Chapter 99

The showcase began. Miranda sat beside Fiona, who practically treated her like a personal stylist. She kept asking which outfit would best grab her husband's attention. Eliza overheard from where she sat nearby and let out a sharp laugh. "You think one dress is going to bring your husband home? Mrs. Aster, you're not a young woman anymore. How are you still this naive?" Fiona shot her a side-eye. She lifted her collar with deliberate grace and fanned herself lightly. Someone nearby caught sight of the hickey on her neck. "Mrs. Aster, did your dream come true?" Eliza visibly stiffened. She rolled her eyes and pretended not to notice. Fiona lowered her head and smiled. She patted Miranda's hand affectionately. "It's all thanks to Ms. Tate. Mrs. Hood, surely you've heard the saying 'clothes make the man,' haven't you?" Eliza's face turned sour. Was she implying she did not know such a basic phrase? She turned sharply to Miranda, her tone brimming with accusation. "You never liked a