When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1196

“I may not be an expert in luxury,” Stella replied, her voice tinged with a faint smile, “but I do have keen eyesight.

The stitching on your lace dress is askew, hardly even passable as a decent imitation.

”

Patti instinctively glanced down at her dress and, to her dismay, noticed the uneven stitching, her composure faltering.

Yet, she countered stubbornly, “What would you know? This is a unique design feature from the designer.

”

Stella arched an eyebrow and scrutinized her dress.

“Not only is the stitching off, but the lace quality is subpar, and the silhouette is unflattering.

Does your waist feel unusually tight?”

This question caught Patti off guard.

Since the onset of her career, her fans had always lauded her for her slim waist.

Though she had struggled to zip up her dress, she had assumed it was merely a sizing error.

Stella’s candid remarks made her question the authenticity of her purchase.

However, the thought of having spent a considerable amount was too much to concede to the idea of a counterfeit.

With a defiant posture, Patti exclaimed, “Enough! Your attempts to deflect won’t change the fact that you’re the one in a counterfeit.

”

Pointing at Stella in anger, she was caught off guard when, upon raising her hand, a ripping sound echoed, followed by a sudden chill across her back.

Just as the piano music in the banquet hall ceased, the sound of a dress tearing resonated.

A loud gasp followed, drawing almost every guest’s attention.

“Ah!” Patti shrieked, swiftly covering her chest to avoid total exposure.

Initially stunned, the guests soon erupted into laughter.

A voice sneered mockingly, “Is this her latest scheme to capture Luka’s attention? How distasteful.

Could Luka ever fancy such a woman?”

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Another chimed in, “For such a significant event, why didn’t she choose a reliable dress? Who does she think she is?”

A third voice added, “This is disgraceful! She’s ruined the entire event.

Why haven’t the security guards escorted her out?”

Mortified, Patti couldn’t bring herself to look up, crying out, “Camilla, come here, quick!”

“Patti…” Camilla rushed over, draping a coat over Patti and leading her away.

“Please, no photographs, please.

”

Hiding her face, Patti clutched her dress and followed Camilla, head bowed in shame.

Watching Patti’s hurried exit, Luka exhaled in relief.

As Stella began to leave, he instinctively grasped her hand, pleading, “Don’t go.

”

Stella shrugged off his hand, warning him, “Luka, we’re in public.

Please don’t touch me.

Just speak your mind.

I’ve already helped you get rid of her.

We’re even now.

”