Chapter 479
Chapter 479:
Valeria clenched her jaw, fighting the overwhelming temptation to punch him on the spot.
Still, with Liliana’s gaze burning into them, she forced a sweet smile and said, “Mr. Morrison, you’re just too generous p>
Helena couldn’t help but giggle as she jumped into the performance. “Mr. Morrison might be charming, but he can’t hold a candle to my…” She stopped mid-sentence, letting out a soft laugh and covering her mouth like she’d almost said too much.
Liliana’s suspicion deepened. She’d already sensed Helena had a new man in her life, and this only confirmed it.
Her eyes narrowed as she shot Helena and Valeria a look of disdain. “Some women put on airs of independence and strength, but the moment they’re handed a tiny boutique, their true vain and money-hungry colors show through p>
Helena answered without missing a beat, her smile wicked. “Jealousy really doesn’t suit you.” Then she turned to Valeria and continued, “Come on, help me pick a pair. I want us to try them on together!” Without sparing Liliana a single glance, Valeria settled onto the velvet sofa and elegantly crossed her legs.
Dorian, who was astutely perceptive, immediately crouched down to remove Valeria’s heels and swap them for a fresh pair, playing his part like a natural.
Seeing that, Liliana fumed. Her jaw clenched in frustration. She was unable to shake the growing bitterness as the thought of Helena receiving such a luxurious store sank deeper into her.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t figure out how these two women managed to charm everyone around them. Men fell for them like dominoes, easily and without hesitation.
Unable to stomach the display any longer, she turned around and stormed off.
As soon as the door shut behind Liliana, Helena dropped the bubbly act in an instant. She pulled her foot away from the assistant. Valeria didn’t waste time.
She gave Dorian a firm push and stood up, wiping the smug smile from her face.
“You…” The sudden push nearly knocked Dorian off balance, and he looked up at his girlfriend in confusion, trying to catch up to the sudden change in mood.
Meanwhile, Helena and Valeria exchanged a quick, wordless glance and walked out in perfect sync, leaving Dorian to trail behind with a faint, resigned grin.
gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺; 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝗶𝗻
A short while later, they arrived at a cozy cafe and immediately asked for a private room.
Once the door closed behind them, Dorian’s curiosity finally broke through. “Alright, you two—spill it. What was that back there? Are you ever going to let me in on what’s really going on p>
Helena lifted her coffee cup, took a long sip, and let a small smile play on her lips. “I was telling the truth. Someone really bought that luxury boutique for me p>
While she spoke, her mind wandered to Alden, and without realizing it, a glow of joy crept across her face.
That quiet joy didn’t go unnoticed. Dorian, who’d recently been wrapped up in his own whirlwind romance, recognized the look in an instant.
His chest gave a sudden lurch. He leaned in, stunned. “Wait a second, Helena. Don’t tell me you’ve already moved on. It’s only been a few days since Alden’s accident p>