The deal was sealed, and the deposit was done. Abrielle had a pleasant smile as the carriage rode away. It took her months to achieve this. First, she had to request to handle her budget, then gain Lucas's trust to control the entire house finances.
She was involved in the balance sheet and knew how everything was moved, the money flow of the castle. No one would suspect that she was spending a fortune on luxury.
They were now heading to one of Cedric's boutiques. She had to get matching outfits for the jewellery she got. This was going to be a long trip.
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It was already evening; the blue sky was mixed with an orange hue with the sun setting. Picking out dresses from an endless collection was more exhausting than Abrielle expected. She ended up spending the entire day buying clothes she might not have the chance to wear.