Chapter 43 - Romantic Rival

Sophia was surprised, she started to get annoyed with Larry. But, she couldn't do anything.

"Alright, let's go in. But don't blame me if I make your wallet empty". Sophia said curtly.

"You can buy this boutique too. Hehehe ...". Larry wasn't joking when he said that, because actually, it was Michael who asked him to invite Sophia to buy clothes using his credit card. 

If Sophia wants to own the boutique, then Michael will definitely buy it. Larry knew so well that he smiled broadly at Sophia.

"Don't talk carelessly, now let's just go down so we can go quickly!". Sophia said in a soft voice.

"Okay".

The three of them got out of the car together, after that they entered the boutique.

Just then, they accidentally met Clara.

Of course Clara introduced Larry and Zian. 

"Hello ... Prospective cousins ​​and nephews! What are you doing here?". Clara said with a big smile as if they were very familiar.

Larry just gave a lazy smile to Clara without returning the greeting, so did Zian who didn't want to see Clara.

"Prospective cousin? Even if my brother doesn't like her, how will she be able to become my sister-in-law? hey girl, your efforts will be in vain". Larry thought as he smirked at Clara.

"Why are you silent? Are you here on Michael's orders? Or do you want to meet me on purpose when you know I'm here?". Clara asked confidently.

Larry smiled wryly, he felt like throwing up hearing Clara's very confident question.

"We want to buy a dress and it has nothing to do with you". Larry replied, grinning disdainfully at Clara.

"Wow... You're a really cute cousin-to-be! But your female taste is too ordinary, aren't you choosing the wrong one?". Clara said while glancing at Sophia who had been silent all this time.

Sophia just frowned and didn't care what Clara said, because she didn't want to cause trouble. Especially with Clara, who is Michael's future wife. For a moment, Sophia felt inferior to Clara's beautiful body shape and beautiful face.

Larry didn't care what Clara said, therefore he invited Zian and Sophia to leave Clara immediately.

"Don't worry! The witch is just your romantic rival who is doomed to fail. Hehehehe...". whispered Larry.

Sophia just smiled at Larry's whisper, even though she felt she didn't deserve to compete with Clara or had high hopes for Michael because the shadow of death and the pale faces of her children and father made her continue to reject Michael's presence.

Clara is upset and doesn't accept being ignored. However, she couldn't be angry because she had to maintain her prestige in front of Larry and Zian so as not to leave a bad impression.

After controlling her emotions. Clara immediately left the boutique.

A few hours later. 

After leaving the boutique and spending time with Zian, they finally went home. 

"We're going back to my brother's house right?". Larry asked, glancing at the passenger seat.

"I have a house, so why did I go there?". Sophia answered expressionlessly.

Sophia looked calm while stroking Zian's hair who was sitting on her lap. 

"Aren't you getting along with my brother?"

"I was just trying to be nice and that's because of Zian".

Larry was speechless and so confused that he was suddenly at a loss for words. He thought that Sophia had opened his heart again, but apparently not.

Even though Michael was too excited about Sophia's transformation. At that moment, Larry couldn't imagine what if his brother found out, would there be a big blizzard?

After that, things got quiet. Larry focused on driving and Sophia was busy with his own thoughts.

It didn't take long, they arrived in front of Sophia's house.

"Thanks for taking me home, please take care of Zian because it seems he is still sleepy!" Sophia said after she got out of the car.

"Don't worry! I'll definitely take care of it. Have a good rest!". After that Larry left Sophia's house.

That night, Sophia was so tired that she immediately took a shower and went to sleep without finding out where Jennifer was.

The next morning. 

It was already 8 in the morning, the sky was very clear on a holiday.

After cleaning up and having breakfast, Sophia immediately got ready to go to George and Vio's wedding.

Sophia came out of her room wearing the dress that Larry bought. 

Just as Sophia opened the door, she was surprised to see Jennifer who was suddenly in front of her. 

"Oh my gosh... Since when are you standing here? Why don't you knock on the door?". asked Sophia in surprise.

Jennifer did not pay attention to Sophia's question, she instead focused on the dress that Sophia was wearing.

"Wow... Your dress is so beautiful". Jennifer said after she finished examining the dress.

After that, Jenifer got closer to Sophia so that she could check out the dress that Sophia was wearing. As a lover of luxury goods, Jennifer also knew very well which was cheap or expensive.

"Isn't this Vivian's design? She is a famous designer, not only in our country but abroad as well. Judging from the style and stitching, it looks like this dress is a limited edition, Wow. Sophia, how did you get it?". Jennifer looked at Sophia suspiciously. Her thoughts were on Michael because she was the only candidate who could give Sophia anything.

Sophia was confused, because she didn't know anything about luxury brands, and yesterday she just picked out a dress.

"Is that so?". Sophia asked while looking at the beautiful dress she was wearing.

"Yeah, I can't be wrong, Vivian always makes her designs a rare luxury item. So, if you don't hurry then you won't get it, I haven't seen this dress promoted. Looks like this dress was purposely made especially for you, and as far as I know all of Vivian's designs it's worth hundreds of millions." Jennifer answered confidently.

Sophia was even more shocked when she heard Jennifer mention hundreds of millions, instantly she felt cheated by Larry.

She still remembered that Larry said yesterday that the dress she had chosen was the cheapest. 

Actually all the dresses that Larry showed to Sophia were dresses specially ordered by Michael from Vivian for Sophia to choose. Even if she likes everything then Sophia can take it home. However, Sophia chose one instead.

"So, Larry has lied to me? No wonder there are only 7 models of dresses that are so beautiful that I don't know which one to choose. I have to talk to Larry later." Inner Sophia. 

"Did Mr. Michael buy it for you?". Ask Jennifer.

"This is just a gift from my friend." Replied Sophia lazily. 

"Okay I believe. Now, do I need to accompany you to the party? Because I'm afraid someone will make fun of you there, at least if I'm around, you'll stay safe". Jennifer said seriously.

"I can do it myself and I can assure you that nothing will happen to me there."

"Okay". Jennifer knew Sophia so well that she didn't try to force her. 

Just then, Sophia heard the sound of a car honking from the front of the house she rented.

Instantly Jennifer and Sophia immediately turned towards the source of the voice.

"Whose car is that?"

"I don't know either, we'd better see!" Jennifer said as she pulled Sophia's hand towards the gate.

Seeing a luxury car parked in front of the gate, Sophia and Jennifer were surprised. Because the car is one of the most luxurious cars produced by a British company, the Jaguar XJ Supercharged. 

Not long after, a middle-aged man in a full black suit got out of the car. He then drew closer to Sophia and Jennifer.

"Is Miss Sophia ready? My boss ordered me to take her to the party". Said the middle-aged man who turned out to be the driver of the luxury car.

"Who's your boss?", Sophia asked after she woke up from her shock.

"Miss will know once we get to the party, that's what my boss said". The driver replied.

Sophia glanced at Jennifer in confusion. 

"Don't look at me like that, because I don't know either. It's better, you just go along obediently. Wouldn't it be great if you came in a luxury car so you wouldn't be looked down upon?". Jennifer said, trying to convince Sophia.

"Okay, I'll take your advice".. Sophia said lazily.