NovelEnglishChapter 197 Chapter 197 KASMINE.
I sat in front of the mirror, staring at my gorgeous reflection.
I looked stunning tonight. Except it was for the wrong man.
My little black dress hugged my curves in the right proportion. The fabric stretched over the swell of my hips, traced the dip of my waist, and framed my breasts with a deep V-cut that ran deeper than the turmoil I felt inside me, exposing my cleavages, which were full and firm.
Mum had made sure every detail was perfect, down to how my hair had been styled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe made sure to tell the maids the exact hairstyle I should wear that would compliment my light makeup and dress style.
They had gathered my curls into a loose updo, full and elegant as if the strands had been caught mid-motion and pinned in place by the wind itself.
Soft tendrils slipped free, lazily framing my face, their curls brushing against my skin in delicate spirals. At the nape of my neck, wisps of hair teased my bare shoulders, adding softness to the otherwise sultry look.
It looked effortless like it had just fallen into place on its own-except it had taken them almost an hour to get it just right..
No wonder Mum wantedhin time. She needed tto moldinto the flawless woman Alpha Jaden would see tonight. The woman I was expected to be. How important was this man? A man I had never met, yet I was being dressed and polished for him like srare jewel to be displayed. Like a prize waiting to be claimed.
No matter how hard I tried to push away the urge to call Kester, my fingers had a mind of their own. Before I could stop myself, I was dialing his number again.
And just like twenty minutes ago, the call never connected.
1/3 Chapter 197 Unreachable.
I stared at the screen, my heart tightening in frustration. A part ofcraved an explanation. I needed to hear from him that he had know,rt ofcraved an That all this time, while he was keepinglocked in a cage of possessiveness, he had already handedover to another man.
How could he act like he wanted to keepto himself forever when he knew I already belonged to someone else-legally, contractually, and permanently? A bitter laugh rose in my throat, but I swallowed it down.
"This would go better with that dress, honey," Mum startled me. I didn't hear her cin.
I had been too lost in my own storm to notice.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMum stepped closer, draping a delicate diamond necklace over my collarbone with a smile on her face. "It's exquisite, isn't it?" she murmured.
The diamonds glittered under the soft vanity lights. I reached up hesitantly, my fingers brushing the elegant chain. It was beautiful. Elegant. Exactly the kind of thing an Alpha's wife should wear.
But it didn't interest me.
"This will go perfectly with your dress," she added. "Take this one off," she gestured at the gold necklace on my neck.
I swallowed. "I don't want to wear the diamond." Mum's hands stilled. Her eyes flicked to my reflection in the mirror, narrowing ever So slightly. "Don't be difficult, Kasmine." I shook my head. "I mean it, Mum. I want to wear my gold."
A tense silence stretched between us, as thick as the perfshe had chosen forto use. Darling, you can wear that any other day. Tonight is different. This isn't just dinner- it's your future."
I rolled my eyes, "Kester gave this toand askednever to take it off. And I don't plan on disobeying him tonight, I bit out. Anything to frustrate her efforts tonight. 2/3 Chapter 197 Her jaw tensed. "This dinner is important, wontheurt. The diamond is refined, elegant." She reached forward, her fingers brushing my wrist. It sends the right message." Before I could protest again, the din gang open. one more shot, even though knew what response avaited me. "Isn't she ready yet? It's past six albrendy." I turned to see my father standing in the doorway.
"Dad?" I blinked, surprise coloniing lin my tone, Isn't he meant to be the one waiting forto arrive? The forrestaurant is just about twenty minutes away from here. Why must I leave now?" "You want to paint a perfect picture, baby. Bad first impressions are more detrimental than you think. He crossed the room, crouching beforeso we were at eye level. His smile was warm and affectionate. Now, be my good little princess and be on your way okay?" His knuckles brushed my cheek in a featherlight stroke.
"But, Dad.... I don't want to go, I gave my resistance
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