Alpha's Substitute Bride - Chapter 26
Chapter 26: The Dinner Event
Eloise’s POV:
I looked at my account balance on my phone and stepped into the store he had mentioned with satisfaction. After learning of my identity, the shop assistants enthusiastically surrounded me.
“Isn’t this a little… “I tried to stand as far away as possible.
“This is what we should do. You don’t have to be nervous.” The girl in the lead looked at me and was taking notes seriously.
“We won’t let you and your friends down.”
While waiting, I strolled around their shop like any other customer.
The dresses in the display window were really beautiful. If it weren’t for Atticus, I would have loved them.
I looked at the door helplessly. The current situation made me want to escape.
“Since you’ve promised him, you should do it. It’s a matter of principle.” Just as I was about to turn around, my wolf stopped me.
“Alright, I know. This is the last time I’m doing this.” I took a deep breath, turned around, and sat back down.
“You must choose from these designs to consider matching Mr. Hil l s clothes.” The girl pushed the cart to my side.
I looked at the clothes.
What would he be wearing? He seemed to be the most dazzling one in everything he wore. He just had that charm.
It suddenly occurred to me that apart from our wedding day, I’d never actually appeared formally at such an event with him.
This was my regret as his wife or someone who was about to become his ex-wife. Now it was about to be made up for.
I could imagine how he would look in that black suit. He must be very handsome and the center of attention, just like how he always looked.
By the time I returned home with the clothes, Chloe was already waiting for me. She looked at the clothes I was carrying and was so surprised that she could swallow an entire apple. “I think we should go there earlier to prevent any accidents. After all, he gave us the money, so we still have to do the job well,” she said thoughtfully.
“I have no problem going alone.” I carefully hung the clothes in the closet.
“No, I think you’ll] need me to go with you. After all, you still need someone to pick you up.’ Chloe pointed at the map.
“Of course, if he is kind enough to take responsibility for you, I will come back.”
“… Then I’ll have to trouble you,” I whispered.
How could I have forgotten about this? Although Atticus invited me to go with him, he didn’t need to send me back.
And even if he offered, I wouldn’t take it.
Half an hour before the dinner event started, Chloe sent me over at the agreed time.
Compared to my usual clothes, this dress was too long, and I almost tripped.
This wasn’t my usual style.
I looked at the sparkling diamonds in the mirror, which made me look like a firefly. But I had to say, he did make me a lot more beautiful.
I didn’t like dressing up like this, but it was necessary for such an occasion. I took a deep breath and tried to straighten my back.
However, when I appeared, Lisa was standing there.
This was not common. It was because she had not been in good health recently.
She extended her hand to Atticus with a smile. I saw paparazzi standing not far away.
I knew what was going to happen. Some people would say that she was the future Luna of this pack. But since they’d already decided to go ahead with it, why did they call me here today? Was it to make me accept their humiliation?
I felt like my heart was being stabbed by a knife.
Even though I’d already decided to divorce Atticus, I still couldn’t bear it.
But unexpectedly, he acted as if he didn’t see Lisa and turned around to follow me.
“I think you’ll want to stand by me.” Atticus looked at me.
He was smiling, but there was no expression in his eyes. He even seemed a little angry.
I didn’t know if he was angry because of me or Lisa standing nearby. But at the very least… Lisa’s anger was real.
“Don’t you see Lisa over there?” I looked at him in shock..