Chapter 188


    Toby was more worried by the thought of Tina getting scammed than feeling distressed about the


    money.


    “Tom,” he called his assistant into the office.


    After making his way in, Tom stood still in front of Toby’s desk and asked, “President Fuller, how


    may I assist you?”


    “Check where Tina has been today and her purchases,” Toby instructed as he massaged his


    temples.


    “Yes, sir,” Tom replied before making his way out of the office. Very quickly, he returned with the


    results of his investigation. “Sir, Miss Gray has gone to the mall and bought more than twenty


    dresses.”


    “What? More than twenty dresses?” The corners of Toby’s eyes twitched. He knew that she had


    gone shopping for dresses today, but why did she have to buy so many?


    Adjusting his sses, Tom replied, “Yes. More than twenty dresses.” In truth, he was also shocked


    to hear this when his subordinates reported it to him.


    Toby bit his lip before asking, “Did you look into the reason why she bought so many?”


    Lowering his head, Tom answered, “Miss Reed tricked her.”


    Upon hearing this, Toby squinted. “Tricked by Sonia? What’s going on?”


    “ording to what I’ve found, Miss Reed was with Miss Gray when she was shopping for dresses.


    Every time Miss Reed chose a dress,


    Miss Gray would snatch it from her. What Miss Gray didn’t know was that Miss Reed had let her do


    so on purpose, so that was how the dresses came about,” Tom exined.


    This time, Tina had thoroughly embarrassed herself. Failing to give Sonia a hard time, she got


    tricked instead. That was why Tina should not have messed around if she was not smart enough.


    However, Tom did not dare to say this out loud and could onlyin to himself.


    Right then, Toby had a nasty look stered on his face, and his body gave out a cold and brooding


    aura. He was unsure if it was Tina or her second personality that snatched those dresses.


    Nevertheless, it did not matter who it was because such behavior was tacky and foolish. Moreover,


    it showed how narrow-minded she was.


    “So, did Sonia manage to buy any dresses?” he questioned lightly.


    Shaking his head, Tom said, “No. She left Wanika, but I don’t know if she would go to another


    boutique.”


    After acknowledging what Tom had said, Toby instructed, “Ask the manager of the mall to take note


    of this. Tell him not to charge Sonia and send the bill directly to me if she visits another boutique to


    pick out dresses. ”


    “Yes, sir.” Tom nodded. Then, he turned around and went to do as instructed.


    Just then, Toby stopped him. “Hold on.”


    “Do you have any other orders, sir?” Tom turned to ask.


    As Toby rubbed between his eyebrows, he stressed, “Don’t let Sonia know that I’m paying


    for her.”


    “Understood.” Tom nodded.


    At the mall, after Sonia and Reba left Wanika, they still could not find a suitable dress even after


    visiting several boutiques. At that moment, both of them stood at the entrance of thest boutique


    left in the mall.


    As Reba bent forward to massage her calves, she asked, “What should we do if we still can’t


    find a nice dress from this boutique?”


    To be honest, Sonia was also feeling a little tired already. She took a deep breath and responded,


    “Don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll be able to find one. Worsees to worst, we’ll just have to make do.”


    “I guess that’s all we can do.” Reba nodded her head in agreement before heading into the


    boutique with Sonia.


    Though this boutique was not as popr as Wanika, it was the oldest haute couture brand. The


    dresses there were mostly vintage-styled. Because of that, the boutique was less popr among


    the younger generation as not many of them could rte to its retro feel.


    However, Sonia felt that the dress fit her very well even after only trying it once. In that instance,


    Reba’s eyes brightened. “This one looks good!”


    Looking at herself in the mirror, Sonia nodded with satisfaction. “Indeed.”


    The shop assistant also nodded in approval. “Miss, would you be fine if I took a few photos of you?


    No one would buy this dress since it arrived at our boutique because nobody was able to bring out


    its feel except for you, so I would like to take a few photos and send it to the designer.”


    Seeing the excited look on the shop assistant’s face, Sonia could not bring herself to refuse. So,


    she smiled and agreed, “Sure.”


