It was obviously Valerie.
After a few more seconds, she received yet another message.
âI know youâve been looking into me.
Why donât you meet with me and ask all your questions in person? Iâll tell you everything you want to know.
Oh, and by the way, Cyrus is the one taking me shopping.
I hope you can find the time and meet with us later!â
Lucinda read the messages again and again, her lips curling into a sneer.
How could she refuse such a âgraciousâ offer?
She texted Valerie back, saying that she would definitely show up later.
Nathan was still asleep, and she didnât want to wake him up.
She pecked him in the forehead, washed up, and went out.
An hour later, Lucinda was in the most Luxurious boutique in Stastle.
Cyrus was seated on the leather sofa in the center of the shop.
He casually glanced at Valerie, who was occupied with choosing a dress.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a familiar figure walk through the door.
The moment he recognized Lucinda, he shot up to his feet.
âLucinda! What are you doing here?â
She smiled at him, though it didnât reach her eyes.
âValerie especially invited me to help her pick out a dress.
Her banquet is in two days.
Itâs such a big day for her, so how could I refuse?â
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Cyrus looked worried, and his voice was laced with meaning as he said, âYouâre pregnant, and shopping can be so exhausting.
You should go home and rest.
â
But Lucinda simply ignored him.
Meanwhile, Valerie overheard their conversation and quickly came over.
She grabbed Lucindaâs hand in a tight grip.
âIâm so glad you came! I already have a few dresses in mind, but Iâm not sure which one suits me best.
Come and help me choose.
â
Valerie hooked her arm with Lucindaâs and pulled her toward the fitting room.
She even looked back at Cyrus and said, âDonât worry.
I wonât tire her out.
I just want her advice; thatâs all.
â
Cyrus stared at their backs and thought about Lucindaâs cold treatment of him just now.
He sighed to himself, walked up to the reception desk, and asked for a pen and paper.
In front of the dress rack, Valerie eagerly showed off the dresses she had chosen to Lucinda.
Excitement radiated from her as she sought Lucindaâs opinion.
âLucinda, these clothes are all stunning.
Which one do you think suits me best?â
Lucinda smiled and replied, âI wonât know if they fit you until you try them on.
â