The shop assistant was caught in a difficult position. “I’m sorry, Miss Bailey. This dress has been reserved. Would you like to see some of our other designs? We have several new arrivals.”
Jovie, undeterred, replied dismissively, “So what if it’s reserved? It’s not sold yet. I’ll pay double for it.”
She was unaware of who had reserved the dress, but her determination to have it was clear.
Despite the high quality of other items in the store, none could overshadow her desire for that particular dress.
Jovie had always gotten what she wanted since childhood.
The shop assistant hesitated, caught between the demands of a major customer and the commitments already made. The person who had reserved the dress was also a figure of considerable status.
As the assistant mulled over her predicament, Elizabeth stepped forward.
“I’m sorry, but I’ve already ordered this dress, and it’s the only one of its kind,” she said with a serene smile, sizing up Jovie.
“Moreover, it’s been tailored to my measurements. It might not fit you as you seem a bit too… robust for its size.”
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Her voice was gentle, but the barb was clear in her tone.
At first sight, Jovie recognized Elizabeth, her expression instantly contorting with anger. The stares from customers and clerks in the shop, some tinged with contempt, only fueled her fury, reaching its boiling point.
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Suppressing her anger, Jovie forced a smile at Elizabeth. “Isn’t this Bella’s daughter? You caused quite a stir in Seamarsh. How dare you show your face here?”
She rolled her eyes at Elizabeth and added, “If I were you, I’d be too ashamed to even step outside.”
Despite Bella’s efforts to cover up the incident in Seamarsh, rumors still lingered within certain circles of the upper class.
For someone as well-connected as Jovie, obtaining such gossip was a simple task.
Elizabeth, however, remained unfazed. She never took Jovie’s remarks seriously.
With a smug smile curling at her lips, Elizabeth spoke each word deliberately. “Well, I’m doing better than you anyway. I heard you went on a three-month diet just to catch Andrew’s eye, but it seems he still didn’t give you a second glance.”
She chuckled twice, relishing in the discomfort evident on Jovie’s darkening face. Undeterred, Elizabeth continued, “It appears that it’s not about the figure, but rather the character of a person.”
Tanya chimed in with a smile of her own.
Jovie’s displeasure was palpable upon hearing Elizabeth’s remarks.
Every word Elizabeth uttered felt like a direct jab to Jovie’s heart, nearly igniting a fury fueled by embarrassment.
She harbored a crush on Andrew, a man who embodied both handsomeness and excellence, seemingly meeting all the criteria she had set for a potential husband.
Yet, despite her efforts, she couldn’t seem to capture his attention.
And to her dismay, the excellent man in question happened to be Elizabeth’s ex-boyfriend!