After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ariana called over a waiter to take Annabelle’s coat.
When Annabelle had arrived, she was wearing a coat that hid the outfit underneath. The only thing Ariana had noticed were her shoes. They were cheap, nothing special.
Ariana figured that the dress Annabelle wore today probably wasn’t very expensive either.
Wearing something so shabby to an event like this was embarrassing, especially when she was in the presence of her "brother Kendrick." But the more Annabelle embarrassed herself, the more Ariana felt satisfied.
After all, her engagement dress was designed by a world-renowned designer. The contrast between her and Annabelle would be stark. Their tastes would be clearly evident, with Ariana’s standing out far more.
Kendrick, a man of refined
