Chapter 0239

The sales assistant was momentarily stunned, and Evelyn looked at Ingrid in confusion. Ingrid continued, “Mrs. Jefferson, let me help you pick out a few outfits as well?”

Evelyn gave Natalie a haughty glance and thought, “Hmph, do you think you’re the only one to have someone help you pick an outfit? So do I!” Fueled by this competitive thought, she nodded at Ingrid with a smile. “Alright, I trust your taste.” In saying this, Evelyn completely forgot her previous criticism of Ingrid's fashion sense.

Ingrid immediately began selecting outfits, confidently pointing to various pieces and directing the sales assistants. She seemed to know exactly what she was doing. Miranda's approach was entirely different. Before selecting any clothes, she considered the color and style, then touched the fabric to assess its quality. Only after making her decision did she ask the sales assistant to retrieve the items, arranging them neatly in sets afterward.

“Mrs. Jefferson, I think these two sets are best. Why don’t you try them on?” Miranda suggested.

Natalie eagerly accepted the clothes, her eyes filled with anticipation. She adored Miranda’s taste; every outfit Miranda selected perfectly matched her style. To be honest, Natalie secretly enjoyed shopping with Miranda more than with her own daughter, Winter. Perhaps it was because they were on the same wavelength.

At that moment, Ingrid approached. “I’ve also finished my selection.” Evelyn headed to the fitting room, emerging first. Ingrid had chosen a red A-line dress with straps and a short Chanel jacket. The outfit made Evelyn look significantly younger. She admired her reflection, fairly pleased. “This is quite nice.”

Ingrid beamed. “It’s because you take such good care of your figure, Mrs. Johnson. You look even slimmer than me.” Evelyn felt a surge of pleasure. However, her smile faltered when Natalie emerged from the adjacent fitting room.

Miranda had chosen a turquoise long dress for Natalie. The subtle pattern on the silk added elegance, and the tailored design accentuated Natalie’s tall, graceful frame, highlighting her sophisticated demeanor. Beside her, Evelyn looked like an old lady trying too hard to appear young in ill-suited clothes. The contrast was stark. The next outfit further emphasized this difference, making Evelyn appear drab and dull in comparison.

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Initially, Ingrid had felt confident in her choices. Evelyn’s short stature presented a challenge, requiring Ingrid to search extensively before selecting two suitable outfits. Nonetheless, Ingrid did select clothes that fit Evelyn's height and preferences, and the well-constructed pieces from high-end brands should have been acceptable.

However, Miranda’s selections for Natalie were outstanding, given Natalie's advantageous height and proportions. Comparison, as the saying goes, was the thief of joy. Standing next to Natalie, Evelyn looked more like a maid than a wealthy lady. Despite wearing luxurious brands, Evelyn appeared…tired and out of place; the contrast was even more apparent face-to-face.

Natalie was surprised and delighted with her reflection. “Mimi, this style is a first for me, but I love it! How did you come up with it?” She wore a silk camisole and black wide-leg pants. While her appearance remained essentially the same, her demeanor had completely transformed. Her silver hoop earrings, though slightly exaggerated, added a sense of casual elegance and ease. If the previous outfit had made Natalie appear serene and graceful, this one made her look bold and sophisticated.