“Alright! Ceci!” Mrs. Baker had swallowed her anger after the call. She grabbed Cecilia and murmured, “Go and change your clothes, we’re leaving.”

“Mom, why should I? I’m the client here!”

“Just be obedient!”

Mrs. Baker handed the phone back to Derek and turned to me with a fake smile. “Ms. Collins, as you are the designer of the dress, you must attend the engagement party next week. You have to be there to address any issues that come up with the ...