A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Chiara, who was standing to the side, frowned.

Julie was clearly a master of appearances. From the start, she had the upper hand. She was pretending to be sweet and caring, but in reality, there was mischief behind that smile.

Lyana’s gaze was fixed on the box Julie was holding.

Julie grew impatient, but she still displayed a gentle and magnanimous facade. She handed the other box to Lyana. Seeing that she didn’t take the box, Julie spoke in a persuasive voice.

– A dress designed by MS also cannot be purchased with money. Most young women would dream of getting their hands on such a dress. It is also a gift from Grandma. I hope you can accept it.

Lyana remained impassive.

Julie continued to persuade her.

– You are the first speaker tonight. If you go on stage in this casual outfit, it might be a little rude. You better get changed quickly in that dress.

Julie spoke very well, her manners were extremely correct. His words were filled with consideration for Lyana.

Lyana looked at Julie calmly and said dismissively:

– It’s not my dress. Why would I want her?

The smile on Julie’s face froze. She didn’t expect Lyana to refuse outright, and in public at that.NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

Lyana’s gaze fell on the box Julie was holding. She said with certainty,

– The dress in there is mine.

Laura, who was standing to the side, approached Lyana and said:

– Sister Julie, why not…

Before Laura could finish her sentence, she felt Julie staring at her. Frightened, she took a step back.

Julie smiled at Lyana.

Of course, she didn’t believe for a second that Grandma made that dress for Lyana. After all, this dress was made with her favorite diamond.

Julie thought Lyana was just jealous.

In the past, she had always thought of Lyana as a completely emotionless person. Yet, it seemed that she was now beginning to learn how to steal it. Julie did not expect it at all.

Greta wanted to scold Lyana, but was stopped by Julie.

With a troubled expression on her face, Julie looked up at Lyana and said:

– Sister Lyana, I know you like dresses made by Grandma, but every dress Grandma makes for me is tailored to my size. If it wasn’t, I would have given you the dress.

Julie spoke persuasively and patiently

– If you like Grandma’s dresses, I’ll tell Grandma later and ask her to make one for you next time.

Julie continued,

– I’m going to have to annoy Sister Lyana to wear the dress made by MS

– I’ll only wear my own dress, Lyana said coldly.

Hearing Lyana’s words, Greta flushed red with anger. In an affected way she said

– Lyana Dubois, aren’t you a little ashamed? Julie is the granddaughter of Matriarch Sanchez. If Matriarch Sanchez makes a dress, it’s definitely meant for Julie. What status do you have? What right do you have to compare yourself to Julie?

– It’s true. Lyana is too cheeky. She tries to snatch away anything of good quality, even if those things don’t belong to her.

– I really do not understand. Shouldn’t she be grateful to the Sanchez family? Why does she make things difficult for Julie?

– This is what it means to be an ingrate!

As Chiara listened to everyone’s comments about Lyana, her beautiful fox eyes filled with coldness. She pursed her lips in displeasure.

She had known Lyana for a long time. She knew Lyana’s character well. Lyana wouldn’t make a scene with Julie for no reason. There is definitely something wrong.

At that moment, someone nearby said, “Let’s see the dress that Matriarch Sanchez designed.

– It’s true, it’s true. Lyana is so brazenly trying to get her hands on this dress. She must be dazzling.

– It’s true, it’s true. Lyana doesn’t even want the dress MS designed.

Julie smiled and nodded. She says softly

– Since everyone wants to see it, I’m going to take it out.

She leaned down and opened the box containing the dress designed by Matriarch Sanchez.

– Senior Julie, you are really too kind.

– Senior Julie, you are the best.

– In comparison, Lyana is truly ungrateful.

Amidst everyone’s compliments, Julie opened the box and took out the dress inside.

Seeing the dress, the corner of Lyana’s mouth curved slightly. There was a hint of a smile in his eyes.

This is how the black evening dress, entirely encrusted with sparkling diamonds, made its first public appearance. Everyone was blindsided by the dress. When Julie looked at the evening dress, a trace of surprise shone in her eyes.

This evening dress was very beautiful, and she immediately liked it. Indeed, only she could wear such a beautiful dress.

Still, a trace of confusion appeared in Julie’s eyes. Why did she feel like that dress was a little too small?

Did Grandmother make a mistake in her measurements?

Julie touched the sparkling diamonds of her dress, which reflected all the colors of the rainbow. She couldn’t look away anymore. This dress stole the hearts of all the girls present. They looked at her with envy. However, Julie had a bad feeling about it, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Julie turned the dress over in her hands. Could it be that dark colors tend to look smaller? Did she think that dress was too small?

There is something wrong. It wasn’t his size.

It was impossible for Grandma to misremember her height.

Julie looked up at Laura, who was frowning.

Pursing her lips, Julie’s gaze landed on Lyana.

Lyana’s figure was considered unsurpassed among women. She was tall and had a slim waist. She was naturally graceful, and charming beyond words.

The eerie feeling in Julie’s heart intensified. Her grip on the dress tightened involuntarily.

Greta naturally didn’t know what Julie was thinking. She said excitedly,

– Julie, change quickly into that dress. You will certainly look very beautiful in it.

– It’s true, it’s true. This dress suits your temperament very well.

– You will look beautiful in it! As for some people who don’t have a custom-made dress, they can go crying in a corner.

– Matriarch Sanchez loves you so much. If she sees you in this dress, she will definitely be very happy.

The unease in Julie’s heart gradually dissipated with those words. Her heart calmed down a bit.

Even strangers knew that Grandma was going to prepare a dress for her. What is there to be confused about?

Also, Grandma must know deep down that she is the one who treats her best.

It was impossible for Grandma to prepare a dress for Lyana. A sweet smile appeared on Julie’s face.

– I’m going to go change now.

– Wait a minute.

Lyana’s gaze fell on the box containing MS’s dress.

– It’s not my dress.

Julie looked at Lyana in confusion.

Lyana approached Julie and said:

– You don’t think the dress you’re holding is my size?

Hearing Lyana’s words, Julie’s heart, which had just calmed down, leapt into her throat again. She looked at Lyana worriedly.

But now, no matter what, she was going to wear that dress. She had to.

Greta, who was standing next to Julie, clearly heard Lyana’s words. With disdain written all over her face, she said:

– You’re crazy? It’s clearly a gift Matriarch Sanchez prepared for Julie. Are you trying to say that Matriarch Sanchez didn’t prepare a present for her granddaughter and preferred to prepare a present for a stranger like you?

Lyana stared at Greta, her expression cold. The aura she gave off was icy. Greta was surprised, but she calmed down very quickly. She had valuable rumors about Lyana. As long as she spread the scandals in which Lyana was involved, she could avenge Julie!

The others were also upset that Lyana tried to grab the dress.

– This woman has no idea of her own status? All she has to do is snatch Senior Julie’s things.

– What kind of behavior is that? I wonder how her parents raised her.

– She’s so irritating.

Seeing that everyone stood on her side, Julie’s mood improved.

– It’s not my blouse either. Sister Lyana, you let down Grandma’s good intentions just like that. Soon it will be your turn to make a speech. If you don’t wear an evening dress, it will be very rude.