Chapter 180

Edward had a champagne-colored dress draped over his arm. His eyes swept coldly past Sophia Grant before softening slightly as he handed the gown to Alice. “Go change into this.” Alice’s face still carried traces of anger, but seeing Edward slightly tilt his chin in a clear signal for her to go, she pressed her lips together, took the dress, and headed toward the changing room, following Vincent’s lead. Now, only Edward and Sophia were left alone in the makeup room. Tears welled up in Sophia’s eyes as she lifted her reddened wrist, her tone sugary and aggrieved. “Edward, no one’s ever treated me like that before. Did you see her? She looked like she wanted to crush my wrist!” “She’s so rough! Not even a little bit of femininity. What could you possibly see in a woman like that—” “Ah!” Before she could finish her rant, Sophia yelped in pain. Her eyes widened in shock as Edward grabbed her wrist. His gaze was icy, loaded with menace. “Apologize to her.” Edward didn’t loosen his grip, sta