Chapter 55 A Black Card
Aurelia wasn't exaggerating; she had all these things in her closet.
Being married to Nathaniel had its perks. Every piece of jewelry from the Heilbronn Group was first delivered to her.
Chelsea's expression changed. She had intended to mock Aurelia, but it turned out that Aurelia was tired of these jewels. Chelsea quickly adjusted her mood and managed her expression well.
"Not necessarily," she said, raising her right hand and showing a three-carat diamond ring.
"I designed it by myself. It was produced by artisans under Nathaniel’s meticulous supervision. He later gave it to me. There is only a pair in the entire world. The moment the artisans made it, he promptly brought it to me and helped me wear it. Would you like to take a look?"
Aurelia felt a pang of jealousy in her heart as she saw the ring on Chelsea's ring finger. She never expected Nathaniel to resolve his issues with Chelsea in this way.
They had even reached the point of buying a ring.
Despite this, he still refused to divorce her.
Ashley noticed Aurelia's sadness and felt a sense of satisfaction. "What's the use of all the jewelry in your closet? My brother took part in the production of this ring, and you'll never get this kind of attention."
Aurelia's heart, which had finally calmed down after a few days, ached as if it had been torn open.
Aurelia couldn't deny that Ashley was speaking the truth.
What she wanted had never been those cold, lifeless stones. All Aurelia wanted was his true love, which was the most luxurious thing in the world to her.
Beholding Chelsea's triumphant countenance, Aurelia couldn't let Chelsea mock her like this. "All the jewelry from the Heilbronn Group comes with a special certificate and a unique serial number. Yours doesn't have that. It seems like it's not that impressive after all."
Ulysses, who had been silent for a while, couldn't hold back any longer. He clapped his hands a few times to get everyone's attention.
"How interesting! You destroyed someone's marriage and have the nerve to come here and show off in front of Aurelia. Are you proud to be someone's mistress?"
Chelsea didn't like the word "mistress," but Ulysses was tall, short-tempered, and good at arguing.
Chelsea had suffered a loss when they argued in a restaurant last time, so she was a little afraid of him and didn't see the need to confront him.
Ashley spoke up for her, "My brother's mistress is the one he says she is. Who do you think you are?"
Ulysses wouldn't spoil a rich girl like Ashley, who had been pampered.
"What a strange day. You're speaking up for your brother's mistress. Does your family like to cheat?"
Ashley stomped her foot in anger, and Chelsea lost her mood to look at the jewelry. They were all styles that Aurelia had worn.
Aurelia and Ulysses went straight upstairs to look at the dresses, and their good mood was ruined.
The second floor was full of the works of famous designers worldwide, and the prices were high.
Aurelia looked around and found them a bit expensive. Evening gowns were disposable, and she thought it was only worth spending so much money on a dress that she would only wear once.
It would be better to pick one at Ulysses' studio. His taste was good, and the artistry was fine. It wouldn't lose to those big names when worn.
Aurelia pulled Ulysses towards the elevator, and Ulysses' gaze was drawn to a store named AquaChic.
This floor was full of renowned international brands, and this relatively unknown dress shop occupied the best position on it. Its storefront was larger than that of the next-door Chanel.
It seemed to be a relatively powerful brand, but Ulysses, who was knowledgeable in the fashion industry, had never heard of it. He couldn't help but want to go in and take a look.
"Aurelia, do you want to go in and take a look at that store? The name of the store is very similar to yours. It may suit your style.
Aurelia looked through the window and saw the dresses on the models nearby, feeling quite good.
The two of them moved into the store, and Aurelia was immediately attracted to a white strapless dress. It was a simple and elegant design, with well-thought-out details and a circle of pearls embellished at the chest. Overall, it looked quite dignified and graceful, in line with her aesthetic.
After looking at it for a while, Ulysses also thought it was okay. "Why not give it a try?"
Aurelia looked at the price tag, 199 thousand dollars, and immediately felt that she didn't like it.
"Let's go, then."
One hundred ninety-nine thousand dollars would be better off given to Ulysses. The styles of the dresses he designed were no less than this one, and giving them to him could also help a good friend make some money.
Aurelia tried to pull Ulysses away.
