“Okay, Grady, I appreciate the invitation. I’11 arrive on time.”


    “Great!” Grady eximed. “So, as per the banquet, you’ll need a malepanion. Would you mind if I


    be your malepanion?’


    Malepanion?


    Loraine thought that Wesley might be interested.


    Loraine politely declined, “I’m sorry, Grady. I already have someone in my mind.”


    Grady felt relieved that Loraine agreed to attend the banquet. However, he was also disappointed that


    thepanion she chose was not him.


    Nevertheless, he cheered up and said, “Then I’m looking forward to seeing you at the banquet.”


    Having promised that she would attend the banquet, Loraine had to take her time to prepare for the


    event.


    The next day, Loraine was apanied by Jennie shopping for the banquet dress.


    Loraine noticed that Jennie was constantly staring at her phone and shing a weird smile while they


    were shopping.


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    Out of curiosity, she asked, “Jennie, who are you chatting with? Why are you so joyful?”


    “Huh?” Loraine’s question made Jenniee to her senses all of a sudden. She hid the phone in her


    pocket and shook her head. “Nobody!”


    “Why do I sense that something is wrong about you? You…”


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    As soon as Jennie realized Loraine was about to dig the truth, she quickly pulled over a dress and tried


    to change the subject.


    “Wow! Lorrie, look at this dress. It’s so beautiful. Go and try it on!”


    Instantly, Loraine’s focus was diverted, and she unintentionally turned her head to Look at the dress


    Jennie was holding.


    The purple off-the-shoulder dress was stunning. It had ckce around the waist, hollowed-outce


    on the hem, and hidden flower patterns on the fabric. The hemline was embellished with crystals that


    sparkled Like early morning dew.


    The dress caught Loraine’s attention right away, and she promptly forgot her question.


    “It’s really beautiful. Let me go try it on!”


    Jennie sighed with relief and pushed Loraine into the dressing room.


    Ten minutester, Loraine came out of the dressing room wearing the dress.


    Everyone held their breath as she walked out.


    In the light, Loraine’s wless body was encased in the purple evening gown. Her long hair fell


    naturally over her shoulders. Her stunning corbone was concealed but slightly visible. Her slender


    legs were wlessly revealed by the hemline slit.