Chapter 4

For the first time, I didn't drive Chloe home, claiming I had some errands to run.

Chloe was surprisingly understanding and nodded.

"No worries, go take care of your stuff."

I knew she was just looking for an excuse to leave anyway.

Tyler had called her multiple times. She hadn't picked up because I was there.

But she had been completely distracted throughout lunch.

The moment I offered to leave first, her eyes lit up.

I pretended not to notice, hailed a cab, and went straight to the bridal boutique.

The assistant saw me and tried to convince me otherwise.

"Logan, did you guys just have a fight?"

"If you ask me, you should keep the dress. Couples fight all the time, but you'll make up eventually. If you cancel it now, it'll be impossible to get the exact same design made in time."

I knew she meant well. But if she knew what Chloe had done, she wouldn't be saying this.

While waiting for the buyer, my phone rang again.

It was the wedding coordinator.

"Mr. Carter, the final payment for the wedding venue decor is due."

"We’ve set up a mock-up room. You can come over and check if it’s exactly how you want it."

"If there’s anything you don't like, we can adjust it now to make sure everything is perfect for the big day."

I rubbed my temples. I had almost forgotten about this.

Ever since we set the date, I had been handling all the wedding preparations alone.

With so much on my mind, things had slipped through the cracks.

Since the wedding was off, I might as well go cancel it and settle whatever fees were left.

The buyer for the dress wouldn't arrive for another half hour, and the venue was just down the street.

I informed the boutique assistant and walked over to the wedding mock-up room.

The style was exactly what Chloe loved—warm, romantic, with pink balloons floating everywhere.

There were two life-sized cutouts of us that I had personally sketched.

Beneath them was a beautifully written quote:

*“Logan and Chloe, bound together for eternity.”*

It looked incredibly pathetic now.

I settled the outstanding fees and said quietly, "Cancel the project. The wedding is off."

"Keep the rest of the deposit for your time."

Leaving the designer in shock, I walked back to the bridal boutique.

Just as I reached the door, my luck ran out.

Chloe and Tyler were walking toward the boutique, holding hands.

Seeing me, Tyler smiled mockingly. "Oh, hey, Logan."

"What are you doing here? Doing some shopping?"

I didn't answer. I just stared at Chloe.

She instantly pulled her hand away from Tyler’s, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"Logan, what a coincidence! I was just helping Tyler pick out some supplies for an upcoming company event."

"A company event?" I asked calmly. "How come I didn't hear about it?"

Panic flushed Chloe's face. She whispered, "It was a last-minute decision. We haven't announced it yet."

I nodded, choosing not to call her out.

"Okay."

"Carry on then."

The moment I said that, Chloe practically bolted into the grocery store next door.

I turned away and walked into the boutique.

I sat on the sofa, waiting for the buyer.

Five minutes later, the assistant came over to me.

"Logan, the buyers are here."

I stood up and walked out.

Standing there, with shocked expressions on their faces, were Chloe and Tyler.

In the tense silence, Chloe spoke, her voice filled with disbelief.

"You're the one selling the dress?"