Chapter 39

Before Mia could say anything, Eva beat her to it. “For an awards ceremony, of

course.”

Awards ceremony? Timothy recalled the list of finalists for the Fleur International Design Competition. Indeed, Mia had gotten through to the finals. He hadn’t

expected it.

When Laura had insisted on getting Mia a spot in the competition, Timothy hadn’t believed that she would get far at all. His gaze landed on Mia as he said in a low voice, “Congratulations.”

Mia looked calm. “Thanks.”

Timothy switched tacks. “But that evening gown doesn’t suit you.”

“Why not? I think it looks pretty nice.”

“It’s revealing too much of your back.”

Mia was lost for words. The dress had been designed to have cutouts in the back. Of

would reveal

“It does. Let’s

flip if they saw

be better to have her wear something more

each one that she put on, she could sense Timothy’s eyes on her. She felt a

on for him

was

your favorite?”

was a little absent-minded. It was mainly because Timothy was still watching her. Two hours had passed,

a champagne-colored dress.

back would

her legs. It

an inexplicable reason, Mia didn’t want to go with the dress Timothy had

the first dress that

looking

getting tired. She said, “It’s fine as long as

pay for

walk over to them. She said, “This is

quantities. We can only sell this to you if you buy

you know what that means, right? This is the

it.” Timothy brought the champagne-colored dress

Take this one too.”

that. She looked at Mia.

Will you be paying in cash or

dresses. She hadn’t

In fact, she hadn’t wanted to come to this store in the first place. Mia had only agreed to come after Eva had promised her

into Shelly

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