Chapter: 61

“Alright, I'll try it on."

Just as she reached for the gown, a hand grabbed it before she could.

"Is this really the only one in Warrington?" Lilliana asked with a smug expression. "I'll be taking it, then."

Alicia stared at Lilliana, clearly confused.

She kept her tone composed. "Miss Green, I was here first."

Lilliana's smile barely changed. “I like it. I'll pay more for it.”

The store clerk froze, unsure of how to handle the tension between them. "Miss Green, we do have other dresses that could fit your tastes. I could even arrange a custom one for you."

Even so, Lilliana insisted that she wanted the dress that Alicia had her eyes on.

In a harsh tone, she stated, "I told you that I'm willing to pay extra for it. Didn't you hear me?"

The clerk paused to take a look at the men behind them.

One of them was Joshua Yates, and the other was Gerry Hopkins.

These men were so powerful that nobody would dare try to cross them.

Meanwhile, Alicia fell silent.

Joshua observed her briefly before saying, "Mr. Hopkins, I've spoiled Lilliana. She always gets what she wants. Would it be possible for Miss Bennett to choose a different dress?"

Lilliana smiled at Alicia, clearly feeling victorious.

Alicia's face remained unchanged.

She felt the urge to roll her eyes.

Gerry smirked and said, "Miss Bennett? That's quite formal, isn't it? It hasn't been that long since you two got divorced and you've already changed the way you address her."

Joshua's lips twitched, sticking to the topic at hand. "This really is an unfortunate coincidence. If it's alright with you, I'll buy Miss Bennett's dress too, as an apology from Lilliana."

Alicia's lips curled slightly.

What a hypocrite.

She responded, "First come, first served. I want this dress, and I won't settle for another."

The two men standing behind them remained quiet.

One watched with unreadable expression, while the other looked amused.

The latter was eager to see how things would unfold between Alicia and Lilliana.

Not wanting to lose, Lilliana turned to the clerk. "What's the price of this dress?"

The clerk responded, "Miss Green, it's priced at 660, Q0@ dollars.”

Lilliana scoffed. "I'll offer a million."

She cast a scornful glance at Alicia after speaking.

Since marrying Joshua, Alicia hadn't received a cent from him. There was no way she could pay that.