Chapter FORTY SIX

Leslie had somehow convinced Jessica not to shop at her usual thrift stores. They entered one of the Gates fashion brand stores to get a dress.   "You are not only getting a dress, but you are also getting multiple high-end clothes alongside shoes and bags," Leslie said with a high-pitched squeal.   "I have to be home to make lunch for Dawson," Jessica said putting a wet cloth over Leslie's excitement.   Leslie shook off the feeling and hoped that Jessica would come around after the shopping began.   "You'll make it in time," Leslie said. She knew it was mission impossible but she was so going to polish up Jessica to the standard of a Delgado Ladry.   Leslie was young when the former Lady Delgado died but she knew quite well how elegant and exotic she looked on the news and how she was a fashion icon. She was going to turn Jessica into a fashion icon and be by her side.   "Okay then, shall we begin?" Jessica asked.   Leslie signaled to the girl who was waiting to wait on them and one o