Chapter 983
Chapter 983:
She quickly retreated to the dressing room to change back into her own clothes. Coming out, she firmly stated, “Forget it. I’ll look somewhere else p>
Leanna muttered under her breath about Ellen’s poor taste. As they continued shopping, Ellen’s frustration grew.
“Why are all the clothes so ugly these days?” she lamented.
Maggie suspected the real issue. Ellen had actually liked the outfit Yelena picked out earlier but was too proud to admit it.
“Why don’t we just go back and get that set Yelena chose for you? It looked really nice on you,” Maggie suggested.
“No way!” Ellen protested, her face puckering.
Before Maggie could press further, Ellen shifted the topic. “I’m thirsty. Let’s grab some coffee p>
As they entered the café, Ellen’s gaze landed on a familiar figure—Johan!
Ellen considered greeting Johan, but he appeared preoccupied, quickly grabbing his coffee and exiting in a hurry.
Maybe it was for the best, she thought. It would make their upcoming blind date more of a surprise.
“You go ahead and order. Just get an iced Americano for me. I need to use the restroom,” Ellen said, excusing herself quickly.
Meanwhile, Yelena’s phone vibrated with a message from the Mode Vogue store manager. “You’re at Kheley and didn’t even tell me! I found out from the staff. When are you free? Let’s catch up p>
Yelena replied, “Now works. I’ll be busy later p>
The shopping trip had not been entirely fruitless. The distraction had sparked a new idea for a treatment plan Yelena wanted to explore.
Back at the fashion boutique—Mode Vogue, Yelena saw Ellen through the store window.
Ellen was at the cashier, holding the outfit Yelena had earlier selected. She seemed a bit shy as she asked the clerk, “Can you wrap this set for me, please p>
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“Yelena, what are you doing outside? Come in!” the store manager called out at that moment, surprised to see her.
Hearing that name, Ellen stiffened. Was it really such a coincidence?
She slowly turned, her expression hardening as she caught sight of Yelena.
Ellen hesitated, but then glared at Yelena and accused, “Are you following me? How shameless can you get p>
Yelena’s eyes narrowed slightly, annoyed. “I have better things to do p>
Ellen didn’t believe her. She was convinced Yelena was there on purpose.
“Despicable!” Ellen hissed, grabbing the clothes and storming out of the store.
The store manager exhaled deeply.
“Should I explain to her that I was the one who asked you to come over p>
Yelena responded,
“No need. She won’t listen p>
The manager sighed.
“I just wanted to see you. I didn’t expect p>
Yelena gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “It’s fine. She doesn’t like me, so she’s always going to find something to complain about p>
“Who is she to you, anyway p>
“My future sister-in-law p>