Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Forgotten Heiress: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 154

Finally, I breathed out as I stepped out of the bathroom, rubbing the towel over my wet hair. Ding! My phone beeped on the bed. Who could that be? I wrapped the towel around my head and walked over to the bed, picking up my phone. The screen lit up with Dexter’s name, and I opened the message. Dexter: One of the companies we’re working with is hosting an evening party. We’ll be attending. I read it, then scrolled down when another message came in. Dexter: Be ready by twelve. We’ll be picking out your dress for the night. Picking out a dress? My brows rose, and I scoffed. There was no need for that. He could have simply told me we were attending a party and asked me to get ready. He had to include the part about picking out my dress, as though I had no idea how to dress myself. But what surprised me most was that he was coming along. I shook my head, dropped my phone on the bed and turned towards my suitcase. I could have easily found something to wear without his help, but

The moment we stepped into the ballroom, I understood why Dexter had been so particular about my outfit.Everyone made an effort to look their best. The women wore beautiful evening gowns, while the men were dressed in expensive suits. I could smell expensive cologne everywhere I turned.I adjusted my small evening bag and walked beside Dexter.He looked completely at ease in his black suit, and it wasn't long before a group of men approached us.“Dexter! It's good to see you.”“Richard,” Dexter greeted, exchanging a handshake with him.Richard's attention soon shifted to me.“And who is this beautiful lady?”“This is Mia Roberts, my assistant.”I smiled politely. “It's nice to meet you.”“The pleasure is mine. You certainly have a beautiful assistant, Dexter.”Another man standing beside him chuckled. “I was just about to say the same thing.”I smiled, feeling a little embarrassed by their compliments. However, when I glanced at Dexter, I noticed his expression had changed slightly. H