“Ms. Elsie, it’s a gown. “Giama pulled the dress out and admired it with wide eyes wonder.
eved
Elsie’s hand, mid–motion as she tastened her earring, fore She stared blankly at the dress spread out in front of her. The tabric and cut were absolutely stumming, wearing it would no doubt turn heads and steal the spotlight.
She reached out to gently touch the material so soft and smooth and her face unconsciously revealed a mix of awe and envy. “Wyatt really went all
out for Yunice, Doesn’t he realize that backwoods girl doesn’t deserve it?”
Giana, practically buzzing with excitement, suggested, “Ms. Elsie, I think this dress would look perfect on you. She doesn’t even live here anymore; who’s going to know Wyatt sent it?”
e leaned lazily against the vanity and
Elsie had been thinking the same thing. sneered, “Her name might be Yunice, but 177
ID says Yunice too. It has my name on it, so obviously, it was
meant for me”
Giana quickly chimed in. “Exactly, exactly
As she unfolded the gown and was just about to help Elsie try it on, a card slipped out from between the folds. “Ms. Elsie, there’s a note inside…”
Ebie took it, scanning the contents. It was a message from Wyatt, outlining his arrangements.
“Jackson’s birthday is tomorrow?” Her brow furrowed.
Such an important occasion, and Paul hadn’t mentioned it at all. Even someone as insignificant as Yunice had received a gown for the event, and yet she she had gotten nothing. Did Add never intend to bring me to Jackson’s birthday celebration!
“All that talk about marrying me. Looks like it was just empty promises to string me along Elsie crumpled the letter and tossed it into the trash in frustration
The thought of Taylor hoking arms with Paul, smiling as the so tal elite showered her with compliments, made jealousy churn like a storm inside her.
I’m Paul’s woman. I’m the one who should be at an event like this,” she snapped
Giana while also feeling it was unfair, couldn’t help but remind her. “But Ms. Elsie, the Powell family already kaid you wereich welcome anymore.
“There be of guests What
son could they jusuibly use so throne me out in front of everyone? Die graded the dress Tm going”
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The next day, at the Powell mansion. the parking lot overflowed with luxury cars. Titans of finance–people who only ever showed up in stock reports–were suddenly as common as vegetables at a farmers‘ market.
She accepted the invite back with a smile. Thank God for Wyatt. If he hadn’t set me up with everything I needed. I never would’ve gotten in so easily.
staff wrote her name down on the gifted her birthday gift. Only after making sure the
In the grand hall, she scanned the room. To every eligible bachelor who met her gaze, she returned a gentle smile and a poised nod.
Self–conscious, Elsie reached up and touched her face. Did my makeup smudge? This doesn’t make sense… I haven’t lost my charm. Maybe I just need to freshen up in the restroom.
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