Chapter 56 - Fashion Show and Shameless Flirtation
Hazel's POV
"How are you two doing today?" Stella called out enthusiastically as we approached her boutique. "Hazel, you absolutely must come inside. We just received a dress that was made for you! Please, you have to see it!"
"Well, now I'm definitely intrigued," Chloe declared, practically dragging me through the entrance before I could protest.
Stella disappeared into the back and returned with a garment bag that seemed to shimmer with promise. When she unzipped it, my breath caught. The evening dress was a stunning crimson red, daringly short with delicate straps that formed a plunging V-neckline. The back was completely open, designed to cascade down to the base of the spine. It was pure temptation in fabric form, and I found myself mesmerized despite my reservations.
"Fitting room, now," Chloe commanded with the authority of a military general.