Chapter 190
After having drinks, Maisie then took Zinnia to the arcade, where they spent half the afternoon playing games. By late afternoon, they were finally ready to shop for clothes.
Maisie, knowing exactly where she wanted to go, grabbed Zinnia’s hand and led her straight to the elevator, heading up to her favorite boutique on the
13th floor.
“Ms. Jenkins, what a pleasure to see you. Our newest collection just arrived yesterday,” the salesperson greeted them warmly, her face lighting up with a professional yet genuine smile.
Maisie and Zinnia settled onto the plush sofa prepared for them. Maisie said, “Alright, help me pick out some outfits for my sister.”
“Oh my! I had no idea this young lady is your sister! No wonder she’s just as stunning,” the sales associate gushed enthusiastically.
Zinnia blushed slightly.
The salesperson said, “This young lady, may I ask what styles you prefer? Do you have any favorite colors?
The sales associate’s heart skipped a beat at the sight of Zinnia’s flushed cheeks. She thought, ‘Oh my god! She’s the dream child I’ve always wanted. She is so beautiful, just like a living doll.‘
Zinnia replied, “Anything is fine. I’m not picky about clothes.”
“I’ll have our models try on some outfits for you. Then you can let me know which ones you like, alright?” the sales associate asked gently.
“Okay,” Zinnia agreed.
“I’ll arrange the fitting models right away. Ms. Jenkins, you and your sister can enjoy some refreshments while you wait,” the sales associate said warmly before heading off to prepare the fitting session.
The coffee table in front of them was lavishly spread with an assortment of pastries, fresh fruits, and premium beverages, while a sleek runway stretched
out just ahead of their seating area.
Maisie and Zinnia didn’t have to try on the clothes themselves. The boutique provided models matching their body types to showcase the outfits. Whatever caught their eye, they could have it wrapped up to take home.
Leaning back on the sofa, Maisie grinned at Zinnia and said, “Zinnia, let’s pick out a lot today and give Mom’s wallet a good workout.”
“Yannis already got me clothes, so I don’t need to buy anything,” Zinnia said, leaning comfortably against Maisie.
Yannis had prepared a huge walk–in closet for Zinnia. It was filled to the brim with beautiful clothes, jewelry, handbags, and shoes, everything imaginable.
Maisie’s eyes widened in disbelief. She said, “Wait, Yannis even prepared clothes for you? Since when is he this thoughtful? There must be a catch. He didn’t lace them with anything, did he?”
Maisie thought, ‘Yannis, that sharp–tongued iceberg of a cousin, actually went out of his way to get clothes for Zinnia? I must have misheard.’
Zinnia said seriously, “No, there’s no poison. I checked. They’re perfectly fine. He just got me way too many, I can’t possibly wear them all.”
“Zinnia, you’re staying at Yannis‘ place now. He hasn’t been giving you a hard time, has he? If you’ve been wronged at all, why don’t you come home with me?” Maisie said, still not quite trusting Yannis./
“No, Yannis treats me very well,” Zinnia replied gently.
Zinnia felt confused. She thought, ‘It is odd. Why does Maisie look so shocked? It is as if, in her eyes, Yannis has done something completely out of
character.’
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But then again, thinking of Yannis’s handsome face, Zinnia thought, ‘With a face like his, all he has to do is snap his fingers and half the people around would be falling over themselves to get to him. He doesn’t need to do anything himself!
Thinking about how Yannis cooked for her, stood up for her, and even picked out clothes for her, Zinnia felt that these actions just seemed so out of character for someone like him.
