I felt a twinge of jealousy and discomfort, as it was evident she was infatuated with him. After all, Ryder was wealthy and famous, one of the most sought-after bachelors.
"How can I assist you, sir?" the salesgirl addressed Ryder, her voice betraying her flattery.
Ryder gestured towards me with a nod of his head and said, "Show something to this lovely lady."
It was then that the salesgirl finally acknowledged my presence, and I noticed a hint of displeasure in her expression as she scanned me from head to toe. Self-consciousness washed over me as I realized I was still wearing the clothes from the previous night. My hand instinctively ran through my hair, attempting to fix it in a hurry.
With a somewhat disapproving tone, the salesgirl motioned for us to follow her, leading us to a s
