Chapter 136

Antonia started to storm out of the store, but the sales girl stopped her and said, "Miss you must try on your frock."

Antonia looked at the price tag of this "frock" and said it was too expensive for one evening outing. Find something cheaper please.

"But miss, it is only €12,000."

"How much do you make in one year, miss?"

"I am not allowed to say miss."

"I would venture to say that three or four of these dresses, would equal your yearly salary. Find me something less expensive, please. I do not have much more time."

Celeste came out in a blue and silver pantsuit, with silver chain ties around the ankles and slits up the side to the hip. It was backless, with a thin silver chain around her neck. If one tiny link broke, she would be naked instantly. As Antonia looked at the design of this pantsuit she knew that was exactly the designer's intent. Celeste knew it also.

Celeste as