Chapter 147: Muderer
Claire took one final look at herself in the mirror, adjusting the diamond earrings Chris had given her. The elegant navy-blue dress hugged her figure perfectly, the soft silk cascading down to her ankles. It was classy yet modest—something she felt comfortable in.
She exhaled, smoothing her hands down her sides. Would she had chosen something this beautiful if Chris hadn't gotten her a dress?
A small smile played on her lips. He can be so sweet when he wants to be.
As she stepped out of the bedroom and into the hallway, the sound of voices from the living room reached her ears. Alex and Emma were chatting quietly, their tones relaxed—something she was grateful for after the tension-filled lunch earlier.
Thinking about the lunch, a thought crossed her mind but she quickly pushed it aside. She needed to focus on her dinner tonight.
When she finally entered the room, both Alex and Emma turned toward her.
Alex let out a low whistle, grinning. "Wow, Claire. You look really amazing."
Emma nodded in agreement, her eyes scanning Claire's outfit with appreciation. "That dress suits you so well. And the jewelry... Chris really has good taste."
Claire chuckled, shaking her head. "It's a bit much, isn't it?"
"No," Alex said firmly. "You deserve to be spoiled everyday and I like that he's doing just that."
Claire opened her mouth to argue but was interrupted by the sound of the doorbell. Her heart skipped a beat knowing it was Chris since he had said he'd be coming by 6 PM and it was 6 PM sharp.