Chapter 9 Mr John Can Feel for Lily Too!
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“Lily. I’ve got afternoon tea with some friends tomorrow. Make a few plates of pastries and send them over before noon.
Yvonne always looked down on Lily. As the adopted daughter cast out by the Ginger family, Lily had always been beneath her in Yvonne’s eyes. Every time she spoke to her, it was with a condescending sneer.
She rolled her eyes with her usual arrogance and added, “Also make me a pretty dress in a new design. I’ve got an important banquet next weekend, and I need it done within the week.”
Her contempt was so obvious it practically dripped from her tone.
In the past. Lily could feel Yvonne’s disdain. But because Yvonne was the daughter of John’s late aunt–his only remaining relative–she used to treat her sincerely, purely out of love for him.
Too bad sincerity couldn’t buy sincerity in return.
Now that she didn’t even want John anymore, why would she keep indulging Yvonne?
I’m busy. Not doing it.”
“Fine, then make a wider variety of pastries this time. It’d be best if-”
Yvonne paused mid–sentence, suddenly realizing what Lily had said.
She’d said no.
She’d always buttered her up before–how dare she refuse now!
Yvonne exploded “Lily, what the hell? You think I’m begging you to do this? Let me tell you, if I want something, I can find plenty of people who’ll jump at the chance to bake and sew for me!”
“Mm.” Lily nodded indifferently. “So go ask them.”
She wasn’t even going to smooth things over?
She was really refusing!
Lily didn’t even spare her a glance as she walked off, leaving Yvonne stomping in frustration.
“Lily: You treat me like this, aren’t you scared I’ll tell my cousin? He cares about me the most! If he finds out how you’re bullying me, he’ll be furious!”
Once upon a time, that threat would’ve worked. Lily had always been terrified of upsetting John. Terrified he’d stop talking to
her
But not anymore.
She didn’t even
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pause or look back. “Do what you want.”
Yvonne nearly exploded on the spot.
Lily’s pastries really were amazing.
Last time she brought two trays to an afternoon tea, her friends couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful and delicious they
were.
They’d all said Lily’s baking was better than any professional chef’s–priceless and exquisite.
And the dress Lily made her a few months ago for a banquet had made her the star of the evening. That double–sided embroidery, with lotuses on the front and koi fish on the back–no high–end custom order could match it.
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Laly was refusing to make her a new dress? How was she supposed to dazzle next weekenddi
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And she’d already promised her friends more exquisite desserts tomorrow–if Lily didn’t come through, she’d lose face! “Lily, just wait! You’ll be begging me to let you hake and sew again!”
Furious, Yvonne stomped off to Jones Corp to complain
John had been slammed with work all day. It wasn’t until just before closing that Yvonne managed to corner him.
She stormed up in her heels, fuming
“John! Lily’s way out of line! A few pastries and a dress–how hard is that? I asked nicely, and not only did she refuse, she insulted me‘ You’ve got to put her in her place. Make her apologize and do as I asked!”
John blinked
He knew how kind Lily had always been to Yvonne
Yvonne was spoiled and bratty, but Lily loved him. And because Yvonne was his only close family, Lily had always treated her like a real sister–tolerating her, pampering her.
She had never refused her anything.
He hadn’t expected her to say no now.
Clearly, Laly was still upset–wanting him to coax her.
He hated when women acted spoiled and unreasonable,
But then he remembered how shaken she’d looked the other day, how her forehead was still red from that injury, how hurt she must’ve felt losing the Siren role….
His chest ached with guilt. He decided to give her an out.
Right. That cut must’ve really hurt…
“John” Call Lily right now and yell at her. Tell her=”
“Co home.”
John cut Yvonne off with a deep voice. “Lily’s not your maid. She has no obligation to make you pastries or dresses. She’s my girlfriend. Show her some respect. Or I’ll stop your allowance.”
Yvonne instantly fell silent.
John gave her three million a month.
If he really cut her off, she’d be finished.
Even though she still hated Lily’s guts, she didn’t dare say another word.
John didn’t look at her again.
He called Wayne and asked him to bring some medicine to his office–he planned to go see Lily soon.
Yvonne, always eager for free gifts, had just gotten several expensive pieces of jewelry from Elsa.
She clearly wanted Elsa to become her cousin–in–law.
The moment she realized John was going to Lily, she rushed to text Elsa.
That day, a famous pork chop place opened across from Capital City’s top hotel. Lily went to try it out and left totally
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satisfied
When she returned and stepped off the elevator, she saw Elsa standing in front of her room.
In her hands was the wedding dress Lily had made.
Seeing her approach. Elsa greeted her warmly. “Lily, thank you for letting me borrow the dress, John said I looked beautiful in it–his most beautiful bride. Our wedding was perfect thanks to this dress. I really appreciate it. I’m returning it now.”
Lily’s gaze fell to the gown she’d stitched with her own hands.
She’d spent three months making it.
Three long months of late nights–but she’d never once found it boring or tiring
That dress held all her hopes, all her dreams, all her love for John and their imagined wedding.
She’d dreamed of them making eternal vows beneath the altar. Every stitch had been full of sweetness.
But because Elsa wanted to wear it, John had handed it over–without even asking her.
Lily didn’t take the dress.
She looked at it calmly and coldly. “I never agreed to lend you that dress. But now, I don’t want it anymore. I don’t want anything used–whether it’s a wedding dress or a man.
Elsa’s face immediately changed.
Lily didn’t look at her again. She turned, unlocked the door, and walked into her room.
“Lily”
Just as she was about to shut the door, Elsa shoved it open and barged in.
“Get out
Elsa’s intrusion made Lily’s disgust clear. She couldn’t bother hiding her disdain.
Elsa, normally so proud and haughty, showed no sign of leaving
She lifted her chin, her beautiful eyes filled with scorn and contempt.
“Lily. I actually really dislike you. You seduced John while I was abroad–you’re shameless. But stolen things don’t last. Sooner or later, what’s mine will come back to me.”
Lily felt sick hearing that.
Four years ago, she’d overheard Elsa telling her mother she had to go abroad to escape “the cripple.”
And now she dared stand there and pretend to have the moral high ground?
But Lily didn’t have time to respond.
Because right then, Elsa pulled a pair of scissors out from beneath the dress.
She snapped.
In a flash, she began tearing Lily’s wedding dress to shreds.
Then, she turned the blade on herself, plunging the sharp tip into her own hand.
She didn’t hold back–blood immediately soaked into the ruined white fabric.
“Lily”
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John had just arrived with the medicine.
He pushed open the half–shut door-
And what he saw froze him in place.
The bloody scissors.
The ruined wedding dress.
Elsa, bleeding profusely from her hand.
And Lily–just standing there, watching coldly.
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