Chapter 51

Top-tier bridal shop in Oceanvein. Alexander sat on the couch, fully absorbed in his work. Sophia had been in the fitting room for a while now, but he didn't seem the least bit impatient. Inside, however, things weren't nearly as calm. Sophia stood in front of the mirror, her brows drawn tight with annoyance. The gown had been custom-made just for her - she'd picked the design and the fabric herself - but now, the zipper at her waist just wouldn't budge. "What kind of dress is this supposed to be?" she snapped, her voice sharp and full of frustration. One of the staff members carefully adjusted the zipper, hesitating before replying, "Miss Clark, it might be that your measurements have changed a bit since the last fitting." That line just set Sophia off. Her expression darkened as she raised her voice, "So you're saying I've gained weight?" "We didn't mean it like that, Miss Clark. Let's give it one more try," the staffer said quickly, scrambling to fix the situation. Another assistant