harlow, don’t pretend that you don’t get it.”Gerald carried North into the car and added, “I’m going to send my wife home now. Do you have any objections, Mr. Harlow?”Some people nearby looked over at them, which made Roque go quiet.Others did not know about his relationship with North. If he objected, it would look like he was trying to steal Gerald’s wife from him.Gerald let out a light laugh. “We’re going home, Mrs. Howard.”North answered in a daze. She curled up in a corner of the passenger seat and put her head against the car window.Gerald paused at a stopl