Chapter 88 Joannas WordsAaron stepped forward his finger aimed at Kathy You filthy girl How vulgar and unmannered of you Slander us again and Ill be forced to show you the door with a hangerMadeline positioned herself in front of Kathy her eyebrows lifted in Norahs direction Norah isnt it time you managed your entourage Theyre overly protective verging on the irrationalThe directness of Madelines statement was unmistakableJoannas temper flared at once She addressed Madeline with a frosty tone Do you really think your Powell family holds any sway in Glophia Are you aware of who I am My brother could decimate the Powell familys fortune by twothirds in a heartbeatMadelines complexion drained of color as she quickly tried to amend things Miss Andrews that wasnt my intention My issue was with Norah not youKathy struggled to swallow observing
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Joannas commanding presence To Kathy Joanna emanated the aura of a distinguished family unlike Norah who seemed just another face in the crowd It was this contrast that emboldened Kathy and Madeline to taunt NorahWith a scoff Joanna retorted Did my words fall on deaf ears How dare you belittle NorahShes asked me to ignore your antics before but youve crossed the line this timeNorah met Kathys and Madelines gaze with a serene expression Getting upset over them is pointless Think of them as mere foolsAaron impressed gave a thumbs up Norah your composure is admirable He was surprised by Norahs patience under mockery Yet he suspected anger simmered beneath her calm surface especially considering the incident with Kathys handJoanna pressed on Norah might overlook your taunts but I wont Cross me and youll leam your lessonJoannas gaze was icy as she smiled Ever heard of Jordy Arrogant as he used to be he didnt dare to play against me He seems quite timid in my presence Care to test my reachAarons applause broke the silence Well spoken JoannaNorah touched by their support suggested with a smile Why dont you two go shopping or whatever Leave us be You might regret the outcome otherwiseMadeline catching Joannas chilling stare felt a wave of fear Her boldness toward Norahstemmed from the belief Norah lacked backing unlike herself with the Powell and Carterfamilies behind her Yet she recognized provoking the Andrews family was a mistakeKathy nudged Madeline whispering Madeline Joannas upset We should leave now Any complaint to her family about us could spell disaster for our familiesKathy understood Joannas threat wasnt empty Bryson indeed had the power to obliterate a significant portion of both the Powell and Carter families assets Brysons influence and strength far surpassed that of their families in GlophiaMadeline feeling a mix of defiance and resignation addressed Joanna Miss Andrews I get that youre sticking up for your friend but heres a piece of advice Norah isnt as saintly as you think Watch out She might just tum on youJoannas response was swift and sharp And you think youre in a position to lecture meNorah barely concealing her amusement at their disgruntled expressions chimed in Weve spelled it out for you Are you really going to stand here making a spectacle of yourselves Leave now or I cant promise you wont regret stayingKathy genuinely intimidated by Joanna tugged at Madelines sleeve Madeline perhaps itsbest we leave for nowKathy was acutely aware of the havoc Bryson could wreak on the Carter family if Joanna decided to involve himKathy realized that in Dereks eyes Madeline held a place far more significant than she did The prospect of Derek holding her accountable for provoking the Andrews family rendered her chicken outWith a reluctant scowl Madeline conceded Fine Lets goMadeline cast a lingering look of animosity toward Norah before exiting the BelleVogue luxury boutique with Kathym
Aaron dismissed the salesperson who had been shadowing them You can attend to someone else Ive got it from hereUnderstoodWith the salesperson gone Aaron explained to Norah and Joanna This salesperson is new from the main office and doesnt recognize you two yetIt was common knowledge among BelleVogues staff that Norah and Joanna were frequent patrons Their visits were usually attended to by AaronLeading them further into the store Aaron offered his assistance What brings you here todayLet me know what youre looking forJoannas spirits seemed to lift after Kathys and Madelines departure She teased Aaron Does Norah really need your help picking out clothes Shes got a better eye than you doAaron felt a sting from her words Joanna thats a bit harshNorah now more relaxed perused a selection of highfashion dresses I need a dress for anauction Something that fits wellAlright a dress for an auction Lets see what we can findUpon seeing the options Aaron presented Norah expressed her surprise There are so many choicesLets not rush Feel free to try on whichever dress catches your eyewJoanna was enthusiastic about her selection Norah this one looks fantastic on you You should definitely give it a trywAs Norah emerged from the changing room clad in the stunning dress Joanna and Aaron who had been in midconversation stopped and stared in aweYou look absolutely breathtakingYoure incredibly gorgeousTheir compliments echoed togetherwcAdomed in the striking dress Norah seemed nothing short of a goddess Her figure was accentuated beautifully by the dresss design It was a shoulderless fishtail cut crafted from a shimmering silverwhite fabric that cascaded down from her waist in fluid waves showcasing her physique to perfectionWith her hair elegantly pinned up her slender neck and the softness of her skin were on full display lending her an air of supreme graceJoanna couldnt help but compliment Norahs physique is just perfect She makes any dress look stunning Truly breathtakingApart from being a gifted designer Norah could have made a remarkable model Shes got the looks and the figure Just imagine Aaron musedJoanna couldnt resist a playful eye roll Aaron get real The income Norah earns from her work in design and medicine far exceeds what shed make as a model Plus why would she dive into modeling Its not the easiest pathJoanna are you implying that other professions are a breeze Aaron challengedIn Norahs case breaking into any field would be effortless Joanna countered with confidenceOverhearing their playful squabble Norah offered a smile This dress is the one Aaron couldyou pack it up for me Ill pay with my cardJoanna reaching into Norahs purse presented a sleek black card to Aaron What are you waiting for Use this card