Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 91

The closed door muffled the sounds of a child being scolded in the apartment across the hall.

With a rare moment of peace, Celestine glanced down at her phone.

After replying to a few work messages, a new friend request popped up.

It was from a woman whose profile picture featured a stubby-legged Munchkin kitten.

Celestine stared at the tiny feline for a few seconds, something about it nagging at her memory.

Switching from WhatsApp to Instagram, she scrolled through Mirabelle's profile.

Just as she suspected—Mirabelle had posted photos of her own kitten before.

Celestine guessed this was probably about that design consultant matter.

She accepted the request, and instantly received a quirky hello sticker.

Celestine: Miss Remington?

Mirabelle: Whoa, Miss Selwyn, you're good!

Mirabelle: [photo of a kitten sprawled on its back]

Celestine couldn't help but laugh.

Who would've thought that Mirabelle—the picture of composure in person—would be so playful online?

Mirabelle: By the way, I know you just got back and must be swamped. If you can't spare the time, it's honestly fine! I'm inviting you to consult because I really value your taste for the evening gowns. The company's already hired stylists and wardrobe people, so please, don't feel pressured.

With Mirabelle's message so considerate, Celestine found it hard to refuse.

The Magnolia Awards were coming up this weekend—barely three days away.

She'd go with Mirabelle to review the gowns tomorrow. That would check "design consultant" off her list, finally putting a neat end to their complicated, ambiguous "who's helping whom" relationship.

The next day, Celestine submitted the final sketch for the spring/summer New Classic collection.

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