Chapter 257


    Chapter 257


    Inside the opulent auction hall, the air buzzed with the anticipation of wealth exchanging hands for


    coveted treasures. Among them was a dazzling gown encrusted with shimmenng diamonds, which


    caught the light as it was presented to Howard. Without a second thought he swiped his card for five


    hundred thousand dors.


    Selina’s smile was as mdiant as the gown “Howie just bid on a piece of 18–year–old me,” she beamed,


    convinced of her unique ce in


    his heart.


    Standing beside her, Gwendolyn was unfazed by the transaction.


    “It’s just a dress, Gwendolyn You’re not jealous, are you?”


    Selina was stiming up trouble


    Valor remarked with a cup of coffee in hand. “What a bitch”


    Gwendolyn looked at Selina and said lightly. “It’s just a dress.”


    The gown wasn’t just any dress to Selina. “It’s the dress I wore when I came of age. I never imagined


    Howie would cherish it so, just as he once cherished me,” she dered louder than necessary, stiming


    the drama everyone secretly relished.


    Nestledfortably in George’s arms, Brenda covered her mouth to stifle a giggle. “Men prefer their


    women wild in the sheets but elegant on the streets. If I were Mr. Chadwick, Id also have a soft spot for


    Ms. Hamilton…” Before she could finish, a chunk of creamy cake sttered against her


    The


    gown was ruined beyond recognition.


    Brenda screamed, her voice filled with shock and disdain, as Jeannie approached with a shrug. “Oops,


    my bad. Some people’s words are simply nauseating.”


    Brenda red. “You”


    Jeannie smirked, “So sorry about the mess. Luckily, my brother bought a dress. Consider it yours.”


    Casually, she tossed Selinas gown to Brenda. “Looks like you’reing out ahead.”


    Clutching the gown, Brenda was at a loss, ncing helplessly at Selina and George.


    Selina’s face turned crimson with anger. “Jeannie, how could you give my dress to such a woman?”


    Jeannieughed mischievously. “Why not? It’s got all the right padding. She’ll fill it out even more.


    Maybe she can even attract a wealthy


    Suitor”


    “Howie, yo


    you spent five hundred thousand dors for me, and Jeannie has… Selina stammered, looking for


    sympathy. Howard stood, his voice cold and detached. “It’s only right topensate for the damage


    done. Moreover, that dress wasn’t for you. I just can’t stand the thought of anyone else wearing the


    same as my dear Gwen”


    His tone was authoritative, protectively fierce.


    Selina’s expression crumbled


    Howard didn’t spare her another nce, his warning eyes on Brenda. “Ms. Brenda, I expect to see you


    parading in that gown for the next three days, making headlines. Anything less would be a personal


    affront to Summit Corp.”


    Brenda was ghostly pale.


    After saying that, Howard wrapped an arm around Gwendolyn’s waist and exited the auction hall.


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    With her chin high and voice booming, Jeannie revealed the plot twist. “Oh,e on. Don’t you get it?


    The cake was my brother’s idea He bought and gave Selina’s dress to Brenda.”


    “Some people need to stop ttering themselves. Five hundred thousand dors was just for Gwen’s


    happiness.”


    “A society heiress and a crude merchant ying this tawdry game, truly degrading! Your duet is a


    disgrace,” Jeannie’s candor spared no


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    Her attack was swift and brutal. “A debutante gown turned into a tramp’s attire! Now, take youring–


    of–age dress and let her use it just as you’ve been used!”


    Selina swayed, her pride crumbling


    By the side, Valor shed a thumbs–up, admiring how bold and clever Jeannie was