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

glanced at it, then said, “It does.

would probably flip if they saw Mia wearing

to have her wear something

was given several more dresses to try. With each one that she put on, she could sense Timothy’s eyes on her. She felt a little awkward. It was as if she was

for him

decide, Mia was in a dilemma.

your favorite?”

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

a champagne-colored dress.

would be covered

high slits to reveal her legs. It was

want to go with the dress Timothy had

dress that she’d tried on. “I

frowned, looking a little

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

Let’s pay

them. She

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

This is the rule at all of Barrett Group’s

one along with it.”

Take this one too.”

about that. She looked at

total. Will you be

thousand dollars? Mia looked at the dresses. She

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

been a surprise to run into Shelly here and

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