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

it would reveal her

it, then said, “It does. Let’s look at some other

others would probably flip if they

better to have her wear

she could sense Timothy’s eyes on her. She felt a little awkward. It was as if she was trying

for him to

was in a dilemma. Eva

your favorite?”

fine, actually.” Mia was a little absent-minded. It was mainly because Timothy was still watching

pointed at a

would be covered in

high slits to reveal her legs.

Mia didn’t want to go with the dress Timothy

for the first dress that she’d tried on.

frowned, looking a little

She said, “It’s fine as long as you like

Let’s pay for it,

was the first to walk over to them. She said, “This

can only sell this to you if you buy it with

sure you know what that means, right? This is the rule

along with it.” Timothy brought

Take this one too.”

She looked at Mia. “They’re

be paying in cash or

dollars? Mia looked at the dresses. She

come to this store in the first place. Mia had only agreed to come after Eva had promised

surprise to run into Shelly here and get

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