Chapter 121
Claire took the gowns and stepped inside the trial room, drawing the curtains shut behind her. She looked at the two gowns and decided to try the one with intricate details and a lower price tag. With a sigh, she hesitantly began to discard her clothes.

As she slipped into the gown, she felt the fabric gliding smoothly over her skin. She caressed the soft material clinging to her body. Looking into the mirror, a blush crept onto her face. She looked so different. She had never had the luxury of wearing a nice, expensive dress. She was in awe of her own reflection. Holding the skirt, she twirled a few times, observing her figure more closely from every angle. The gown was long, fitted at the waist, and its skirt flared at the bottom with a train flowing along the back. She felt nice and confident in the dress. Then she remembered the salesgirl’s words. She tried to look for a defect but couldn’t find one. The dress looked almost perfect.

But when she thought of wearing it in front of many people, she felt awkward. Despite the undeniable elegance of the wedding dress, its backless and off-the-shoulder design made her feel vulnerable. She felt exposed and self-conscious. She wasn’t perfect like the women in elite circles and felt people would judge her. Only models and celebrities with flawless beauty and perfect figures were used to coming here to buy dresses. She feared the staff in the store would mock her if she went out in the dress.

She opened her bun and let her blonde straight hair cascade freely over her shoulders and down her back, immediately hiding her skin. She checked herself again and now looked modest and less revealing in the dress. Now she felt courageous enough to go out and ask for Adam’s opinion. It was also part of their plan to appear as a loving couple. She hoped he had finished his call and could give her his opinion about the dress. If he thought this dress was okay, she would be spared from trying on the other gown.

She slid the curtain open and stepped out, holding the skirt in her hand so she could walk easily in the long gown. She looked around but didn’t see him, so she walked further into the store and found him talking to a lady. She chewed her lip hesitantly before walking toward him. As if sensing her presence and noticing the murmurs in the room directed at Claire, Adam turned.

His curious gaze fell on Claire, and his lips parted in astonishment. His eyes widened with surprise, and the expression on his face was one of disbelief. He was unable to fathom whether it was real or his imagination. His usually boring PR manager had suddenly become so stunning, even without any heavy makeup changing her looks. Her loose clothes were gone, and the dress she wore left nothing to the imagination. The soft, sheer fabric clung to her body, putting her perfect curves on display. Her perfect bun was gone, and he could see her silky long locks falling freely around her face, making her look like a bright moon peeking through the clouds.

“Wow!” he whispered unconsciously, making Claire’s face turn red under his admiring gaze. ‘Is this okay?” Claire murmured shyly, her eyes meeting his before shifting to the floor. Adam’s attention moved from her face to the dress she was wearing. Though Claire couldn’t distinguish between an exclusive design and a rejected piece, Adam knew the difference, having been in the fashion world and modeled for all the famous brands. He grimaced.