His Coy Lover

She walked towards Zelda, saying as she walked, “Zelda, today is overcast, not too sunny or hot. Elle arranged for her secretary to accompany you for a shopping spree. You can also pick a few elegant evening gowns at High Elegance for the grand party this Saturday night.”

“Mom, what party?”

Zelda asked casually.

“The birthday party of the Granger family’s heiress, Yemmy Granger. Didn’t I tell you about it before?”

Zelda recalled.

There was a similar event in her previous life.

The Granger family, second only to the Winston family in River Town, and Yemmy Granger, the only heiress of their generation, was deeply loved by the family. Her birthday party every year was grand, inviting all the influential figures in River Town.

Yemmy and Elle were good friends, and Yemmy despised Zelda, the true heiress of the Roscente family, for growing up in the countryside.

In her previous life, Zelda attended the Granger family’s party with Elle. Yemmy deliberately spilled red wine all over her, claiming it was an accident, ruining her white evening dress and causing her great embarrassment.

Zelda’s eyes flickered, and she couldn’t retaliate in her previous life. This time, she would repay Yemmy both the principal and interest.

“Mom, I already have several evening gowns; there’s no need to buy new ones.”

Elegant evening gowns were known for their noble and elegant design but were too expensive. After her identity changed to that of a wealthy heiress, Zelda would still be shocked by the price of a single elegant evening gown from High Elegance.

“You’ve worn those evening gowns before.”

Chris persuaded her daughter, “Listen to Mom. Go out with Lucy, see what you like, and buy it. After visiting High Elegance, pick a few new models of evening gowns.”

Each elegant evening gown at High Elegance was unique to avoid any wardrobe mishaps at events.

Zelda wanted to refuse, but suddenly remembered that she had torn one of Charles’s shirts and should compensate him with a new one.

She immediately changed her mind and said sweetly, “Mom, I’ll listen to you.”

Chris gently touched Zelda’s long hair at her waist and said affectionately, “Mom’s daughter should dress up beautifully.”

Zelda acted coquettishly, “Mom, am I not beautiful if I don’t dress up?”

“Beautiful. My daughter is the most beautiful even without makeup.”

“That’s because Mom and Dad have good genes. I picked the strengths of Mom and Dad.”

Touching her forehead lightly, Chris indulged her, “Your sweet words are like honey.”

Zelda playfully stuck out her tongue, causing Chris to feel both love and tenderness.

She took out a bank card and handed it to Zelda. “This is Mom’s pocket money for you. Buy whatever you like; don’t worry about saving money for Mom. Now, go. Don’t keep Lucy waiting too long.”

Prompted by her mother, Zelda changed into a new outfit, put on high heels, grabbed the Hermès bag her mother gave her, and followed Elle’s secretary out of the house.

The wealthy people of River Town loved to shop at the Prosperous and Luxurious Pedestrian Street. Every store there was a specialty brand boutique.

Lucy parked the car at the entrance of the pedestrian street and said to Zelda, “Miss, feel free to wander around. I’ll find a place to park, and I’ll come look for you later.”

Zelda nodded while responding and pushed open the car door.

Since she was acknowledged by the Roscente family, she had been to the Prosperous and Luxurious Pedestrian Street countless times. She knew exactly which store was a men’s brand clothing store.

After getting out of the car, Zelda headed straight to a brand specialty store.

Just as she reached the entrance of that store, she ran into Burton coming out from the inside. Both of them stopped, locking eyes.