Chapter 35

The backseat was cramped and the tight little dress was a struggle to put on. She stole a quick glance at Xander, who was watching her in the rearview mirror, which provoked her irritation again. "You said you wouldn't look." Xander gave a cold humph, his gaze returning to the road ahead. He was merely observing how the dress looked on her. This dress was the hit design introduced this year by the XS self-produced brand. Rather than acknowledging his rudity, what point was there in quarrelling with such a man? Eliza swiftly adjusted her bra strap. This was a moonlight white long gown, strapless, waist-cinching, and fishtail-designed—one which seemed to flow like water down her body, with the watercolour-like hues blossoming into large ink-wash designs on the skirt’s hem. "Mr. Xander, next time you leave, please tell me." After she finished dressing, she began to put up her hair. Having walked the catwalk, she knew how to fashion a beautiful and simple bun in a short amount of time. Mor