Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 38: Linsey gave a small nod. "Yes, I'm looking for something for my husband."

"Let me show you a few styles. That way, you can decide what would suit him best." The sales assistant gestured for Linsey to follow her deeper into the store.

Though Linsey's outfit wasn't particularly extravagant or branded, the sales assistant maintained the highest level of professionalism.

There was something about Linsey's presence-an effortless elegance that set her apart. And then there was her face, strikingly beautiful, impossible to overlook. She attentively presented several options from the store's collection, carefully explaining each one.

Linsey examined them thoughtfully, her mind drifting to Collin's wardrobe-filled with the same monotonous, somber tones he always wore. If she was going to get him something, she might as well choose something that would bring a little change.

Even so, she was practical. She wouldn't pick anything too bold.

After some careful deliberation, she finally settled on a deep burgundy outfit. "This one should work. The size looks about right. Could you wrap it up for me?"

The sales assistant's face brightened. "Of course, ma'am."

As she prepared the purchase, she couldn't help but admire Linsey's refined taste. Her sharp eye for fashion was undeniable.

A small pang of envy surfaced. Linsey's husband was certainly a lucky man.

If she were a man, she wouldn't hesitate to want someone like Linsey by her side.

Unaware of the sales assistant's amusing thoughts, Linsey followed her to the counter to pay.

Just then, a surprised voice rang out from the store entrance. "Linsey? Is that really you? What a surprise! I never expected to run into you here. This is amazing!"

Linsey turned toward the voice, and the light in her eyes dimmed in an instant.

Standing in the doorway were none other than Joanna and Felix-two people Linsey hadn't seen in days.

If anything, this was her luck taking a nosedive.

Joanna had the audacity to act like nothing had happened, flashing Linsey a shameless grin.

But Linsey wasn't about to let her get away with it. She let out a cold, scornful laugh, her sharp gaze cutting straight through the pair. "A surprise? Hardly. I was having a perfectly good day until you two showed up. Guess that's over now. Next time, I'll think twice before shopping-wouldn't want to risk another unfortunate run-in." Without sparing them another glance, she grabbed her shopping bag, ready to walk away. Wasting even a second more on them wasn't worth it.

But Joanna wasn't about to let her leave so easily.

She had pictured this moment differently. She had expected Linsey to be miserable, barely holding herself together.

That way, she could flaunt her happiness, standing beside Felix as if she had won.

Yet now, as Joanna subtly sized Linsey up, she found no trace of heartbreak or resentment. All she saw was sheer disgust.

"Linsey, come on. Are you really still mad at us?" Joanna curved her lips into a sweet smile, stepping closer as she spoke in a soft, coaxing voice. "No matter what, we've been friends for so many years. Since fate brought us together today, why not sit down for a meal and catch up? Wouldn't that be nice? It's been ages since the three of us had a real heart-to-heart."

Feigning warmth, she reached out, trying to take Linsey's arm.

"Wait." Linsey swiftly sidestepped, raising a hand to stop Joanna in her tracks. "Don't give me that. Whatever game you're playing, I'm not interested. Honestly, just hearing you makes my skin crawl."

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