Chapter 42 55 vouchers Kaia turned around to find Cecelia and Bianca standing there , surrounded by a group of well- dressed girls who were clearly part of their clique . Bianca put on a worried face and said , " Miss Bennett , dressed so plainly ... Aren't you taking this party a bit too lightly ? After all , you are Tobias's fiancée ." As soon as she spoke , the girls in their clique and the nearby guests all turned to look at Kaia , their faces full of contempt . " That's Tobias's fiancée ? She looks so shabby ! How could someone like her ever be worthy of him ? " " Yeah , showing up at a party in that ? She has no manners at all ! " " Don't you know that she's the Bennett family's long - lost country girl ? Grew up in the sticks . What kind of upbringing could she possibly have ? The Bennetts don't even want her around ! " " No wonder she doesn't have anything nice to wear . She just got lucky and latched onto the Moreno family , but she's still just a nobody ! " The insults poured down on Kaia like rain , with no one caring about her feelings . Anyone else would have cracked under so much malice . Bianca and Cecelia watched the show , waiting for Kaia to snap . Kaia just gave a calm , almost amused smile . She said , " So , Cecelia , according to you , whoever wears the flashiest gown is superior ? " And if someone can't get their hands on a designer dress , that makes them trash in your eyes ? " Cecelia lifted her chin . " Of course ! Dresses are all about status . Without the right background or connections , you wouldn't even get a glimpse of those high - end gowns . People like you , just some backwater nobody , could never even dream of wearing a top - tier dress ! " " So , Cecelia , you think you've got the best dress in the bag , don't you ? How about we make a bet ? " Kaia said calmly . " Let's see whose gown will outshine the other's at tonight's party ." That set off a wave of laughter from the crowd . Cecelia had already let it be known she'd reserved a gown from K & B , the world's most exclusive Juxury label . Everyone knew K & B's limited - edition dresses were the ultimate status symbol - nothing else on the planet could even come close . 1/7 2:01 am Chapter 42 And Kaia actually thought she could go head - to - head with Cecelia in a dress showdown ? 55 vouchers What a clueless hick . If she'd seen even a little bit of the world , she wouldn't have dared to say something so ridiculous , ' everyone scoffed inwardly . Bianca's eyes lit up . " Now's your chance ! Put her in her place so she'll never dare mess with you again ! " Cecelia was secretly thrilled . " Fine ! Let's do it ! " ust as the bet was sealed , a deafening roar suddenly thundered overhead . A helicopter appeared above the lawn . The crowd gasped and all turned to look . And there , emblazoned on the helicopter , was the logo of K &B . Cecelia's clique gasped in excitement . " That's K & B's helicopter ! The rumors are true ! " K & B was the ultimate luxury brand . Not only were their clothes breathtaking , but their service was next - level . Different tiers came with different delivery methods . Each level of purchase came with its own perks , and only the most exclusive orders got delivered by helicopter . Cecelia , you're amazing ! You got K & B to send their helicopter ! The last time that happened was for he Queen of Yasuland's birthday dress ! " The Moreno family's connections are insane ! " Compliments and envious glances surrounded Cecelia . Cecelia was over the moon , practically floating on air . She knew she'd gotten lucky getting the limited - edition dress , but she never imagined she'd get such a spectacular delivery . " This is worth every penny of the three million dollars spent ! ' she thought , feeling even more smug . Feeling even more smug , she turned to Kaia with a sneer . " Hey , country bumpkin , watch closely . " This kind of spectacle is something you'll never get to experience - not in a million years . Let me show you how the real elite live ! " As she spoke , K & B's helicopter touched down . A line of handsome male models strode out , each one tall , broad - shouldered , and dressed in matching uniforms . 2/7 12:01 am Chapter 42 Each of them was holding a box . The scene was absolutely jaw - dropping . E 56 vouchers The models lined up on the lawn with Cecelia at the center , making her the star of the show . Wait , someone else showed up . And it was the CEO of K & B , Conrad Dorsey ! Everyone was floored . " The CEO himself showed up just to deliver a dress ? The Moreno family is on a whole other level ! ' Conrad , cradling the final box in his hands , slowly made his way over to Cecelia , every step full of ceremony . Cecelia's face was burning red . She was so excited that she could barely stand , practically dizzy from the rush . As Conrad drew closer , just when everyone thought he was about to hand the box to Cecelia , he suddenly brushed right past her and walked straight toward Kaia . Cecelia's hand ended up grabbing nothing but air ! The crowd was shocked as Conrad stopped right in front of Kaia , bowing with the utmost respect . " Miss Bennett , every single one of K & B's legendary limited - edition gowns , along with the one - of - a- kind vintage dresses co - designed with Bruce , has all been delivered for you to choose from . " The entire lawn went dead silent . Did they just hear that right ? ' The dresses are for Kaia ? ' And they actually brought every single one here for her to pick from ? ' Everyone knew K & B's limited - edition gowns went for at least 30 million per piece . And even then , money couldn't buy them if they weren't available . Not to mention those vintage masterpieces co - designed with Bruce , those were on a whole other level , absolutely legendary , Cecelia's face went ghostly pale , and she nearly fainted on the spot . She totally lost it and shrieked , " You've got it all wrong ! Those dresses are mine ! I ordered them ! Have you all lost your minds ? " " There's no mistake . Your order has been canceled , and the cancellation fee has already been 3/7 12:01 am Chapter 42 settled ," Conrad replied with icy calm . 