Chapter 14 - Shopping

After leaving Chaumet with a truckload of fine jewelry that Lily did not really want but Alexandre had urged on her. Lily was dog-tired after the whole charade and wanted nothing more than to go home into her bed. She missed Adrien's warm hugs as he curled up in her arms. He was so cute. But that junk beside her was a cursed nuisance.

"Let's go home." Lily asked expectantly. Behind her, their crew of bodyguards gathered. They followed her wherever she went. She was never alone. Every step was observed. The second point, why she preferred to crumble up at home than to show herself in public. She knew Alexandre was right. They had to do publicity work so everyone would believe them. But that was so terribly exhausting.

Alexandre pulled Lily into his arms and guided her to his black Bentley Mulsanne, who was waiting for them in front of Chaumet. He had other plans. He liked to play with his little kitten, so he decided to go shopping with her. But he preferred to be silent. She would realize that the journey was not over yet. Galant he opened the door for his little lady and watched until she slipped inside. Before he told the driver his next stop.

It was only ten minutes before they reached a narrow lane containing all the shops that made a billionaire's heart beat faster. The driver brought the black Bentley to a halt next to the old cobbled sidewalk. Even his little kitten did not seem to have missed the change of direction, he stated in amusement. "Why are you glaring at me?" "I'm hoping you'll spontaneously explode." Lily immediately replied. The hint of a smile played on his lips. Alexandre leaned forward and gently pressed his hand on her back. "It's a good thing you're cute when you're angry." He whispered into her ear with a warm baritone. Before he opened the car door and went out. He completely surprised Lily. Pardon! Lily must have misunderstood something. Stunned, she remained seated. The car door opened next to her.

"Are you coming?" He asked kindly and handed her his hand. She watched his hand for a second, then glanced skeptically at his grinning face, before grimly grabbing his hand and allowing him to help her out of the Bentley. A stiff breeze played with her skirt hem as she got out of the car. With his muscular arm, he grabbed Lily's waist and pulled her close.

The sunset was already visible, but many passersby were on the way. Most of them were tourists. Since many of the major international designers with boutiques and showrooms were represented here on the Rue de la Chouette, this address was perfect for luxury shopping.

Alexandre glanced at a brand logo that was completely unknown to him. However, the clothes worn by the few mannequins in the window display, pleased him. He wanted to see her in it. "Hmm, let's go inside and take a look." The in-house bodyguards opened the glass doors of the shop. They entered.

"Welcome." A young shop assistant greeted after seeing the incredibly beautiful couple. After seeing the clothes of her new customers, she immediately realized that this pair belonged to the VIP category and led them into a private showroom with shining eyes.

The man was incredibly handsome. She knew many man models would kill for such a face. He looked as if carved out of stone with his striking features, his high cheekbones, his straight nose. As if Michelangelo had lent a hand himself. His hair was as black as it would absorb any darkness around him. He looked so handsome in his gray suit. He was tall, gorgeous, and thoroughly charming.

Even the girl he held in his arms radiated nothing but little rich lady. Probably she has been spoiled since she was born only with the best of the best. Clothes, jewelry, everything was read from her lips. Every wish fulfilled. In her dictionary the word rejection did not exist. "Are you here to buy clothes for mademoiselle?"

She glanced at the girl in her navy blue swing coat with a round collar, a blue velvet panel, long lantern sleeves with silver trim buttons and a bow at the back. The coat was tightly cut at the top, but from the waist down, the skirt was flared and gave her a graceful silhouette. She looked elegant and cute at the same time. The shop assistant knew that she would be able to find many clothes for the little lady.

"No, no ... we need shirts for him." She called quickly. Alexandre turned her in his arms and began leisurely unbuttoning the silver buttons on Lily's coat before taking off her coat and handing it to the saleswoman. Lily was dumbfounded. He was too close. Again. This strange intimacy. A light blush spread across her cheeks as she realized how familiar he was with her.

"So I need shirts?" He laughed. Alexandre knew that his kitten was not like other women of the upper-class . She loved all the things that a upper-class women should avoid. She loved to stuff all sorts of desserts and sweets into her. He even knew from certain sources that her grandmother, Madame de Clermont, had to impose sanctions on the main house of the Clermont family. Any import of sweets was prohibited. The staff carried out extensive bag checks. So Lily wouldn't succeed in getting the illegal substances into her room.But all those battles in the house of de Clermont were unknown to the fine society. Lily also spent a lot of her time playing video games, reading manga and novels, and watching anime and dramas. On the other hand, she hated gala evenings, parties, social events for upper-class Ladies, shopping tours and sport.

No amount of money or jewels could woe her. Maybe, that's what he liked most.