Chapter 353
Chapter 353 The Philips Corp Sisters 1
Ashley glanced over and spotted the group coming their way. “Stella p>
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Stella’s lips curled in a mocking smile. “Well, well. Ashley. Didn’t you run off to beg your little bestie for help? What’s wrong-she wouldn’t give you the time of day?” She even made a point of glancing around theatrically, twisting the knife.
Ashley gave a cold laugh. “You’d better worry about yourself. I hear your father’s planning to marry you off to Travis. That must have you thrilled beyond belief, huh? Though I suppose it’s fitting a charming philanderer matched with a dazzling beauty. The two of you will make quite the storybook scandal in Kingston p>
Stella’s face darkened instantly. Everyone in town knew what kind of man Travis Brooks was- womanizing, shameless. Yet her father, blinded by profit, was still determined to tie her to the Brooks family. The thought alone was humiliating enough; having Ashley jeer about it only twisted the knife deeper.
“You two need to stop,” another woman interjected smoothly.
Ashley arched a brow at her. “And you are p>
The woman gave a practiced smile. “Sonia. Stella’s cousin p>
Ashley’s gaze flicked between the two of them, coolly appraising. “Quite the contrast between you p>
Stella nearly choked on her anger. She’d been simmering already; now, faced with Ashley’s relentless needling, her temper was fraying beyond control.
Just then, the fitting-room door swung open.
Out stepped a girl in a gown the color of the night sky. The bodice was a sleek strapless cut, the skirt cascading like a galaxy, its delicate crystals catching the light in a shimmer of stars. Her long, seaweed-dark hair tumbled loose around her shoulders in effortless disarray, lending her a touch of wild grace. Paired with her finely cut’ features, the sight was dreamlike, almost unreal.
“Holy-Lillian, you look incredible!” Ashley exclaimed, her voice rising in open awe.
Stella and Sonia both turned to look. Even they couldn’t hide the flash of astonishment in their eyes. But the moment Sonia registered that face, her expression soured, sharp and ugly.
That face. The one that had haunted her like a recurring nightmare for two years. Because of this woman, she’d been cast out-unceremoniously fired, blacklisted, every ounce of hard work obliterated overnight. Forced back to Kingston with nothing. She’d spent the years since scheming for another chance, trying again and again to claw her way back into that man’s orbit,
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and every time, she’d been shut out cold. Just seeing Lillian now made her grind her teeth with hate.
Meanwhile, Lillian was turning slowly before the mirror, studying the gown on her frame. Even she had to admit, Ashley had chosen well-it was stunning.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Ashley grinned, clearly fishing for agreement.
Lillian gave a reluctant nod. “Mm. It really is p>
But Stella, choking on jealousy, snapped her gaze to the sales associate. “Wrap it up. I’ll take it.” She didn’t even know why-only that she couldn’t stand to see this girl outshining everyone else.
Ashley’s hackles went up immediately. “Stella, are you insane? Ever heard of first come, first served? We picked that dress first. What right do you have to steal it p>
Stella sneered, flicking her gaze at the gown hugging Lillian’s frame. “What right? The right of money. She can’t afford it. I can. And let’s be honest-what store would ever turn away a paying customer p>
Her memory of Lillian was of some C-list singer barely scraping by. There was no way she could buy something like this.
Ashley shot back without hesitation. “You really must have water in your brain. Whether she can buy it or not is none of your business. And even if she couldn’t-there’s still me p>
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The Heiress Rebor
Ruby Walker
Ruby Walker is a rising voice in the world of romance and spicy fiction. With a gift for weaving deep emotions, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected twists, her stories are a blend of passion and drama that captivate readers from start to finish. Ruby’s writing style is bold and irresistible—perfect for those who crave intense, addictive love stories.