Chapter 253: All is Well That Ends Your Enemies Well

She may have been angered to do something she had never done before, but at least it came with some utterly luxurious perks. Forcing herself to relax, Elena maintained her poise in the plush armchair as Gretel's assistants began carefully trying different full ensembles on her. Dismissed the bland monochromatic looks with a subtle shake of her head. Nodded slightly in approval at a slinky red lace cocktail dress that clung in all the right places. The glittering diamonds and gemstones Gretel brought out next truly caught Elena's eye. She sat up straighter, examining the rare precious pieces with an expert's eye for quality and detail. Just because she had been playing poor for a while didn't mean she didn't know luxury when she saw it. Once it became clear which jewelry pieces and ensembles Elena favored, she gave a curt nod to Joe, silently signaling the bodyguard to handle any purchasing logistics. He immediately barked a few instructions to Mr. Dan's assistant, who swept in to