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"Lydia, you're pushing it now.
"No, really! It's true!" Lydia insisted, leaning back and gently bumping her friend's shoulder.
"This outfit is perfect for you! I thought you'd wear one of your own designs.
Whose dress is this?" "I was going to wear my own design," Hannah sighed softly, explaining to Lydia that Bryson had picked out her dress.
Realization dawned on Lydia.
"Oh! It's from Minimalism Design.
Their dresses are always so exquisite.
Bryson really put a lot of thought into this.
" She playfully nudged Hannah's shoulder.
"Only he could choose something that suits you this perfectly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI still remember when you first met him.
He gave you that incredible evening dress!" Lydia's words brought back memories for Hannah.
When she first met Bryson, he was a formidable, feared by everyone in the business world.
's BunnyBookery Cold and decisive, he was nothing Like the more relaxed and playful man he had become.
He was shameless around her now! Hannah couldn't help but smile, her lips curling at the thought.
Seeing Hannah's smile, Lydia couldn't help but tease her.
"Talking about him makes you look Like you've tasted honey.
So, have you two made up?" "No," Hannah replied, snapping back to reality and gazing out of the window.
"It wasn't really a quarrel.
They chatted as the car made its way to the banquet venue.
Hannah held two invitations.
One for the White family, and the other for the clothing brand she founded under a pseudonym.
Wanting to keep her identity hidden, she used the White family invitation.
Arriving early, they found the grand banquet hall mostly empty.
Lydia, holding onto Hannah's arm, guided them inside.
"There aren't many people here yet.
Let's grab something to eat.
I'm starving!" Turning to Brayden, she said, "Hannah and I will head over there first.
Feel free to look around.
" Brayden curled his lips.
"Now that you have Hannah, you're tossing your dear husband aside?" "I see Hannah much less than I see you.
Of course, she's the priority tonight," Lydia replied, pulling Hannah away with a playful tug.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe two sat at a table for a while as more and more people arrived at the banquet.
With a small cake in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other, Lydia was enjoying herself.
Hannah watched her helplessly.
"Why are you so hungry? Didn't you have anything before you chere?" "It's all because of that island.
I've been running myself ragged m lately and almost missed qualifying for the auction," Lydia explained. Hannah's eyes shifted with interest, ready to ask more about it, when a mocking voice interrupted them.
"I don't know how you two managed to get in here.
Malvina stood nearby, dressed in a bright red haute couture gown that, while meant to be striking and elegant, looked oddly out of place on her.
Malvina, not tall enough for the floor-Length gown she had chosen, struggled to make up for it with high heels that barely helped. She glanced at the small cake in Lydia's hand with disgust on her face.
"You're here to attend the party, not to eat free food.
" With a sneer, she continued, "But I can't blyou.
People like you have probably never attended such a high-end banquet.
"