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Chapter 678
The next day. Celeste and Matthias attended a cocktail party together.
Not long after they arrived, Wynn and the others showed up as well. At a glance, they spotted Celezie and Matthias standing not far away,
The moment Linda and Ruby saw Celeste, their expressions darkened.
It was all because Celeste was wearing the very gown Wynn had taken a liking to just a few days ago. The dress was worth over a million dollars, 1
In the past, Wynn would have bought it without a second thought. 2
But this time…
Beyond the gown, the bracelet and necklace Celeste wore were also masterpieces from renowned designers, worth close to ten million dollars.
Although Wynn’s outfit and jewelry were also brand–new and high–end, they simply weren’t in the same price range as Celeste’s.
In the past, Wynn had worn priceless gowns and jewelry several times. Coupled with her striking looks, she had once stunned countless people, and many socialites in Baumond would pay close attention to
what she wore to events. 4
So today, although she still looked radiant, her comparatively understated outfit sparked quiet whispers.
The discussions were nothing more than speculation.
Why was Wynn dressed so modestly today? Had something gone wrong between her and Trevor? Had he stopped giving her money? (4
Some even suddenly realized that Wynn and Trevor hadn’t attended events together for quite some time. After all, Wynn was almost always seen by Trevor’s side in the past.
People in high society were nothing if not perceptive. (1)
Sensing the shift, far fewer people approached Wynn and her group compared to before.
However, things changed as soon as Miles arrived. He greeted Wynn and her family warmly, just as he always had.
Seeing that, many people reconsidered, thinking Wynn’s more understated look might simply be a matter of preference.
As for the fact that Trevor rarely attended events with her recently, people realized that he had indeed been busy these past few months and hadn’t shown up at many banquets either.
The shift in attitude before and after Miles‘ arrival didn’t go unnoticed by the Lockets and the Shaws.
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They didn’t expect that something as small as Wynn dressing more modestly than usual would immediately set off such reactions. (2)
If the rumors of trouble between her and Trevor were to spread, the consequences would be…
Even Wynn’s face darkened at the thought.
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Although Celeste and Matthias weren’t paying attention to the Lockets and the Shaws, they still caught snippets of the surrounding gossip.
Matthias, not very familiar with women’s luxury fashion, couldn’t help but glance toward Wynn. “Are her dress and jewelry really that… cheap?”
Celeste didn’t know much about such things either. She just took a look and shook her head. “I’m not sure.” (1)
Matthias frowned. “With how high–profile she used to be, I don’t believe she’d wear something inferior if she had better options. Could something really have happened to them?”
Celeste shook her head again, indicating she didn’t know.
Matthias frowned deeper, puzzled. “Could it be that she and Trevor are actually having problems? That can’t be, right? How come I haven’t heard anything?” (11)
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
