She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 926

"Everett and Daphne are officially together!"

Melanie announced happily.

She figured this was definitely good news for him.

Preston's reaction was far more subdued than she expected.

"I heard."

"So I'm taking Daphne shopping tonight to celebrate."

"Didn't you two just buy new clothes?"

He asked, watching as she wagged an index finger at him.

"You just don't get it, do you? When a woman is happy, she shops. And there's no such thing as 'enough' new clothes."

Preston chuckled softly.

"Alright, then I'm coming with you."

"I'm going out with my best friend, why are you tagging along?"

"I'll carry your bags."

That argument ultimately won her over.

After work, Preston drove her to the mall Daphne had picked out.

Daphne didn't even bat an eye when she saw Preston trailing behind Melanie.

Ever since he became her assistant, the two were practically attached at the hip.

Honestly, Daphne could tell that Melanie still had feelings for him.

She just didn't understand why her friend refused to get back together with him.

She actually admired Preston a bit. Despite constant rejections, he never left Melanie's side.

Anyone with eyes could see that he was hopelessly in love with her.

Daphne found herself daydreaming—if only Everett could love her the way Preston loved Melanie.

"Just to be clear! You guys are here for moral support, but no one is paying for me! I've got my own nest egg."

Seeing Daphne thump her chest proudly, Melanie couldn't help but laugh.

"Blowing your entire nest egg on clothes?"

"I'm happy, so back off!"

"Alright, alright, whatever makes you happy."

Melanie didn't know what to say.

She had wanted her friend to update her style, sure, but only to put her best foot forward and impress him.

Now that they were officially dating, was Daphne just going to pretend to be someone else entirely?

Plus, she had just bought over twenty professional suits, which made absolutely zero sense for someone who ran a nightclub.

Melanie scratched her head, an undeniable sense of unease settling in her stomach.

In the end, Daphne dropped thousands of dollars on businesswear and elegant dresses.

"Perfect! Now, onto heels..."

She marched excitedly ahead, completely missing how Melanie's pace slowed.

Preston, hauling a massive collection of shopping bags, stepped up beside her.

"Is this really a good idea?"

Melanie fell silent for a moment before replying.

"...There's nothing wrong with it. Women dress up for the men they love."

As long as the man actually loved her back, of course.