Ulysses felt that she didn't need to be afraid of the high price. "What about the black card Nathaniel gave you? Take it out for me!"
Aurelia gave Ulysses a look, and it could have been better to speak in front of the saleswoman.
Just as they were tugging at each other, two more distinguished guests entered the store. Chelsea smiled and greeted them as if the unpleasantness downstairs had never happened.
Ashley saw the dress on the model in front of Aurelia and immediately became excited. "Chelsea, this dress suits you so well. Why don't you try it on?"
The saleswoman was a little embarrassed. "This dress was the first choice of this lady."
Aurelia didn't really want to buy it, but she felt that the dress was not suitable for Chelsea, who was petite.
"Let her try it."
The saleswoman breathed a sigh of relief and apologized to Aurelia for a long time before taking the dress off for Chelsea. Those who could come to this kind of store were either wealthy or socialites; all of them were big shots, and a service staff like her couldn't afford to offend them.
At this moment, Aurelia wanted to see what this dress would look like on Chelsea.
After a moment inside, Chelsea came out, covering her chest. It fitted her at the waist, but the length of the skirt needed to be corrected, and a slight adjustment would not be considered a mistake.
Overall, she looked gentle and elegant in that dress.
Ashley's eyes widened when she saw Chelsea in the white dress.
"You are beautiful. My brother will definitely like it."
Ulysses sneered. "Then he really has no taste."
The words made everyone present a little awkward, including Aurelia.
"Miss, are you going to buy this dress? If not, let this lady try it on."
The saleswoman broke the awkwardness.
Chelsea looked at the price tag and hesitated for a moment.
"You hang it here, and I'll think about it."
The saleswoman took the dress and asked Aurelia, "Miss, do you still want to try it on?"
Aurelia didn't want to try it on. She didn't want to wear the dress that Chelsea had tried on.
Ulysses pushed her into the fitting room and stuffed the dress in for her.
When she came out in the dress, the saleswoman was stunned.
Aurelia was 5.6 feet tall, with no extra fat on her waist. The proportions were perfect, with a slender waist and long legs. Her figure suited the dress well. The smooth waist and hip line were tailor-made for her.
Ulysses nodded in satisfaction, and he looked at Chelsea with a triumphant smile. "I told you this dress suits you. You look like the most beautiful swan in the lake."
Aurelia gestured for him to stop talking. If he continued, she would have to buy the dress, but she didn't plan to spend 199 thousand dollars on a piece of clothing.
Ashley couldn't help but lose her patience.
''What swan? I discern a likeness to a giraffe in her appearance. We'll take this dress. Whoever tries it on first buys it. Salesperson, it is mine!"
The saleswoman looked at Aurelia with some regret, but she also felt that it would be a pity not to sell the dress to Aurelia. After all, Aurelia looked the best in this dress.
"Miss, do you still want this dress?" the saleswoman asked Aurelia cautiously.
Before Aurelia could speak, Ashley came over and snatched it. "Don't ask her. She can't afford it. Didn't you notice that she hesitated for a long time after seeing the price? Just swipe the card."
The saleswoman looked a little sad, but she still went to make the bill.
After all, she had to take account of her personal sales goal.
Chelsea slowly took out a card and handed it to the saleswoman.
"Miss, the limit of your card is not enough. Could you please use another card?"
Chelsea's face instantly turned red. It would have been fine if it were on another occasion, but since Aurelia was there, she couldn't say that she didn't have enough money to buy the dress.
Chelsea looked at Ashley angrily. It was all Ashley's fault for snatching the dress.
"Ashley, please pay for me. I'll pay you back later."
Ashley was a little reluctant. After all, 199 thousand dollars was not a small amount. It would use up half of her monthly living expenses, so how would she get through the rest of the month?
"Wait. I have a way." Ashley dialed Nathaniel's number on her phone.
"Nathaniel, can I use your black card? Chelsea and I are buying a dress." Her voice was not loud, and there were not many customers in the store.
Aurelia heard it. She and Ulysses looked at each other and stood aside to watch the show.
After a few words on the phone, Ashley hung up and stared at Aurelia as if she had done something wrong.
Just as Ashley hung up, Aurelia's phone rang.
"Aurelia, where are you? Can you help Ashley pay for a dress with the card I gave you?"
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