Forsaken Daughter Pampered By Top Hier Novel – Standing in front of the mirror, Stephanie Giovanni studied her reflection, her lips curling into a soft smile. “Stunning,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
The gown hugged her slender waist, flowing into a skirt that reminded her of something straight out of a fairytale. Her face, still free of makeup, looked just as delicate and enchanting in the natural light. The shop manager was adjusting the pleats on the gown. She couldn’t resist commenting, “Why isn’t Mr.Ashford here with you? Men and women, they’ve got different tastes, you know.” A faint smile tugged at the corner of Stephanie’s lips.
She glanced at the manager with a shrug. “You know men. Busy with work. Can’t get away.” Just then, her phone vibrated on the nearby counter. Stephanie glanced at the caller ID before answering, “Ella.” On the other end, Ella Turner’s voice came through quickly, almost breathless.
“Stefi, I saw Olivia and Chris!” The moment she heard those names, Stephanie’s fingers tightened around the phone, her knuckles going white. The smile that had lingered on her face slowly faded, replaced by a chill in her eyes. Chris Ashford—her fiancé—was just a week away from marrying her. And Olivia Hart, just hearing her name disgusted Stephanie.
Stephanie looked over at the shop manager, who immediately nodded in understanding. With a silent gesture, the manager ushered the staff out of the room. Once the room was empty, Stephanie lowered her gaze to her perfectly manicured nails. “Where did you see them?” she asked casually.
Ella’s voice cracked with urgency. “At the hospital. In the obstetrics and gynecology department.” Stephanie raised an eyebrow, a quiet laugh escaping her lips. “Quite a special place,” she muttered, her expression turning to one of thinly veiled sarcasm. A man and a woman in the obstetrics and gynecology department? Stephanie didn’t need to think twice to know why.