Chloe made a slight move, looked at the dress in her hands again, her smile getting more sarcastic.
"Ms. Alonso, you're a real looker, with smooth skin like cream, and such a great figure. You'd definitely turn heads in this dress."
Wendy shook her head, not getting mad at Chloe's sarcasm, instead she replied calmly,
"I do like this dress, but... I'm part of the Alonso family. I don't mind, but a lot of people are watching. We have too many family rules. I'm going to take over the Alonso family, so of course, I can't break the rules. Most of the time, I envy your freedom. Not having so many restrictions and etiquette, like this dress, I like it, but I can't wear it. You're not the same..."
Chloe listened to her quietly, finding it even funnier.
"Yeah, your life must be a real drag. I think you take the Alonso family too seriously..."
Wendy gave a small laugh, playing with the dress in her hands, "Everyone's the same, all envious of me being born into a wealthy family, but actually I'm not free most of the time..."
"You're overthinking it, I'm not envious of you."
Chloe cut her off with a laugh, "Ms. Alonso, you're playing the 'tragic rich girl', aren't you? Of course, calling the Alonso family 'rich' is a stretch."
Wendy paused, then laughed, "I know the Alonso family isn't really 'rich', but you get my point. It has its pros and cons."
Chloe nodded, "I get what you're saying. So like I said, you're taking the Alonso family too seriously. You think the Harper family isn't as good as yours."
Wendy's smile faded a little, her eyes narrowed slightly.
"When did I ever say that?"
"Aren't you looking down on me? But the person you're looking down on will be part of the Harper family. You, as the future head of the Alonsos, looking down on the future lady of the Harpers, isn't that because you think the Harper family isn't as good as yours?"
Wendy's eyes widened in anger, her gaze piercing Chloe, then she turned to look at Elizabeth not far away, and suddenly laughed,
"You misunderstood me. Who doesn't know about the Harper family. Of course, my family can't compare to the Harper family, but if I can't, then you definitely can't... As for the future lady of the Harper family... haha, you're thinking too far ahead...”
Chloe nodded, "Yeah, I'm thinking too far ahead, but everyone in this circle knows that Damon's fiancée is me, I represent the Harper family."
Wendy didn't really intend for Chloe to wear this dress. She just hoped to give Chloe a wake-up call. If Chloe was willing to try it on or even wear it to the party, that would be even better.
If the future Mrs. Harper appeared in public in such a vulgar manner, it would damage the Harper family's reputation. Even if Damon still liked her, it would make it difficult for her to fit into the family.
However, Wendy also anticipated that Chloe wouldn't fall for it so easily, that she wouldn’t be able to see these problems.
She now knew very well that Chloe was a woman not to be underestimated.
Unable to continue the conversation, Wendy could only take the dress back with a stern face.
At this time, Elizabeth came over.
She was surprised to see Wendy and Chloe standing together talking for a while.
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