Celestine was a bit surprised.
Unexpectedly, in the next moment, Eleanor bought all the remaining styles as well.
"Miss Selwyn, I hope you'll create a wedding gown that satisfies me."
Eleanor seemed to want to say more but held back, her expression complex.
Celestine nodded. "Don't worry. If you have any specific requests, we can always discuss them online."
In the end, Eleanor gave them an address and had all the items delivered there.
Celestine politely declined her offer of a ride home.
"Haha, you're overthinking it. It's on my way, take it or leave it." Eleanor got into the car, and with a swift move, the vehicle sped away in a flash.
Celestine secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Spending the day with Eleanor left her with a strange feeling.
It seemed as if Eleanor was observing her every move.
But maybe she was overthinking it. Perhaps Eleanor was just being polite by looking at her so much.
No, looking at the clothes.
When Celestine got off work, she went to a car dealership.
The car from the accident was completely totaled.
She still felt it was a shame. After all, she had bought that car with the bonus from her first real job. It had been with her for a long time.
At the dealership, a salesperson greeted her warmly.
Celestine quickly found an SUV she liked.
She was very satisfied with its color, size, and style.
While waiting, she spotted a familiar figure.
Zeke had his arm around a beautiful woman, and it wasn't Mirabelle.
"Zeke, that Mercedes I wanted is here. Won't you buy it for me? I just love that one!"
The woman's voice was sickeningly sweet.
Zeke was all smiles. "Alright, sweetheart, whatever you say."


He didn't even bother with the car anymore, turning on his heel and storming out of the dealership.
Celestine had seen Zeke get angry many times, but today's rage didn't seem feigned. It was as if she had touched a raw nerve.
Celestine thought back.
A while ago, Mirabelle had just joined a film crew when Zeke had her transferred to shoot a reality show abroad.
However, recently, Mirabelle hadn't been complaining about Zeke with them as much.
Something must have happened that she didn't know about.
But if Mirabelle wasn't ready to talk, she would wait until she was.
Celestine completed the paperwork at the dealership, paid the deposit, and arranged to pick up the car next week.

She rested her forehead in her hand.
Her memory had been getting really bad lately.
As soon as Celestine entered the code, Cynthia came running to greet her, her little footsteps pattering on the floor.

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