Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 50

The sounds of the curtain rings rubbing against the rod made their way into Vivian’s. ears, and fear enveloped her. Jolting, Vivian’s heart also skipped several beats.

“Vivian!” Larissa rushed out before Kevan could when she heard her voice.

I’ve picked the gown. What do you think?”

Her heart settling, Vivian hurriedly turned while plastering a professional smile on her face. “Of course.” She took a look and was amazed.

She knew Larissa was beautiful, and knew just how gorgeously fairy–like the gown was, but she did not expect that the combination of the two would create something so extraordinary.

She said sincerely, “It suits you well.”

that the gown was meant for her.

She let out

have something to do. Once I’m done, I’ll style your hair and do your

two seconds to deliberate whether or not she

“Okay.”

and pointed

when that was said.

a dilemma again. “We only have one design for each gown. That one has been chosen by the young lady… The new arrivals still have

stopped staring at Larissa. “I want the

an awkward situation. She had just randomly tried a gown that Kevan did not even like. Who knew that Karin would

change out of it then.”

anyway. There was no need to cause a scene over something as trivial as

grateful for Larissa’s concession. She knew Karin’s personality well–if her desires were not met, she would cause a huge scene. Bringing her upstairs was already a mistake, if she caused a scene and offended Mr. Shields, then the consequences would be