Chapter 39

Chapter: 39

Meanwhile, in a high-end boutique, Gemma could not contain her awe as she gawked at the exquisite-looking items on display.

“Wow, these clothes are gorgeous. As expected from high-end brands.”

They were approached by a sales lady who informed them, “These are all the new arrivals to our store. Please feel free to look

around, ma’am.”

Millie approached a light blue fishtail dress and ran her hand over its silky, smooth fabric. Putting the dress on a model would

undoubtedly make it stand out even more.

“T’ll try on this dress.”

“You've got a good eye, miss. This dress is our store’s masterpiece.”

Suddenly, she heard murmuring behind her. When Millie tured around, she noticed some women staring at her and talking

among themselves.

“Look, she’s wearing a mask. She must be the rumoured ugliest woman in Preagend, Millie Brown.”

“Did you see the news? She took her sister’s place and married Marcus. What a vicious woman! Fortunate for her, Marcus is not

a crippled man.”

“How could we miss such big news? | got so frustrated when | heard that not only is Marcus not crippled, but he also married this

hideous-looking freak.”

Gemma, feeling protective, immediately stepped in to defend Millie.

“stop spouting nonsense! You're the repulsive and wicked ones here. Mrs. Thomas is neither ugly nor evil!”

However, instead of getting intimidated by Gemma’s words, it only made the women even more enraged.

One of them harrumphed and sneered, “Such arrogance. She doesn’t even hold a candle to us. To the Thomas family, she’s

nothing more than a scary floor sweeper.”

Gemma’s cheeks flushed with rage. The women were obviously well-off, yet their nasty words belied their status.

“Look, isn’t that Miss Evans?”

It was at that time that Rhea walked into the store. She was immediately greeted by a smiling sales lady, making it obvious that

she was a regular customer there.

As soon as she saw Millie, her eyes immediately flashed with jealousy.

The group of women who were insulting Millie a few seconds ago approached Rhea.

“Miss Evans, you're close to the Thomas family, right? How long have you known that Marcus isn’t actually crippled? I’ve always

thought he was more attractive than most celebrities, and it was a shame that he was disabled, but it turns out he isn’t.

Anyway, why in the world would he marry such an ugly woman?”

“Yes, Miss Evans. Tell us. What is it about her that made Marcus choose her? | don’t understand. It’s like trying to solve a

century-old puzzle.”