Can't Win Me Back (Isabella and Nathan) novel Chapter 45

This dress, whether in size, style, or even the potential harm from the chemicals used in its fabric, had been carefully considered by Nathan.

The price was undoubtedly sky-high.

Why had Nathan suddenly changed his mind and decided to have her replace Victoria at tonight's event?

The maid from the Hill family also felt awkward, sympathetically comforting Isabella:

"Madam, would you like to try another store?"

Isabella waved her hand, dismissing the suggestion. Eventually, she walked into the high-end boutique where Victoria was shopping.

Victoria looked up and froze for a moment when she saw Isabella.

She then casually started showing off her dress.

"Bella do you think my dress is beautiful?"

Isabella replied subtly,

"Sis, diamonds represent eternal love.

But with you wearing it, I'm afraid the elite men will misunderstand and think you're already married.

In that case, wouldn't you miss out on many good marriage prospects?"

Victoria's face turned pale, and she quickly changed the subject.

"Bella you're here to buy a dress, right? Pick whichever one you like, I'll pay for it."

People around them cast envious glances at Isabella.

The sales assistant, Miss Jones, said,

"You're really lucky, Miss. Your Sis is so kind to you."

Isabella stared at the smiling Victoria, lost in thought.

Victoria always liked to project the image of a loving older Sis, but who would know that this so-called Sisly love had cost Isabella her kidney, her husband, and perhaps even her life?

Isabella smiled slyly.

She would let Victoria know that the role of the doting Sis wasn't so easy to maintain.

Looking around the store, she decided to pass on the ridiculously expensive dresses on display and avoid being labeled as the Sis who lived off her older Sis's blood.

Instead, she casually picked one from the rack:

"I'll take this one."

This dress, though stacked on the shelves, was still quite expensive, second only to the limited edition gowns displayed in the store.

Victoria was certain that Isabella didn't know much about fashion, and she knew Isabella's frugal nature, so she assumed she could easily play the role of the caring Sis.

But when Victoria saw the price tag on the dress, her face instantly fell.

"Bella, this dress doesn't suit you. Your skin is so fair, this color doesn't match."

The maid muttered softly,

"If you don't want to buy it, don't make a big deal out of it."

Isabella held her head high and instructed the maid,

"I want this one... and these as well. Pack them all up."

She casually picked out a few more dresses until the maid quietly informed her,

"Madam, the money Mr. Hill gave might not be enough."

Isabella stopped shopping at that point.

She bought five dresses in total and casually handed one to Victoria:

"Sis, my brother-in-law gives me so much pocket money.

I can't spend it all, so you can help me."

Victoria watched as Isabella spent money freely, without a care in the world. She frowned.

It was as if Isabella was slicing off a piece of her flesh, and she felt the pain deeply.

"Bella, buying so many dresses and spending so much money, don't you feel sorry for how hard Nathan works for his money?"

The maid retorted,

"Miss Moore, your dresses cost much more than my Madam's.

You're so extravagant, yet you want my Madam to be frugal?"

Victoria was embarrassed, unable to reply. After a long pause, she finally said something insipid,

"I'm wearing these for social events. Unlike you, who seems to be banned from attending your husband's gatherings."

Her tone was dripping with sarcasm.

Isabella responded coldly,

"Sorry to disappoint you, but my brother-in-law has already invited me to attend tonight's event.

I heard it's very important, and no other woman can replace me, so I must accompany him personally."

A hint of pity flashed in Victoria's eyes.

"Bella Nathan is just indulging you.

He's already prepared for me to attend the banquet."

Isabella clenched her fists under her sleeves.

Victoria's mocking tone grew even sharper.

"Nathan lets your mother come after you, letting her hurt you.

He feels guilty, that's why he's giving you the opportunity to attend this banquet. But..."

She whispered into Isabella's ear, "He's sure you wouldn't like this kind of event, so the dress he bought for you is so cheap."

Isabella smiled slyly. "Well, I'll do as he wishes and wear this cheap dress to the banquet. After all, it won't just be me who's embarrassed."

Victoria didn't expect her scheme to backfire. But being the proud person she was, she couldn't let the inferior Isabella rise above her.