A Moment in Destiny

Chapter 258 Rivals

Leila put the lighter and cigarette pack into the pocket of his suit again. She remained silent and sat on his lap without knowing what to say.

"Cough, cough, cough—" Suddenly, she was choked by the smoke from him and coughed uncomfortably. "Mr. White, my trachea is suffering to smell the smoke, can you let me go!"

"No!" Vincent White’s ruthless words rang in Leila’s ears and she continued to cough uncontrollably. Vincent’s eyes condensed and he became quiet, letting her go.

After that, he took out a card and put it on the coffee table. "Go ahead and buy a dress, you are going to join the banquet tonight!"

Leila didn't know how she got out, holding the gold card given by him. She was stunned for a while. This was the first time that he gave her his money. However, she felt like she owed him.

As soon as she walked out of the hotel, her phone rang. Leila turned on it and she found out that it was Vincent’s call. She had never forgotten to answer his call after it rang for three seconds.

"Wait for me at the corner 100 meters ahead, I am going there now!" Vincent said solemnly. Just as he finished his words, he hung up the phone immediately.

Leila looked at the front and walked straight for 100 meters. However, she was a little absent-minded as her mind was recalling the moment that he gave her the gold card. His eyes were deep and his voice was overbearing. She was not given a chance to reject it.

Why did he give her the gold card and why did he order her to attend the banquet tonight? She thought a lot but still couldn't think of a reason. She just felt that the relationship between both of them became very complicated if she spent his money.

That feeling was not good.

Now he called her again, was he going to accompany her to buy a dress?

Her prediction was right. When she was about to reach the corner 100 meters ahead, his Bugatti squeaked to a halt at her side. Leila looked up in a flash and saw the car window rolling down, revealing Vincent’s handsome face.

The deep voice rang, "Get into my car!"

Leila lowered her head, pursing her lips. Then, she got into his car.

After knowing that he might have a backup of the video just now and after taking the card which he forcibly gave, she felt very awkward and terrified of him. She seemed like on the edge.

"Mr. White——"

"I am bringing you to buy a dress. Although there are not many people who know that you are my wife, I am not letting you put me on shame in front of those who know!" Vincent started his car as nothing happened.

He really took her to purchase a dress.

Leila couldn’t believe it. Wasn’t this the same situation that she saw last time? He often helped women to buy clothes. When she thought of that scene, she felt upset and whispered, "If I don’t attend the banquet, I would never put you on shame!" Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

She never had the interest to enter the legendary upper-class society. Even if those events were organized by the government or agencies, she would not like to join any so-called economic forum-like banquets because her motto was to keep a low profile. She never wanted to show off anything.

"Vincent White’s wife must attend every occasion!" he said.

Wouldn't it be better if she was not going?

Why must he force her to go?

Oh! It seemed wrong. This was ordered by Director Gordon!

Feeling a bit irritated, Vincent loosened his collar and that was the first time he felt that he didn't know much about himself.

The car stopped in front of a luxurious building. Vincent led Leila into the VIP elevator. After stepping out from the elevator, a woman in white smiled gently and greeted him, "Vincent, how come you heading here in person? If you called me, I will certainly let someone send any clothes you like to you."

Vincent pulled Leila to the front of that woman,"Pick a dress for her for a banquet tonight."

After saying that, he sat on the sofa and lit a cigarette to smoke. He looked around the store and glanced at Leila. Then, he took a magazine next to him and started to read it.

At that moment, Leila found out that this woman was the one who had dinner with Vincent at Seah Restaurant last time. She was very charismatic. It seemed like this woman loved to put on white clothes and she looked so pretty and charismatic.

"You smoke again. Smoking is bad for your health. Do you want to die?" The woman walked over to grab the cigarette in Vincent’s hand and extinguished it. "Other than that, there are all high-end dresss here. If you spread the smell of smoke at my store, what should I explain to my customers about that? Are you going to take responsibility if it affects my business?!"

Vincent frowned, "How much does it cost? I will pay you!"

"Why should I get your money? Do you think that I'm the same as those women? Although I want to be a parasite, I am sorry that I don’t own such a life!" The woman rolled her eyes. Then, she glanced at

Leila and her eyes shined with profound meaning, "Vincent, you have such a good taste, another pretty lady here!"

The woman in white had a beautiful smile. She was praising Leila but her eyes were full of disdain, it seemed like she grouped Leila as the kind of woman who would be kept as a mistress.

Leila could see that this woman in white had a close relationship with Vincent because she dared to extinguish his cigarette and Vincent only rolled his eyes at her without getting mad. It was obvious that they were very familiar with each other. There was even a trace of pampering from Vincent’s eyes to her.

Seeing Pippa Russell’s disdain from her eyes, Leila recalled that Pippa had said "another pretty lady" just now, she guessed that Vincent always brought women to buy clothes there. Not knowing the praise from the woman was sincere or ironic, Leila still replied politely, "Thank you! You are more beautiful!"

