Chapter 179: Glittering Heels and Overpriced Belts
Logan descended the staircase, adjusting his cufflinks, his suit crisp and his face set in that classic CEO expression... all sharp focus and calm authority. He paused when he saw the scene unfolding near the door.
Martha Kingsley stood in full mall commander mode. Dressed to impress in a cream blazer, oversized sunglasses pushed up onto her sleek bob, she looked like she was leading a red carpet invasion instead of a retail therapy session.
And a few feet away, Hannah leaned against the wall, scrolling her phone.
The Kingsley mansion buzzed with unexpected energy that morning... not from a high-stakes deal or political tension, but something rarer... a girls only shopping mission.
Jean stood by the door, her expression caught between amusement and mild panic. Dressed casually in a blush-toned blouse and jeans, she clutched her handbag like a shield.
"I’ve decided," Martha announced grandly, "that today, we buy joy. Preferably in the form of heels, handbags, and pastries with absolutely no nutritional value."
Jean blinked. "I... was under the impression this was a light outing."
Martha gasped. "Darling. There’s no such thing as light shopping."
Before Jean could protest, Hannah skipped into view, wearing an adorable pink skater dress, a tiny purse swinging off her wrist, and her eyes practically sparkling.
"Isn’t this exciting?" Hannah chirped, practically bouncing. "A full girls’ day! I even painted my nails to match Jean’s company logo." She held up her hands proudly... perfect pastel lavender.
Jean blinked, taken aback. "You... did?"