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Chapter 7:
Aside from the driver’s quiet question about her destination, silence filled the car. When Amelia glanced at the man beside her for the third time, Wyatt turned to her and asked, “Do you have something to say p>
So many questions tangled in her mind—why had he agreed to marry her when it had been little more than a joke on her part? Had he truly agreed to it to repay her for saving him? But he was rich and powerful, someone who had endless means to repay any favor. Why marriage, of all things?
Unable to suppress her curiosity any longer, Amelia softly asked, “Can you really convince Jaxton to break off the engagement and find the solution to cure my grandmother p>
“Yes,” Wyatt responded coolly.
Although she wanted to press him for more details, his distant demeanor kept her silent.
As the car eased to a halt outside her apartment, Amelia quickly opened the door and stepped out, offering a polite nod. “I appreciate the ride, Mr. Stewart. Goodbye p>
“Hold on p>
Just as Amelia was about to enter the building, Wyatt’s deep voice sounded from behind her. Spinning around, she saw a beautifully wrapped box being extended toward her through the car’s window. Her eyes first landed on Wyatt’s sculpted hand before even noticing the box. He was blessed with good looks, and even his hands seemed perfect.
“This is for you p>
Wyatt’s voice drew Amelia out of her daze, and without thinking, she accepted the box. Before she could ask what was inside, the car drove away. Left standing in the silence for a moment, Amelia made her way back to her apartment, clutching the unexpected gift.
D𝘪𝗌𝗰о𝘷е𝗿 ո𝗲𝘄 𝗌𝗍𝗈r𝗶𝘦𝘴 оո
After she arrived home, curiosity got the better of her, and she opened the box. A burst of vibrant red greeted her eyes. Pulling out the red gown, Amelia felt pleased—she loved the color. Bright colors had always called to her, but years of pleasing Jaxton’s taste for understated style had dimmed her wardrobe. Now, with the end of her engagement to Jaxton drawing near, she finally felt free to embrace her true taste.
By seven o’clock, Amelia left home in the red gown. She then opened the passenger door of Jaxton’s car. She hadn’t anticipated Dayna’s presence, while Dayna was shocked by the outfit Amelia had chosen. In Dayna’s memory, Amelia always wore light colors. Her good looks often seemed to dim because of her plain clothing. Tonight, however, she turned heads in the bold red gown, looking captivating.
From the driver’s seat, Jaxton caught sight of Amelia’s new look, and surprise…
Surprise flickered across his face. Before he could say a word, Amelia shut the car door and slipped into the back seat.
Jaxton hadn’t intended to bring Dayna along but couldn’t resist her tears and pleas. At first, he’d felt uneasy about bringing her, but seeing Amelia’s bold look sparked anger inside him.
“Amelia, do you really think that dress is appropriate for tonight? Are you going there to seduce someone p>