Silk, perfume, and the dizzying scent of luxury.

Thalira didn't just take Morvienne shopping; she curated an experience.

From the moment they stepped into the high-end district, it felt as though they had entered an entirely different world.

"Look at this one, Morvienne! The cut of this dress would make your waist look absolutely lethal," Thalira exclaimed, holding up a shimmering, emerald-green slip dress that probably cost more than some people's yearly rent.

Morvienne touched the fabric, her fingers tingling. It was breathtaking.

"I shouldn't be spending this," the thought came, her mind flashing back to the cold, hard resolve she had when she first entered Kael's life, "I shouldn't...