Carly demanded the dress Celine was wearing. Her insatiable need to win wouldn’t let her ept defeat. She couldn’t let Celine steal the spotlight–she


    had to have the dress…


    her over clothing during the trip to the hot springs back then.


    This wasn’t the first time. Carly had already fought with her o


    Adam’s gaze fell on Celine. Perry wrapped his arm around Celine’s waist and smirked. “Mr. Alvarez, rules are rules. Firste, first served, no?” Adam’s <b>eyes </b>shifted to Perry’s arm. Earlier, his arm around Celine’s shoulder was already unsettling. Now, his gaze grew even colder as he saw Perry’s arm resting on her waist.


    Carly said coquettishly, “Adam, Mr. Marshall is now Celine’s boyfriend, and she’s all high and mighty with him spoiling her. You’re my boyfriend, and you’re not letting me lose to her, are you?


    Adam pressed his lips together and turned to Perry. “Mr. Marshall, the thing about rules is that they’re written by those with power.”


    “What are you


    suggesting, Mr. Alvarez?”


    Adam turned to Celine. “Carly wants the dress you’re wearing, so take it off and give it to her.”


    “If that’s the case, we’ll have to settle this properly, man–to–man, Perry dered.


    Perry held Celine close, while Adam and Carly stood together. Tension arose in the room–both men were wealthy and unafraid of a financial showdown. Just then, Celine spoke up. “There’s no need forpetition. I’ll give Carly the dress<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    Perry was stunned “Celine, you—”


    She silenced him with a re. “There’s no point fighting over a dress. I’ll get changed right <b>now</b>.”


    She entered the fitting room, removed the dress, and handed it to Carly, “Here you go.”


    Carly was somewhat smug with the oue. “At least you have the sense to realize you can’tpete with me, Celine.


    Celine’s clear eyes seemed to be jeering at her. “Oh, Carly, picking up things I’ve used? You’re still the same as ever.” What? Carly froze


    Celine smiled. “I’ve already worn this dress. If you want it, I’ll give it to you. After all, you’vee begging at my door–I’d certainly <b>have </b>to donate something”


    With that, she raised her hand and loosened her grip. Thece dress fell directly into Carly’s waiting hands. Her lofty demeanor was akin to offering charity to a beggar.


    The smile on Carly’s face vanishedpletely. She hissed, “Celine, you-


    Suddenly, Perry chimed in. “Ms. Carly, why do you seem upset? My Celine has already given you the dress when you asked for it


    “You were unhappy when she didn’t give it to you, and now you’re still unhappy when she did. Mr. Alvarez, your girlfriend seems to have frequent mood swings—are you truly happy being <b>with </b>her?


    Carly fell silent. Celine’s actions had already infuriated her. Now, with Perry adding oil to the me, her head buzzed with frustration.


    Just then, Lucy stepped in “Alright, Carly, <b>go </b>try on the dress and slow Mr. Alvarez how it looks


    all the right


    She was clever she knew Carly’s main objective was to please Adam and capture <b>his </b>attention. As the lead ballerina, her curves were in all the ces. Once she tried on the dress, she would definitely outshine Celine, and that <b>would </b>be enough


    <b>“</b>Tracy added, “Carly, gotry on the dress. You’ll look so much better than Celine”


    Regaining her confidence, Carly shot Celine a provocative re before heading into the fitting room. Momentster, she emerged Lary and Tracy eximed, “You look amazing, Carly!”