She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 56

Turning to look at Evelyn, Dominic couldn't help but feel that Evelyn was better after all.

She was his savior, and she was willing to have his children.

"Let's go, Evelyn. We're going home."

Dominic wrapped his arm around Evelyn's waist, and they got into the car, where things immediately got heated.

***

At the Eclipse Noir Club.

Melanie hadn't actually made plans with Daphne; she had just said that to deliberately annoy Dominic.

She could tell that her staying out for several days and nights had made Dominic feel a bit insecure.

That was why, despite clearly feeling the pinch, he had still bought her a dress worth a few hundred thousand dollars.

However, she couldn't care less about it.

As soon as she arrived at the Eclipse Noir Club, Melanie offered the dress to Daphne.

"No, thanks."

Daphne's refusal was blunt.

"The dress itself isn't to blame, but the thought of that scumbag paying for it makes my skin crawl. I'd probably break out in hives."

Seeing Daphne hug herself and shiver, Melanie couldn't help but laugh.

While she didn't care for the dress Dominic bought, it wasn't her money being spent, so she might as well spend it.

Before the divorce, she would milk Dominic for every penny she could. No amount was too much.

After relaxing at the club for a while, Melanie went home, took a picture of the dress, and listed it for sale on an online marketplace. Whatever money she made from it would be hers.

"You're selling this dress?"

A magnetic voice sounded from behind her. Melanie turned around and, as expected, saw Preston.

Preston hadn't changed into his casual clothes yet. He was in his usual black suit and white gloves, exuding an imposing presence.

He held up his phone, which was displaying the very dress she had just photographed and listed.

"Yes, I'm cashing out."

Melanie was honest.

"How much?"

Preston asked the question so quickly and directly that Melanie didn't register it at first.

"Huh? You want to buy it?"

"Yes."

Seeing Preston nod, Melanie blurted out:

Normally, a dress like this would be hard to sell on a resale site. It was too expensive and not for everyday wear.

She had been mentally prepared to wait a year or more to get the money.

She never expected to make over four hundred thousand dollars in less than a night.

Melanie couldn't help but wonder if Preston was some kind of lucky charm dropped right into her lap.

He provided her with a place to live when she needed one, and gave her money when she was short on it.

"By the way, do you want a late-night snack? There's a chicken in the fridge. I could make some chicken dish?"

After asking with hopeful anticipation, Melanie immediately heard Preston say:

"No."

Preston was a cold person, and his voice was just as cold.

Melanie's smile twitched awkwardly.

She had wanted to curry favor with her lucky charm of a landlord, but it seemed she had managed to annoy him instead.

It couldn't be that…

Preston was afraid of troubling her, could it?

Melanie shrugged, deciding it was best not to try and figure out what men were thinking.