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“Oh, now I understand. You’re implying that I want Mr. Cooper to buy it for me. But really, it’s just twenty million. Do I need someone else to cover that for me?” Isabella said with a smile.
“Miss Patton, did I underestimate your financial capabilities? I certainly didn’t intend to. The entire country knows the wealth of the Patton family,” Tatiana replied, maintaining her smile.
Jared wished he could just disappear. How had he failed to see Tatiana’s foolishness before? Would she feel embarrassed if she knew Isabella had designed the dress herself?
Jared couldn’t stand it any longer and said, “Miss Fernandez, I invited Miss Patton here to explore the market, not for the reasons you’re insinuating. Of course, if Miss Patton desired, I would gladly offer her the entire shop, not just a dress.”
Tatiana’s smile wavered. Why was Jared being so generous with Isabella? “It seems you hold Miss Patton in very high regard,” Tatiana remarked, her confidence shaken.
She had belittled Isabella using a dress worth twenty million, not expecting Jared to counter by offering a shop worth hundreds of millions.
“Miss Fernandez, perhaps you enjoy shopping because you have nothing better to focus on. However, I believe Miss Patton isn’t interested in such trivial pursuits,” Jared said coldly, delivering a stinging slap to Tatiana’s ego. Tatiana realized Jared was suggesting she couldn’t compare to Isabella.
In her mind, Isabella was only able to work with Jared due to her family’s influence. Anger surged within Tatiana.
Courtney also felt uncomfortable. As an artist, she disliked the emphasis on material wealth. She advised calmly, “Money is merely a tool. Don’t neglect to nurture your inner self, Isabella. Painting is an excellent way to enrich oneself. If you ever need guidance, feel free to contact me.”
Isabella remained silent.
Courtney and Tatiana then left.
Jared, still taken aback, paused to process what had just been said. “Boss, did I hear that right? Your cousin offered to teach you how to paint? Doesn’t she realize that even Hutton couldn’t get you interested?”
“Some people can’t see beyond their own narrow perspective,” Isabella responded nonchalantly, unbothered by Courtney’s offer.
“I think your cousin’s lost it! If she really knew you, she’d see how absurd her offer is! Do all these artists think they’re so high and mighty?” Jared said, shaking his head.
Isabella just shrugged.
After Courtney and Tatiana left, Tatiana said enviously, “I really envy your cousin.”
“What’s there to envy?” Courtney asked, confused.
“She’s stunning, for one thing,” Tatiana remarked. “And see how well Mr. Cooper treats her. I’m sure he’s not the first. Oh, and I heard the marriage agreement between the Klein and Patton families still exists. With Kristine out of the picture, I bet Isabella will end up engaged to Andrew.”
Courtney’s face darkened. “I know Andrew well. He’s a man of depth. He wouldn’t fall for someone superficial.”
“But men are drawn to beauty. Mr. Cooper is exceptional, but even he seems smitten with Isabella,” Tatiana said.
Hearing that, Courtney felt a twinge of discomfort.
Tatiana added, “Courtney, Mr. Klein is an ideal man, and you’re the pride of the Patton family. You two would be perfect together. You really should take this chance.”
Courtney looked away, feigning disinterest. “Love is about destiny.”
Tatiana smiled, watching her. She sensed a brewing rivalry between Isabella and Courtney. Having known Courtney for years, Tatiana knew her well. Courtney might seem detached, but she was highly competitive and disliked being second to anyone.
Isabella was likely in for a challenging rivalry.
After reviewing the shop with Jared, Isabella suggested, “You should consider reducing the price of that dress, or it will never sell.”
“Don’t worry,” Jared responded. “There will be a ‘foolish’ customer willing to buy it.”
Isabella looked at Jared silently, realizing he also thought the person who would buy that dress was foolish.
It appeared that foolish people were easy to find. After being dropped off at home by Jared, Isabella discovered the true definition of a fool waiting for her.
At the gate, there was an elegantly wrapped gift box. Upon opening it, she found a stunning dress inside. Wasn’t this the same dress she had seen in the store earlier?
As Isabella stood there, taken aback, a deep, resonant voice came from behind her. “Do you like it? I noticed you were quite taken with it earlier.” Isabella turned to find Andrew approaching.
“You bought this?” she asked, her tone tinged with astonishment.
“Yes,” Andrew answered, his gaze softening as he looked at her. “I was at the mall too and saw how much you liked the dress.”
“Don’t you think it’s excessively pricey?” Isabella couldn’t help but ask.
“As long as you like it, the price doesn’t matter.” It was often said that it was easy to part women from their money, but it appeared men were just as susceptible!
“Alright, thank you,” Isabella responded, feeling that gratitude was the only appropriate reply.
“Why do I get the feeling you’re not too pleased?” Andrew asked, arching an eyebrow and studying her closely.
Isabella paused for a moment, unsure how to respond. She couldn’t very well reveal that she was the designer of the dress, could she?
“Yes, I’m pleased. It just seems a bit pricey,” she said sincerely.
Andrew tenderly brushed her hair aside. “I earn money so I can spoil you. As long as it brings you joy, it’s money well spent. Don’t worry about it.”
“Okay.”
For Andrew, the expense might be truly trivial.
Isabella beamed, her eyes twinkling like stars. “To show my appreciation, why don’t I cook dinner for you tonight?”
“Sure,” Andrew agreed, his face lighting up with eagerness.
He had never tasted Isabella’s cooking before. However, Isabella ended up cooking next door with Elaine.
Andrew offered to help in the kitchen, but Isabella insisted he stay out.
Left with no choice, Andrew settled on the sofa, engaging in conversation with Glenn. “Have some fruit,” Glenn suggested.
“Thanks, but I’ll wait for dinner,” Andrew responded courteously.
Glenn’s smile held a hint of mischief.
It wasn’t long before Andrew realized why Glenn had grinned so knowingly.
When Elaine and Isabella brought out the meticulously prepared meal, Andrew praised, “I had no idea you were such a fine cook, Mr. Patton.”
“Well, I like to cook when I have some free time, and my family seems to enjoy it. Try some,” Elaine encouraged warmly.
Andrew took a bite, and his expression froze unexpectedly.
Isabella glanced at Andrew helplessly, well aware of what had happened. She had assisted Elaine in the kitchen, but when her back was turned, Elaine had taken the liberty of seasoning the dish.
“How does it taste?” Elaine inquired, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Meanwhile, Glenn casually sipped his juice at the table.
“It’s good,” Andrew said, keeping his expression neutral.
“If you like it, help yourself to more. Is this the first time you’re trying my cooking?” Elaine asked warmly.
“Yes,” Andrew answered.
“Just let me know what you like, and I’ll cook it for you,” Elaine said, her voice filled with warmth.
“Thank you, Mrs. Patton.”
Isabella also sampled the dish. It was rather bland, yet a significant improvement over Elaine’s past culinary attempts—it was at least edible.
Throughout the meal, Elaine continued to heap more food onto everyone’s plates, herself eating sparingly and mostly just enjoying her soup.
Glenn appeared to be eating leisurely, seemingly consuming a lot, but in reality, he barely ate anything. Andrew now realized why Glenn had recommended having some fruit before the meal—it had indeed been a prudent suggestion.
After they finished eating, Andrew and Glenn took on the task of washing the dishes.
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