NovelEnglishChapter 268 Chapter 238 The reception ended. On the drive home, Randolph asked, "Thalia, how did your conversation with Timothée go?" Thalia deflected, "Pretty well. We exchanged contact information." Hearing this promising news, Randolph brightened. "That's excellent. The Pierson family is a good match for ours socially. Timothée is handsome, young, and accomplished. You two should give it a chance." Thalia's expression remained neutral, her tone flat. "These things should happen naturally.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYou can't force feelings." Randolph countered, "Feelings develop through spending ttogether. If you see more of each other, you'll gradually develop a connection." Thalia's face remained impassive, but her voice deepened slightly. "Dad, I've told you before that my career is my priority right now." ---- Randolph sensed her displeasure and sighed, dropping the subject. When they arrived home, Thalia headed upstairs with a cold expression.
She passed Aunt Victoria and offered only a perfunctory greeting. Victoria smiled in response. After Thalia went upstairs, Victoria asked Randolph, "What's wrong with Thalia? She seems upset." Randolph sat down on the living room sofa as a housekeeper brought him a cup of hot tea. He sighed, "I introduced her to the Pierson boy at the reception. On the way home, I asked a few questions about it, and she got upset." Victoria frowned as she sat beside him. "Honestly, what were you thinking? She was already unhappy when you brought this up at dinner recently. Why are you trying to set her up again?" "The Pierson boy is impressive. I approve of him, and I think ---- he'd be a good match for Thalia. I'm just looking out for her interests. The Pierson family and I go way back. I recently met with the elder Pierson, and they're interested in the match too.
Our families are social equals-Thalia wouldn't be marrying beneath her station." "IL know you mean well," Victoria said gravely, "but if she's not interested, you should drop it. Thalia's career focus is a good thing. We should just support her professional endeavors. Our Thalia is so accomplished-she'll have no trouble finding a husband when she's ready." Randolph was silent for a moment, then sighed. "You're right. Three strikes and I'm out. I won't bring this up with her again.
It's her life-she can make her own decisions." Two days earlier, Thalia had ordered a limited-edition handbag from a luxury brand as a birthday gift for Lucia. This particular bag normally required regular members to spend over $500,000 on other merchandise before being eligible to purchase it. But Thalia was a black-tier VIP member, and Winters Group was a shareholder in the brand, so she could order any bag directly without meeting purchase thresholds.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmasking if Thalia wanted it delivered or preferred That day, a sales associate called to say the bag had arrived, to pick it up herself. Thalia had already planned to meet Charlotte at that mall that morning, so she said she'd pick it up. At the mall, with Charlotte not yet arrived, Thalia went to the store to collect the bag. On her way, she passed a women's clothing boutique and was drawn to a dress on a mannequin in the window.
It was a light blue maxi dress with a halter design, made of sheer fabric-perfect for a seaside vacation. Thalia immediately fell in love with it. She decided to buy it to wear to Lucia's yacht party on Saturday.
Thalia entered the store. The sales associate immediately recognized the luxury brand couture Thalia was wearing. "Welcome," the associate greeted her warmly, smiling as she approached to ask if Thalia needed any assistance.
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