55 vouchers Conrad added coolly , " We've suspended all other dress orders and partnerships for now . Tonight , Miss Bennett is our one and only client . " Everyone was floored all over again . ' No way ! How could this be happening ? ' everyone thought , stunned . Why is Kaia getting this kind of treatment from K & B ? ' the crowd wondered in disbelief . Not even the Queen of Yasuland ever got this level of service ! ' they gaped . " I don't care about the money ! I want my dress ! " Cecelia screamed , tears streaming down her face . She was utterly humiliated . Just a minute ago , she'd been showing off in front of Kaia , swearing up and down that anyone without a fancy dress was beneath her . And in the blink of an eye , Kaia was surrounded by the most coveted dresses in the world , while Cecelia was left empty - handed and humiliated . Bianca was even more bitter , her face dark with resentment . ' How could a country bumpkin like Kaia possibly have these kinds of connections ? ' she thought , unable to believe it . She couldn't help herself and finally blurted out , " Why is K & B giving Kaia this kind of treatment ? Could it be ... " Conrad abruptly cut her off . " Client confidentiality . I'm afraid I can't share that information . Miss Bennett , please inspect the dresses . Are you sure you want the gown co - designed by Bruce and K & B ? " Kaia nodded , opened the box , and accepted the dress . Once Kaia had confirmed her choice , a whole world - class stylist sent by K& B stepped out of the helicopter . These were the same pros who styled A - list celebrities for the red carpet . Everyone was so shocked that they'd gone completely numb , like their brains had short - circuited . The banquet was officially underway . After all the drama that went down this afternoon , everyone couldn't wait for the big dress reveal . When the time came , the Moreno family started making their entrance . Cecelia managed to get her hands on a last - minute dress from a luxury label . 4/7 12:01 am Chapter 42 It looked great , but it didn't even come close to the prestige of K & B's gowns . And at that moment , Kaia was about to descend the stairs . The whole room stirred , all eyes fixed on the staircase leading down to the banquet hall . The lights cast a soft glow over the steps . 55 vouchers The moment Kaia stepped out , it was like someone had turned up the lights - the whole banquet hall instantly felt brighter . The gown she wore was so dazzling that it stole everyone's breath away . It was a blue dress with a modern vibe - elegant and regal , yet it flattered her flawless , smooth shoulders . On the skirt , a peacock was embroidered so vividly that it looked like it could come alive any second . Every inch of the embroidery shimmered with threads that sparkled like tiny stars scattered across the night sky . The dye was made from a long - lost ancient gemstone , giving the fabric the illusion of a swirling blue galaxy right on her dress . And to top it off , clusters of blue sapphires surrounded the peacock , like a bouquet in full bloom . It was a true masterpiece - so stunning that it was almost unreal . Everyone was completely mesmerized , their eyes glued to her . Someone in the crowd who knew antiques suddenly blurted out in shock , " Wait - that pattern ! Isn't it the silk cloth from hundreds of years ago at the Berlarich auction two years ago ? That thing was worth 700 million dollars ! And they made it into a dress ? " The whole banquet hall was stunned into absolute silence . These people were all filthy rich , but even they had never witnessed extravagance like this before . Whoever called Kaia a country bumpkin must be blind . She's a golden peacock , not some barnyard chicken ! ' everyone thought , completely blown away . Seeing all the attention go to Kaia , Cecelia and Bianca were seething with jealousy , practically gnashing their teeth in frustration . " No way ! We can't let that bitch steal the spotlight like this ! " Cecelia fumed . " Bianca , you've got to come up with something to knock her down a peg ! " Bianca leaned in , a sly look in her eyes . " Well , I have an idea ... " The two of them started scheming in 5/7 Chapter 42 hushed voices . 55 vouchers Some time passed at the banquet . Cecelia and Bianca made their way over to Kaia again , with Cecelia deliberately raising her voice so everyone could hear . " Kaia , I remember you saying you were quite the pianist . Turns out , Bianca can play as well . " How about a little piano face - off ? No need to worry about who wins or loses - just to add a bit of fun to the party . What do you say ? " ' A piano duel ? ' Kaia arched a brow , her eyes narrowing with a sly glint . A hint of a smirk tugged at her lips , her expression unreadable - half amused , half dismissive . gaze cool . ' She ' Did Cecelia really think I couldn't see through her little scheme ? ' Kaia thought , her just wants to set me up for embarrassment . Too bad for her , I'm not that easy to trip up .' Sure , Kaia had only messed around with the piano for fun , but even so , she'd racked up a whole stack of gold medals at international competitions - like it was no big deal . Who the hell does Cecelia think she is ? ' Kaia scoffed to herself . ' Just because she wants a show , I'm supposed to jump on command ? As if I'd ever let her boss me around like that . ' Tobias sidled up to Kaia , lowering his voice so only she could hear . " You know how to play piano ? " ' Yeah , I can play a bit , " Kaia said with a sly smile . " Not that I ever told your cousin or her sidekick about it ." Hearing that , Tobias's eyes narrowed . He instantly realized Cecelia and Bianca were trying to set Kaia up . Cecelia pressed further , " Hey ! Kaia , why aren't you answering ? I said it's just for fun . No need to get all competitive . " Are you really going to snub us like that ? Or do you think Bianca's not even in your league ? " " Don't tell me you're chicken ! " Cecelia laughed . Everyone started giving Kaia weird looks , whispering , and gossiping behind their hands . Tobias narrowed his eyes , watching Cecelia press in with her aggressive attitude . Just as Tobias was about to say something , Kaia stepped out from behind him , a playful smile on her lips as she spoke up . " I'm down for a piano duel ," she said , her eyes glinting . " But let's make it interesting . How about we 6/7 12:01 am Chapter 42 put something on the line ? Otherwise , where's the fun in that ? " Bianca grinned . " Alright , what kind of stakes do you want to add ? " 55 vouchers Kaia replied coolly , " Simple . If I win , you both get down on your knees , slap yourselves three times , and shout three times , I'm an idiot ! ' Sounds good ? " 18 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!