Chapter 104 I’ll Take a Cab


    At best, they are just two people connected by bad luck.


    Abel casually tossed a berry into the air and caught it in his mouth. As he bit down, the sweet and tangy juice exploded on his


    tongue.


    Tess…


    His gaze shifted, and a slow smile spread across his lips.


    His long, sharp eyes narrowed a bit, as if he’d drifted into a pleasant memory.


    But Abel didn’t stay lost in thought for long.


    Sweet memories are nice, but my happiness is within reach now.


    He stood up and told someone to take him out so he could pick the outfits in person.


    In no time, two days passed. Rows of carefully selected dresses-for both an adult and a child-were delivered to the address Tess had given.


    She stared. Her mouth slightly opened at the two full rows of gowns filling the room.


    She’d lived a wealthy life for years, but even at past banquets, she’d never seen anything this extravagant.


    Tess ran her fingers over the dresses. The fabric was unbelievably soft and rich.


    As her hand slid down, the texture became harder-crystals, pearls, tiny diamonds, each sewn by hand into the hems.


    She pulled back her hand, sinking into quiet thought.


    Her impression of Abel had changed again.


    From the moment they met, she knew he was either very rich or powerful and hade from a well-respected family. But she hadn’t expected this level of luxury.


    Rows of custom gowns like these-probably only Finn can afford something like this in all of Aetheris.


    Who is Abel, really?


    The question popped into Tess’s mind, but she pushed it down quickly.


    All I have to do is go with him to one auction dinner. It’s just repaying a favor, nothing more.


    She reminded herself and turned her full attention to picking a dress.


    Puttingfort first, she skipped the heavily bejeweled gowns. Instead, she chose a soft pink dress made from cozy fabric.


    By chance, she found a pink princess dress for La that matched hers perfectly.


    La loved it, clutching the dress tightly in her small hands.


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    “These two.”


    With Tess’s choice made, the staff carefully took the dresses and hung them in the closet.


    Their eyes wandered over the other limited-edition luxury casualwear, and they couldn’t help but say, “Ms. Ember, your husband really spoils you and Miss La. Some of these clothes are global limited editions-only a handful exist anywhere in the world.”


    Tess froze for a moment, ncing toward the open closet.


    But after a quick look, she looked away again, calm and collected.


    Clearly, the staff misunderstood.


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    Still, she didn’t bother correcting the staff. She smiled politely and changed the subject. “If you’re done, you can go now.”


    Her voice was soft but distant.


    The staff grew uneasy, worried she’d said the wrong thing. She finished quickly and left.


    As soon as she was gone, Abel called.


    “Have you picked something? I’lle pick you up tonight.”


    The word “tonight” made Tess frown.


    Finn hasn’t been stayingte at work like before. If Abel picks me up, there’s a good chance they’ll run into each other.


    Even if we’re getting a divorce, we are still married byw. If they meet….


    Her brow lifted.


    She pressed her fingers to the throbbing vein at her temple.


    After a moment, she said, “No need. I’ll take a cab.”


    Abel understood her meaning. He didn’t push and replied warmly, “Alright. I’ll wait for you at the entrance.”


    “Okay.”


    That was settled.


    By the time they hung up, it was early evening.


    Tess had no time to waste. She gave La her evening bottle early and then set her in the crib to y.


    Turning to her vanity, she started doing her makeup.


    The auction would start in less than four hours. She needed to leave before Finn got home.


    If she refused his invitation but left with someone else right after, it would be hard to exin.


    As for what might happen if they ran into each other at the auction, she figured that was a problem forter.


    With that thought, Tess hurried.


    An hourter, she looked at herself in the mirror with a satisfied smile, her face fresh and glowing.


    Her scar was covered with top-quality concealer, and her makeup was light and elegant.


    She dressed both herself and La in their gowns, then stepped into the car already waiting to take them to the auction.


    The auction was held in a unique ce-Aetheris’srgest indoor flower conservatory.


    When Tess arrived, Abel was already standing at the entrance, giving off a cold vibe. His handsome face was as icy as ever, and he clearly looked annoyed by the women trying to chat him up.