Chapter 23
“Ms. Fleur! Welcome,” a staff at La Merveille Boutique greeted Madeline with a big smile, “Ms. Elise has been expecting you. Please follow me.”
The staff led Madeline upstairs to the designer’s studio. Elise Lambert shrieked with excitement at the sight of Madeline. “Maddie, ma chérie! I miss you so much. You’re finally here.”
Elise gave Madeline a big hug and kissed her on the cheeks. Madeline was not used to the French greeting and lifted a nervous smile. “Hey, Elise. What’s up?”
“You’ve become distant, Maddie,” Elise looked dejected, “Are we not best friends anymore?” Madeline let out a sigh and said, “What do you want, Elise?”
“Fine, I know you love me no matter what,” Elise beamed and continued, “I asked you here because someone wanted to buy Mirabelle. Yes, the wedding dress you designed. Guess who?”
“I have no idea,” Madeline shrugged. Elise lowered her voice, “Angie Grant! I know you don’t like her.”
Madeline was startled. She didn’t expect Angie to act so soon on her plan to marry Noah. “I don’t care. Sell it to her if she wants it.”
dress, and you are going to let your enemy wear it? If
to her if she wants it badly enough,” Madeline added, “If she can triple the selling price and make full cash payment by
sat down. Elise was impressed
you want to let Angie wear the wedding dress
was shocked when Madeline contacted her three years ago. Not only was Madeline not dead, but she had also become a famous
told Elise what happened after she returned, and Elise felt sorry for her best friend. Although Madeline was different now, Elise was
“I don’t think Angie will have the chance to wear the wedding dress, and I’m over Noah
Angie seemed to be in a good mood, and she didn’t even notice Madeline passing by. Madeline got into the car parked across
what are we looking for?” Albert asked.
She was amazed at how much Angie was willing to spend on her wedding
to support herself, while Angie had all her expenses covered by the family. At the time, Madeline didn’t find it
the wedding dress said to be designed for the famous fashion designer’s own wedding, she was over the moon. As long as she could be the prettiest bride worthy of Noah’s love at her dream wedding, Angie would pay
“Your wedding dress will be air-flown to you, and you should expect to
residence, will
“Of course! Mr. Quincy and you are getting married soon after all,” Elise said in a lighthearted tone, “I’ve never seen a more beautiful couple than you two. You’re a match made in heaven!”
Angie was overjoyed. She bought a few other pricey items at the boutique before leaving. She didn’t mind splurging on what made her happy. Now with Colton on her side, she was confident she would be marrying Noah soon.
She was about to leave the shop, smiling from ear to ear, when Noah entered. Angie was pleasantly surprised. She immediately walked to him and wanted to hug him, but was intimidated by his fierce look.
Instead of hugging him, she cautiously tugged at his sleeve and said softly, “Noah, are you here to fetch me home?” Noah scowled at her. He couldn’t believe Angie was the culprit.
“Why are you here?” Noah asked in a menacing tone. Angie blushed and said, “I’m here to get a wedding dress for our engagement soon.”
Noah was annoyed. He pressed on, “Have you seen anyone else entering this shop?” Angie shook her head, “No, I’m a VIP here, so I’m the only customer they serve during my session. Since you’re here, why don’t you try on the suit I’ve ordered for you?”
Ignoring her suggestion, Noah turned toward Wayne, “Check the CCTV recording.” Wayne nodded and went to talk with the staff at La Merveille Boutique.
“Is there something wrong?” Angie asked. Noah glared at her and said, “The CCTV at the cemetery has been restored. Ronald Klish was the man who kidnapped Colt.”