    Upon hearing this, the shop assistant was ecstatic. “Thank you!”


    “You’re most wee. Do I have to pose?” Sonia inquired.


    The shop assistant concurred. Lifting the dress a little, Sonia put on a nice pose. “Let’s start


    shooting.”


    Quickly, the shop assistant fished out her phone and took a few photos of Sonia. Then, Reba


    leaned over to take a look. “You look so beautiful! President Reed, you should see this.”


    “Alright.” Sonia made her way over. As she looked at the photo on the phone, she smiled. “You’re


    right. Send them to me as well, will you?”


    “Of course,” the shop assistant answered.


    With that, Sonia unlocked her phone and handed it to the shop assistant. Right away, the shop


    assistant sent the photos to Sonia. After saving the photos, Sonia kept her phone before saying,


    “Wrap this up for me. I’ll take this dress.”


    “Yes, miss,” the shop assistant grinned as she responded.


    Right after, Sonia went back into the changing room to take the dress off. Then, the shop assistant


    took the dress and headed to the counter to pack it.


    Later on, Sonia and Reba headed toward the counter. As soon as the dress was packed, Sonia


    handed the shop assistant her credit card. However, the shop assistant returned the card to Sonia.


    “Miss, we’re giving you the dress for free.”


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    “What? You’re giving it to us for free?” Reba eximed.


    At that moment, Sonia was also surprised. “Why?”


    “I sent the photos of you in the dress to the designer, and he said that only you could bring out the


    impression of the dress that he had intended. Hence, he decided to gift it to you,” the shop assistant


    exined.


    Right then, Reba’s eyes filled with admiration, “How nice! You just got a dress for free!”


    “I know, right? I guess I’m pretty lucky. Well then, thank you very much.” The corners of Sonia’s


    mouth lifted. Without thinking much, she


    reached out to take the dress.


    To be honest, it was not unheard of for things like this to happen. There were indeed many


    designers who were delighted to gift their designs to customers simply because they looked good in


    them. However, she did not expect that such a thing would happen to her.


    “You’re most wee, miss. Pleasee again.” The shop assistant escorted Sonia and Reba


    to the entrance of the boutique.


    As soon as the twodies were a distance away, the shop assistant turned to walk back into the


    boutique. Just then, a middle-aged man came out of the lounge. “You didn’t let them know, right?”


    Handing over the phone, she reassured him, “No, sir."


    “Very well. I’ll transfer the bonus to your ountter,” the man said as he took the phone.


    Overjoyed, she bowed and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, sir!”


    “You may go.” He waved.


    Happily, she walked away. After that, he unlocked the phone to find Sonia’s photos and sent them


    directly to Tom.


    Almost immediately, Tom knocked on Toby s office door. “President Fuller, the matter regarding Miss


    Reed’s dress has been taken care of. She didn’t suspect a thing.”


    With his chin lifted, Toby acknowledged, Okay.


    As Tom handed over his phone to Toby, he noted, “And here are Miss Reed’s photos.


    “Photos?” Toby put down his pen instantaneously and took over the phone. On the screen, the


    photos showed Sonia wearing a vintage halter dress with a gentle smile on her face. Standing


    under the lights, it was as if she was glowing. Anyone who saw this would not be able to take their


    eyes off her.


    Toby’s heart raced as he saw how beautiful she was for the first time. He couldn’t help but stroke


    her cheek on the screen. Then, his eyes darkened. “Who took these?”


    “The shop assistant did,” Tom stated.


    “I don’t remember asking for photos, did I?” Toby bit his lip.


    “Yes, the manager had decided to do so without consulting with us beforehand because he thought


    that you and Miss Reed had a special rtionship since you wanted him to put the purchase of the


    dress under your name. I’ll delete the photos if you don t like them, Tom rified.


    With his brows furrowed, Toby declined, “It s alright. Send them to me, and I’ll delete them myself!”


    As soon as Tom heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched. He wanted to roll his eyes so badly at


    that moment. Delete them himself?


    Tom reckoned Toby must have wanted to keep it secretly instead.