Chapter 5

Her face was full of apology, but I could see the challenge and smugness in her eyes.

Yes, she had successfully angered me.

The reason I chose this loose-fitting dress was because I planned to wear it on the wedding day. It would be more convenient to move around in and wouldn't steal the spotlight from the bride.

Now she had gone and altered it beyond recognition. Even the original stitching had been removed, making it impossible to restore!

Ruined! Completely ruined!

I could no longer maintain my composure. I raised my hand, intending to slap Cadence again, but Kellan grabbed me.

With nowhere to vent my fury, I simply turned and slapped Kellan across the face instead.

SMACK—

Silence fell around us. Kellan's face turned ashen.

Cadence rushed over, crying with concern, "Stop fighting! It's just a dress, isn't it? I can pay you back for it. Why resort to violence?"

As she spoke, she pulled out her phone from her purse, deliberately flaunting her wealth.