"Pippa, dress her up, there will be a banquet tonight! I'm in a hurry, don't waste my time!" Vincent ordered.

"Alright, I got it! Don’t keep rushing me!!"

Oh, her name was Pippa! Her name had a meaning of ethereal and elegant beauty but the way she spoke was very frank and forthright.

Pippa found a long dress for Leila, it was a coquettish wine red. Leila just took a glimpse of it and shook her head, "I won’t wear this kind of dress!"

Vincent glanced around and found that the dress really didn't suit Leila because it was too dazzling.

Then, Pippa raised her eyebrows, "Why?"

Leila smiled faintly, glancing at the clothes placed in the show window, and smiled, "This dress is too ostentatious. It will more suitable for the prostitute to wear. I am just an ordinary girl who is not suitable and can't stand for such showy dress!"

In fact, Leila wanted to say that the dress was for the prostitutes, but not her.

Pippa was taken aback for a moment. She smiled when she saw the same disdain in Leila’s eyes as she didn't expect Leila to realize her sarcasm.

Leila’s sight turned slightly to look at Vincent, who was gazing at another side. It seemed like he didn’t turn to her side and see what she had done. He even didn't have many expressions on his grim face.

There was a sunny smile on Pippa’s face and Leila was surprised by her warmth. "I will give you a suitable dress! Wait for a minute, I am going to get it for you!"

Pippa opened a door behind the counter and she went in.

Vincent turned and looked at Leila. At the same time, she happened to stare at him. Both of their sights intersected. Then, Leila lowered her head.

"Can you dance?" Vincent spoke out of the blue with his cold voice.

Leila had no choice but to look up and she saw him staring at her with his sharp eyes. She nodded, "Yes!"

Vincent’s pupils constricted, "Your father asked you to learn?"

Leila shook her head. "No, I joined dancing classes when I was young. I also learnt ballroom dancing in Physical Education class when I was in college."

The door opened and Pippa brought a yellow tube dress and Leila felt warm when she saw the colour of yellow. It was a simple design and the dress was just over the knee. Moreover, the dress was embellished with rhinestones which made it look so elegant and beautiful.

After Leila put on that dress, she opened the door of the locker room. Pippa’s eyes were full of surprises to see her wearing that yellow dress and she praised Leila in excitement, "I didn't expect this dress to suit you so well!"

Vincent’s looked over there as well. When he looked up, he was also amazed by Leila in that dress. Since it was a tube top dress, her white, slender neck was exposed. Besides, the yellow dress showed her fair skin and this made her looked brighter and more glamorous. Her black eyes looked cautious and anxious at the moment. Leila looked pure and refined. She was so charming when she looked around. Besides, she looked naughty but also gentle and good-natured.

Vincent’s eyes quickly darkened after shining.

"Isn't it ugly?" Leila asked apprehensively after seeing Vincent’s gloomy face.

"You are so beautiful, how can it be ugly? This wonderful dress is designed by me and I didn't expect it to suit you so perfectly!" Pippa exclaimed in happiness, "Vincent, this dress is finally sold out, it’s worth to be celebrated!"

"Change another one!" Vincent said suddenly.

"What?" Pippa was shocked to hear that.

"I said change another dress!" Vincent didn't explain much on it but stating the facts.

Leila was dumb, this dress looked good. The colour was not too ostentatious and it was not over revealing. It was simple yet classic. Why was he unhappy?

Pippa was also startled for a few minutes and then she clapped her hands in a sudden. "Oh, alright! Vincent, I get it!"

Just as she finished her words, she entered the room again and came out with a black dress with wide shoulder straps, which was actually a dress with a posh design. There was a black bow at the waist and it was more conservative than the previous yellow dress.

"Vincent, you will love this!" Pippa smiled and blinked at Vincent again. Her wink seemed to be strange but meaningful.

Leila didn't miss the expression on Pippa’s face. It seemed like they were very familiar with each other!

Vincent nodded, "Good! Wrap up that yellow dress and I will buy both of them!"

"You still want it even if she is not going to wear it?" Pippa was stunned slightly.

"Why did you talk so much nonsense?" Vincent glared. Immediately, Pippa smiled and folded the dress. She secretly gave Vincent a thumbs up. After Vincent rolled his eyes at her, she stuck her tongue out.

Vincent took a glimpse at Leila doubtfully. A sense of complexity flashed in his eyes, and his face was still grim, "Pippa, don't forget to prepare a pair of shoes and a bag so that she can wear them with the dress!"

"No problem, Mr. White!" Pippa didn't look back.

"I will be waiting outside, come out immediately after taking your dress!" Vincent spoke to Leila in a cold voice. Then, he put a blank cheque on Pippa’s checkout counter. "Fill in any amount you want!"

"I have heard of Mr. White’s generosity a long time ago, thank you!" Pippa collected the cheque in a smiling face and Vincent left the shop.

Leila had been watching them quietly. The way they communicated reminded her of Vincent in the past. He used to talk to her sister in that way. Although he was an apathetic person, he looked sunny when he smiled.