Chapter 351

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“Arthur? It’s a limited edition piece worth millions!”
Shari went pale at the revelation. “Millions?”
Her eyes widened as she looked at Linsey’s dress. Was it truly that valuable? It certainly looked exquisite.
Linsey gave Beth an indifferent look, puzzled by her motives. It was clear Beth was not ready to let go of her antics.
Choosing to remain observant, Linsey decided to wait and see what Beth would attempt next, preparing herself to handle whatever came. This would ensure Beth didn’t stir further problems going forward.
Noticing Shari’s astonished look, Beth feigned surprise. “You might not be aware, but Linsey has a perfect husband. He’s so affectionate that he even gifted her a dress from one of the top designers.”
Beth paused, pretending to be confused. “What? You two are close, and she never mentioned this?”
Linsey scoffed at the insinuation. Was this Beth’s tactic? It seemed Beth was attempting to sow discord between her and Shari with petty fabrications.
Shari, clearly shaken, quickly offered her apologies to Linsey. “Linsey, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to. I just lost my balance for a second.”
Shari leaned in to inspect Linsey’s dress. “Let me check if I’ve stained your dress.”
Linsey responded softly, “Shari, it’s okay. There’s nothing on my dress, and I’m not worried about it.”
From the side, Beth chimed in, “Oh, Linsey, even if it’s just a dress, you shouldn’t take it lightly, especially when it’s an expensive gift from your husband. You should check it in the restroom. Maybe you can still do something about it.”
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As she said this, Beth pointed out a mark on the dress. “Look, there’s a red wine stain right here.”
Linsey thought about the dress Collin had given her. Beth was irritating, but she had a point. Linsey knew she had to be more careful with such a valuable gift.
Seeing Shari’s anxious look, Linsey realized she needed to act quickly to avoid further distress.
“Alright, I’ll head to the restroom to clean it up.” Linsey picked up her dress slightly and headed out.
As Linsey departed, some onlookers whispered. “That dress is so expensive. It’d be a shame if it’s ruined.” “Why are you so concerned?”
Meanwhile, Beth saw an opportunity while others were distracted and quickly snuck a text from Linsey’s phone. Everything was going as Beth planned.
Soon after, Linsey returned from the restroom, looking neater.
Shari quickly went to her. “How’s the dress? Is everything alright?”
Linsey smiled and reassured her, “It’s fine. It’s just a small red wine stain, and it seems I was the one who smeared it. It’s not your fault at all.”
Shari breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m relieved it’s okay.”
Despite Beth’s insinuations earlier, Shari was mainly concerned about the potential damage to Linsey’s expensive dress.
Linsey grasped Shari’s hand, still showing concern, and reassured her, “Don’t worry. Even if it did get stained, it’s not a big deal. I’ll have it professionally cleaned after the party. They’re very thorough.”
Beth, who was still nearby, overheard this and couldn’t resist chiming in again. “Linsey, how can you say it’s nothing?” Beth dramatized her concern, sighing heavily. “That dress is worth millions. None of us could afford to replace it, even if we pooled our resources. And if your husband finds out and blames us, he’s not going to overlook it.”
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