Chapter 684

As soon as Lily finished speaking, the room fell into a heavy silence. Melanie was momentarily speechless, unsure how to react. She wasn't upset. Even though Gabriel designed the dress, the fact that Lily gifted it to her still pleased her. At least Lily was trying to prove herself, even if she was doing it by borrowing someone else's reputation. Lily had always dismissed superficial concerns, showing little interest in showcasing herself or proving her worth to others. She lived freely, unconcerned with social conventions. However, her willingness to borrow another's name for validation indicated a genuine desire for acknowledgment as a daughter-in-law of the Laurier family. However, with her public admission that the dress was indeed Gabriel's design, Melanie found it increasingly difficult to defend her. Any attempt to do so now would feel feeble and unconvincing. "It really is Gabriel King's design! The Laurier family's daughter-in-law is such a master of deceit. If no on