Chapter 173
Chapter173
Chapter173
First it was a race now it was a battle of wealth
When it came to money Stanley the richest man in Hove n dale clearly wasn t someone who could lose
Jessicaflashedhimacoysmile,herprettyface glowingasshepleadedwithhimtobuythebikini.
Stanley glanced at Jessica then shifted his gaze to Wendy
Wendy was looking at him with her clear bright eyes
Jessicaclungtohis arm,poutingandsweetlybegging,”Stariley,pleasebuyitforme.Ireallywantit!”
Stanley turned to the shopkeeper I ll pay you double what it s worth
He offered to double the price to buy the bikini for Jessica
Jessicaliftedherchinproudly,likeapeacockflauntingher feathers,castingasmuglookatWendyasiftosay,Look,Stanleyboughtitforme.”
Nathan quickly chimed in Stanley you re really killing the fun here Sir I ll pay three times the price
Nathan was willing to pay three times the price to buy it for Wendy
Wendy glanced at Nathan shaking her head Nathan it s fine really
No it s not fine Nathan insisted with a grin I m buying it and I want to see you wear it
Stanley furrowed his brows slightly I ll pay four times
Nathancountered,”I’llpay fivetimes.”
Now it was a battle between two men
Stanley shot back Six times
AsNathanwasabouttorespond,Wendystoppedhimwithagentlehand.”Nathan,Idon’twant thepinkbikinianymore.”
Wendy extended her slender finger and pointed to a vibrant magenta bikini I want that one
The shopkeeper quickly grabbed the magenta bikini from the rack Excellent choice miss That ll look amazing on you
Wendy winked at Nathan playfully Nathan could you buy this one forme
Nathanraisedaneyebrow.HerealizedthatWendydidn’twanttokeepgoingwiththisrivalrybetweenhimandStanley.Shewas beingconsiderate,protectinghisprideasamanandkeepingthingslight foreveryone.
She was extremely thoughtful
Of course he said with a smile
He pulled out his wallet and paid for the magenta bikini
Wendy took the pink bikini and casually tossed it into Jessica s arms Here Jessica you can have this one I don t want it anymore
Jessica was completely caught off guard Her expression turned to one of shock as she realized Wendy had turned the tables on her
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Cecelia chuckled Some people are so strange paying six times the price for something Wendy doesn t even want
Jessica was left speechless
“Wendy,let’sgochangeintoourbikinis,”Ceceliasaid,glancingatStanleywithaslysmile.”Bytheway,Nathanpaidforthemagentaone.Youshouldhurry upandwearitforhim.”
Stanley slips pressed into a tight line his usual aura darkening
Wendy appreciated Nathan s gesture She smiled at him Thanks Nathan I ll go change now
Nathannodded.”Okay.”
Wendy and Cecelia walked off toward the women s changing room
Meanwhile,Jessicastoodthere,holdingthepinkbikini inherarms,feelingutterlyhumiliated,Shedidn’tknowwhattodowithit–shecouldn’tjustthrowitaway,butkeepingitfeltjustasbad.
Sienna s face was equally sour filled with envy She resented Nathan for buying the bikini for Wendy
In the hot spring pool Stanley and Nathan had already arrived Jessica and Sienna followed soon after
Sienna clearly delighted called out Stanley Jessica s here
Stanley looked up as Jessica stepped into view wearing the pink bikini Her dancer s body honed from years of ballet was perfectly sculpted curves in all the right places Her long wavy hair cascaded down her back making her look even more radiant and stunning She was a fiery red rose
As soon as Jessica entered all the men s eyes in the hot spring pool snapped to her
Jessica used to the attention felt all the gazes on her She had grownup in the spotlight accustomed to the attention of men