Chapter 1620


    Daniel hesitated at first, but his mouth had already agreed before he realized it.


    “Sephy, where’s the ce for trying on the wedding dresses?” Daniel asked.


    Persephone momentarily pondered and replied, “It’s on the city’s south side, at a studio.”


    Daniel nodded.


    –


    After returning home, Daniel managed to piece together the location based on Persephone’s


    fragmented information. It turned out to be a high-end bridal brand renowned both in Centrolis and


    internationally.


    Daniel smiled cynically as he thought that this probably wasn’t the ce Graham had found. It seemed


    likely that the heir to the Bayer family had been directed by his parents to choose a wedding dress


    there. After all, a man who split living expenses probably wouldn’t be keen on spending so much


    money.


    –


    On the weekend, in the south of Centrolis.


    Graham and Maisie arrived at the bridal store on time.


    Persephone, who was seeing these exquisite gowns for the first time, excitedly hopped among the


    colorful dresses.


    The chief designer, Mario Lyon, personally greeted the couple.


    Maisie couldn’t help but chuckle when she saw his fashionable appearance—long hair in a floral


    bandana and a matching personality.


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    Mario introduced himself, “Thank you for waiting. I’m Mary… Oops, no, no, I’m Mario! Manly Mario, got


    it?”


    Trying to stifle herughter, Maisie greeted Mario after Graham had finished chatting with him.


    Mario examined her with delight and remarked, “You’re the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen! Let’s


    start with the bridal makeup for the bride. No rush for the groom. He can wait outside.”


    Graham seemed indifferent, as if this matter did not involve him.


    Persephone interjected, “Mister, there’s also me!”


    Mario grinned and agreed, “Oh, there’s a little princess here? Alright, you can follow the big princess to


    the back. I shall personally get you dressed!”


    Persephone cheered and led Maisie inside.


    Unexpectedly, Graham’s phone rang at that moment. He went outside to pick up and returned looking


    flustered after a brief conversation.


    “Sorry, Maisie,” he said, “I have something urgent and need to leave. You can try on the wedding dress


    by yourself and let me know your choiceter.”


    Maisie was taken aback. She couldn’t fathom what could be more important than trying on wedding


    dresses that day or what could possibly be more significant to Graham than his fiancee.


    Even Mario expressed his bewilderment, stating, “Asking the bride to try on wedding dresses alone?


    Why have a groom at all? You could just get married on your own!”


    Maisie held back her emotions and managed to say, “Alright, he’s very busy. I can try them on by


    myself.”


    Mario called over some assistants and instructed, “Ladies, let’s get to work!”


    Meanwhile, Persephone took advantage of the assistants’ distraction, sneaked outside, and called


    Daniel.


    “Hello, granduncle!” She whispered, “It’s your turn now!”


    “Okay.”


    “Granduncle, you’re amazing! How did you know that the prince would leave?” she asked.


    Daniel smirked, even though he had only been guessing. Graham’s words and actions hinted at his


    reluctance to go through with the marriage.


    Furthermore, Daniel’s expression darkened as he examined a picture in his hand. The photo depicted a


    couple walking closely together, with the man’s arm around the woman’s waist. Although they


    appeared to be an ordinary couple, the man was Graham, and the woman was not Maisie.


    Gritting his teeth, Daniel put the picture away and entered the bridal store.


    Maisie had just begun to select her makeup, and the assistants were introducing various bridal styles.


    Daniel approached, shaking his head. “These don’t suit her. Find something light and fresh.”


    Maisie was startled, barely able to speak when she saw him. Her emotions were hard to describe at


    that moment.


    Daniel stood there with a reassuring smile, like a beacon of hope.


    After a pause, Maisie finally greeted him, “Mr. Quimby… Why are you also here?”


    Daniel had a ready answer. He looked at Mario, patting him on the shoulder. “It’s been a while.”


    Mario was at a loss for words.


    Daniel exined to Maisie, “Mario’s my friend, and I haven’t seen him despite being in Centrolis for a


    while. I’m here today just to visit him. What a coincidence to run into you.”


    Mario was rendered speechless, and Daniel added, “Let Ms. Squire choose her makeup, and you can


    give me a tour.”


    With a firm grip on Mario’s shoulder, Daniel took him upstairs.


    When they were a good distance away from the lower floor, Daniel let go, and Mario rolled his eyes.


    “Are you… Mr. Daniel Quimby?”


    “Indeed,” Daniel said with a smirk. “You recognized me.”


    Mario snorted. “When did we be friends?”


    “Starting now.”


    “Is it that easy?”


    Daniel was undeterred. “I can double the value of your brand.”


    “Am I that desperate for money and fame?”


    “Triple it.”


    “Think I can be bribed so easily?”


    Daniel blinked. “Five times.”


    “I bow to your persistence!”


    Pleased with the oue, Daniel continued, “Now…”


    Mario quickly said, “I’ll go measure the girl right away!”