Chapter 196
Chapter 196 Chloe
Decade Plaza, located in the city center.
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Inside the mall were all the major international luxury brands-every kind of high-end item imaginable.
It was also one of the Empire Group’s many properties.
Inside a luxury flagship store-
Sebastian lounged lazily on the sofa, legs casually crossed. His handsome face was calm, every gesture steeped in nobility and elegance. His long fingers flipped idly through a magazine.
The shop assistants stole glances at him whenever they could. Just one look at him was enough to make their hearts race, their faces flush. After all, men like him were rare even in Kingston-let alone in their store, where they were used to serving wealthy heirs and socialites.
The curtain to the fitting room was pulled back.
Out walked a girl in a nude-colored gown. The vertical hem rippled with her steps, while lace at the shoulders in the same shade added a touch of femininity-delicate, airy, dreamlike. Everyone present was stunned by her beauty.
Sebastian looked at the girl standing before him, set aside the magazine, rose, and stepped toward her. His deep eyes softened with a warm glow as he murmured, “My little one… you’ve finally grown up p>
In the mirror, Lillian saw herself-her once-clear gaze now holding a hint of allure. Her slender figure appeared taller wrapped in the gown, her narrow waist easily encircled by his hand. Yes, she had grown up without even realizing it.
One of the shop assistants beamed. “Miss, your figure is perfect. A gown like this isn’t something just anyone can wear. And with your fair skin, nude is the most flattering choice p>
Lillian glanced down at the dress. “Isn’t it too long?” She had never worn something this long before.
Sebastian gently brushed the hair away from her chest, smiling faintly. “No. It’s beautiful. Tomorrow night, you’ll be the most beautiful one there p>
As he gazed into her bright eyes, he suddenly thought of the first time they’d met-back when she’d still been just a little girl. He hadn’t expected her to grow so quickly into such a graceful young woman, with features delicate enough to topple cities. The sight of her made him want to lock her away, never letting another soul glimpse her.
Catching the awe in his eyes, Lillian smiled. “Then I’ll take this one p>
No sooner had she spoken than a delicate voice rang out, “I heard your latest gowns have arrived p>
A group entered the store. At the front were two women in sunglasses, their high heels striking against the floor with crisp clicks. Behind them trailed several uniformed attendants, arms laden with shopping bags.
The sound of that voice made Lillian freeze, her face going pale. Her fingers clenched the hem of her dress so tightly her knuckles whitened, trembling faintly. Her mind was dragged into a whirlpool of memories.
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“I love your room. Why don’t you give it to ine? Daddy will always love my mommy. Nathan told me to marry him p>
Sebastian noticed at once-her body stiff, her expression contorted in pain like she was trapped in a nightmare. This side of her was unfamiliar to him, and it made his heart ache.
He turned toward the two women entering.
One of them suddenly lit up. “Mr. Whitmore! What a coincidence-I never expected to run into you here p>
She hurried forward. Her beauty carried a hint of seduction, her cheeks flushing pink as if in shy excitement. “Mr. Whitmore, don’t you remember me? We met at Old Wu’s charity gala p>
She had never forgotten the first time she saw him at the airport, Back then, she thought since he lived in Kingston too, she would surely see him again. But two years passed without a single chance encounter.
Until recently, when she accompanied her boss to Old Wu’s charity gala. Among the top of Kingston’s elite, there he was again-surrounded by adoration. In that instant, she knew he was what she wanted.
Later, her boss had told her his name: Sebastian.
The true heir of Kingston’s Whitmore family. The man who had inherited his maternal title and controlled two vast financial conglomerates. The most extraordinary and powerful man she had ever seen in her life.
Her boss’ words still echoed in her mind: if she could attach herself to him, she could have anything she wanted in the entertainment industry.
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