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Novel Catalog
Chapter 27
Mandy’s eyes blazed with fury, her hands clenched at her sides, but she knew deep down there was little she could do now. The scene had already unfolded, and the damage was done. Not only had she lost the bet, but she had also given Cordy a chance to show off her victory in front of everyone, from the store assistants to Kyle and Noel. And the worst part was the price of the gown—it wasn’t just a costly dress; it was a symbol of Cordy’s success, a constant reminder that she had it all.
She shot a final venomous glance at Cordy as she turned to leave, still clutching the shopping bag like a prize. Mandy’s pride was shredded, and she felt completely humiliated.
“Don’t think this is over, Cordy,” Mandy muttered under her breath, her words almost drowned out by the tension in the room. “I’ll make you regret this.”
But Cordy, as always, paid her no mind. Her smile remained serene, as she walked out of the boutique with Richard beside her, leaving the chaos behind them.
As they left, the store assistant handed over the last of the packed items. Cordy took a deep breath, enjoying the little moment of peace she had earned.
“Ready to go, Dicky?” she asked, glancing down at her son with a soft smile.
“Yeah, Mommy!” Richard replied enthusiastically, still visibly excited about the day’s events.
They exited the boutique without another word, the door shutting quietly behind them, as the last echoes of the confrontation faded into the distance.
Meanwhile, inside, Kyle and Noel were left standing, both stewing in their own thoughts. Kyle, still processing what had just transpired, seemed to grow quieter, his demeanor cooling by the minute. Noel, on the other hand, cast a sideways glance at her brother before saying in a low voice, “You shouldn’t have paid for it, Kyle. It’s only going to make things worse.”
But Kyle wasn’t listening. His mind was already on Cordy and the sharp, pointed edge to everything she said. Something in him had shifted today, and he couldn’t quite place what it was, but he wasn’t sure he liked it.
As for Mandy, she continued to seethe, her humiliation only deepening as she felt the weight of her lost bet, the eyes of others still lingering on her. She had underestimated Cordy, and now, the consequences were clear.
The game wasn’t over, and Cordy had just won the first round.