I took out the jewelries from the box and placed them on the table to admire them beside the dress. The set of jewelry that Laura gave me was nothing compared to this one.
Coco unfolded the dress for me, beaming. “Miss Quinn, do you see that? It looks like the dress is made just for you.”
I trailed my fingers across the pendant happily. “What a beautiful dress! Unfortunately, that Sylvia bitch has already worn it. Thank God she didn’t leave her unpleasant smell on it.”
“So what if she has worn it? It has now come back to its rightful owner.” Coco pouted, trying to defend me.
I chuckled and continued to stare at the dress – I couldn’t take my eyes off it. “Yes, everything has come back to me in the end.”
I believed even Rufus would ultimately come back to me.
I put on the dress and looked at myself in the mirror. The dress was a bit long for me, but it didn’t matter because I could wear high heels to match it.
“Miss Quinn, you look like a goddess in this dress! One glance and I just want to kneel down and worship you. I’m sure your beauty would impress Prince Rufus!” Coco’s eyes lit up – I could see them gleam with admiration.
I pulled the hemline of the dress and twirled around again. I couldn’t stop smiling. Coco’s compliment lifted my spirits. I felt I would be the most beautiful she-wolf tonight.
“Did you expose yourself when you took the gift box?” I asked, casually kicking the hemline of my dress, still grinning.
“No, I didn’t. I promise,” Coco replied confidently. Then, she took out the high-heeled shoes from the gift box, squatted before me, and put them on my feet. “But if you go to the ball in this attire, won’t Prince Rufus know you took it from Sylvia?”
However, her worries didn’t bother me the slightest. “I will make Rufus fall in love with me before I remove the mask. Even if he finds the truth, he wouldn’t have the heart to punish me.”
Just then, I felt a sharp pain in my foot, and I angrily kicked Coco. “Be careful!”
Coco stood up in a fit of panic. “Miss Quinn, the shoes seem a little smaller for you. Why don’t you change into your own shoes?”
“No. I have to wear them even if they are smaller.” I glared at the pair of high-heeled shoes that were a size smaller than mine. If Sylvia could wear them, why couldn’t I? Besides, the shoes were perfect for the dress, so I couldn’t forgo them. I didn’t want to have any flaws.
I pulled the hemline of the dress and twirled around again. I couldn’t stop smiling. Coco’s compliment lifted my spirits. I felt I would be the most beautiful she-wolf tonight.
In the end, I endured the pain and wore the shoes. As I took a few steps forward, it felt like needles were pricking my toes. But I didn’t bother taking them off. If I couldn’t even bear the pain, how could I do other important things?
“Miss Quinn, are you okay?” Coco looked at me cautiously. “If you’re really uncomfortable, you can change the shoes. Please don’t hurt yourself.”
‘How could I be okay?’ I rolled my eyes at her. Wearing smaller shoes was painful, but I didn’t want to admit it to Coco. I casually waved my hand, gesturing for her to leave.
Then, I went into the study where the walls were covered with oil paintings. I moved the innermost oil painting and saw a groove on the wall. Inside was a wooden cabinet. I slid the key to unlock it and took out a tube that contained black liquid.
It was the magic potion that I had specially bought from a wizard at an exorbitant price before leaving the pack. My blood was mixed in it. If I somehow made Rufus drink it, he would definitely fall in love with me. It was a pity that I hadn’t got the chance to get close to Rufus since I came, let alone drug him and make him fall in love with me.
Tonight was a great opportunity. I would make him fall in love with me for sure. No one could take him away from me.
Rufus’ POV
After attending several meetings the whole day, I leaned wearily on my chair and looked at the time on my watch. It was almost time for the ball.
“Where are my clothes?” I asked my dumb servant beside me coldly.
The dumb servant made a gesture and went out to check. I pulled my tie, feeling a little anxious. I hadn’t seen Sylvia for several days, and I didn’t know if she was already here.
As soon as I got changed, I rushed to the ball. When I arrived at the venue, I looked around but didn’t see the person I had been looking forward to seeing.
Maya should have picked Sylvia up by now and sent her here according to my instructions. And judging from Sylvia’s character, she wasn’t the type who would run around on her own.
I checked the time and took out my phone. It was only then that I saw a missed call from Maya. My phone prompted that it was already low battery. I frowned and dialed Sylvia’s number. But to my dismay, her phone was powered off.
I felt that something was wrong, so I called Maya back. However, she was not answering either. In the end, my phone ran out of battery and was powered off. I still didn’t see Sylvia or Maya.
How could it be that I couldn’t get in touch with both of them at the same time? It was too coincidental.
Restlessness began to rise in my heart again. The melodious music in the hall made me feel like I wanted to destroy everything there.
At this moment, my mother came in with a group of guards and maids in a high-profile manner.
“Mother…” I greeted her coldly with a slight nod.
With a benign smile on her face, she asked, “Why don’t you get inside yet?”
“I just have something to deal with. Mother, please go in first.” I didn’t say that I was waiting for Sylvia because I was afraid that my mother would be unhappy again.
“Today is your birthday, and this ball is for you. I think you can delay anything else. You can deal with it later.” My mother insisted that I would go in with her.
I was a little annoyed with her tough attitude towards me, but I didn’t say anything.
“Rufus, do you always have to set yourself against me?” My mother got irritated, understanding my silent refusal. “The ball is about to begin, and you have to make an opening speech. If you have anything else to do, just do it later. Otherwise, it will be disgraceful for the royal family to let everyone wait.”
Restlessness began to rise in my heart again. The melodious music in the hall made me feel like I wanted to destroy everything there.
Now that she had said so, I couldn’t contradict her in public. Besides, I could charge my phone in the hall too.
“Remember to invite a lady on the first dance after your opening speech,” my mother whispered in my ear.
I didn’t say a word, and my mind was already drifting away. Without Sylvia, everything had become boring. I just wanted to leave right now.
I took my mask from the guard, sprayed the special perfume on my sleeves, and whispered to the guard, “Go to Sylvia’s dormitory and check on her.”
He then turned around and left.
I entered the hall and found a place to charge my phone. There were still two minutes before the ball. I looked around and saw the royal members and aristocrats in beautiful clothes all smiling. Their joy was in sharp contrast to my low mood.
Sylvia hadn’t shown up yet. My worry overwhelmed the manic deep in my body. I unplugged my half-charged phone and left the hall to look for her.
Just as I was walking down the stairs, I saw a figure in the dress I had carefully chosen appear at the door.
It was Sylvia. She was finally here.
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