AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

One hour later.

Inside a luxury brand store in M City’s largest shopping mall.

Roxane sat down on the sofa. She rested her chin on her hands as she said weakly:

– Christine, have you already decided?

Christine held a white shirt and a light blue shirt in her hands. She asked, looking troubled,

– Roxane, do you think he looks good in white or blue?

Roxane pointed to the shirt in Christine’s left hand and said:

– White!

– But the one he gave was white. Wouldn’t it be a repeat if I buy this one? What if he already has several white shirts? Christine asked.

-Then take the blue one.

– But what if he doesn’t like blue? She was faced with a dilemma.

Roxane took a deep breath. An idea came to her mind before she said with a smile:

– And that ? You buy both. Then you can observe him to see if he likes blue or white before deciding which one to give him.

Christine felt that Roxane’s words made a lot of sense.

– You’re right. We will do as you said.

Christine called the seller to pack the clothes and gave him her credit card. Then she sat down next to Roxane and took a sip from the glass of lemonade before asking:

– Roxane, aren’t you going to buy one?

– Why should I?

She was confused.

– Buy one for my brother, said Christine, nudging Roxane,

-If you don’t have enough money on you now, I can lend you some…

Roxane hesitated.

-Is there any need for that? It’s not like it’s his birthday, and there’s no special occasion coming up…

– Hey, it’s exactly because there isn’t a big occasion that it will be a surprise, Christine said, actively seeking advantages for Sebastien,

– Don’t you want to see my brother’s reaction when he receives the gift?

Roxane pursed her lips, remembering the moment she gave him the cufflinks.

-Hmm, it seems you’re right.

Sebastien had also said that he would buy her a present. It could be considered a return gift if she bought him a shirt.

Christine stood up enthusiastically and also pulled Roxane to her feet.

– I know what brother likes! He likes dark colors, and he prefers simple designs…

Roxane was not very satisfied with Christine’s recommendations. When his eyes fell on the black shirt worn by the model, the image of Sebastian unbuttoning his collar, revealing his Adam’s apple and neck, appeared in his mind. She also remembered the moment he removed his cufflinks and rolled up his sleeve, revealing his arms.

There was something noble and impeccable about him that filled her with the desire to pull him off the pedestal and tear off his indifferent mask. She wanted to see him fall into the mortal world, immersed in human desires.

“I want that one,” Roxane said decisively to the seller.

The salesman was about to respond when a soft but firm voice said:

– Wrap me in this shirt.

Roxane and Christine turned in unison to look at the source of the voice. They saw a woman in a light pink dress slowly walk into the store. Her curly brown hair was draped casually over her shoulders and her figure was attractive and curvy. His eyes were fixed on the shirt that Roxane had taken a liking to. She acted as if she hadn’t seen Roxane and Christine, saying:

– I want this shirt.

Christine was filled with inexplicable dislike even though it was the first time she saw this woman. She said:

– We initially liked the shirt and were about to pay for it. Just because you want it, will you take it? Isn’t there a first come, first served rule?

The woman didn’t say anything. She only looked at the saleswoman.

The saleswoman looked flustered and embarrassed as she gestured towards Roxane and said:

– I’m sorry, but this young woman first liked the shirt. This is the last one available.

The woman said nothing more. She only took out a golden card and showed it to the seller.

– Can you conclude for me now?

The salesman’s expression changed immediately. She smiled and said respectfully:

– Yes yes. Please wait a moment.

– Eh?

Christine was disturbed by the sudden change in the saleswoman. She asked:

-We saw him first. How can you sell it to him?

The saleswoman said apologetically:

– I’m sorry. She is a VIP of the brand. She has the first choice of all our products.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Christine was furious.

-What kind of stupid rule is this?!

The saleswoman smiled embarrassedly before removing the model’s shirt and bringing it to the counter.

The woman looked at Roxane and Christine and said in a gentle but shameless tone:

-Little sisters, save enough money before shopping here next time. Apart from this, you should know that not all men can be moved by material things.

The woman seemed to be giving them advice, but she was obviously ridiculing them. After saying that, she turned around and walked towards the counter.

-Roxy!

Christine was about to argue with this woman, but Roxane held her back.

– Forget. Don’t argue with her. It’s just a shirt, Roxane said.

The shirt was indeed very nice, but with Sebastian’s looks and figure, he would still look heavenly even if he was dressed in a sack.

– She’s too scandalous! Christine said. She wanted to argue with this woman not because of the shirt, but for her dignity. She said indignantly:

-It’s a shame I didn’t bring my brother’s subcard today! Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had the chance to act so arrogantly! Little sister? Who is his little sister?

Sebastien was very generous towards Christine, but he was also very strict. Therefore, Christine would not easily use her secondary card. Moreover, since she came to shop for Raoul, she did not dare to use Sebastien’s secondary card; she was afraid of being discovered.

Roxane tried to comfort Christine.

-Think about it from another angle. She called us little sisters. She is obviously jealous of our youth.

The woman was wearing makeup, but judging from her skin and the way she was dressed, she was clearly older than Roxane and Christine. She looked to be in her late twenties.

Christine said angrily:

– It’s true ! This witch is jealous of our youth! She’s jealous, she’s not as beautiful and cute as us!

Roxane nodded and said in a soft voice:

-Okay, okay, don’t be angry. I’ll just choose another one.

Christine raised her head and looked into Roxane’s clear, bright eyes. She felt both happy and worried for her brother. “Sister-in-law is so innocent, cute and kind!” She seems to be easily harassed! No, I can’t allow anyone to bully him!”

While Roxane continued to browse the shirts in the store, Christine took out her phone and quickly sent a message.

Christine: SOS! Brother, help me!