The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 27

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After Lottie’s fever had completely subsided, Celeste returned home. She hadn’t yet prepared a dress for the upcoming banquet, so in the afternoon, she headed out to shop for one.

At a high–end boutique, the store manager and several attendants were busy with a particular dress. It wasn’t until Celeste approached that they noticed her presence.

“Sorry, miss, how can we help you?

“I’m just looking around.”

“Of c

course.

Though Celeste had become part of an affluent family like the Flemings, she’s attended very few banquets over the years. After all, Trevor and Queenie never took her along to any formal events.

As for Martha, she’d stepped out of the limelight long ago and had no interest in the social scene.

Lottie worked in high–end fashion. Hence, she had developed a basic sense

the boutique was filled with so many beautiful dresses

be too picky and just wanted something

the dress the attendants had been

semi–sheer chiffon gown with a waist–cinching design, adorned with intricate floral details. The model’s neck was graced with an elegant, luxurious

thinking, Celeste walked

the fabric, the store

and explained, “I’m so sorry, miss, I didn’t mean to hurt you. This dress is a custom piece for one of our high–end clients, and there’s only one in the world. It’s quite expensive,

Celeste said, though she was a little disappointed that the dress

tens of thousands to over a million dollars, and even the

floral embroidery. When she was paying and

dollars, That’s like wearing a mansion on your body.

it. Plus, they’ll

be that expensive. Even if it weren’t

her head and