Chapter 209
Author: Rex Magnus
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“Mother, has the estate sent the dress I asked for?” Xavier, walking out of the opulent, luxurious washroom, whose size rivaled that of a two-bedroom apartment called out, rubbing his damp hair with a hand towel, but then just as he stepped into the room, he froze mid-stride.

His gaze locked on the massive-sized bed, where a flashy red suit, glistering with golden gems was spread out, his mother currently smoothening it with visible excitement.

“What… is that?” Xavier asked slowly, his voice laced with astonishment, and hearing him, Laura, startled looked up, finally noticing him.

“Oh, son, you’re already out!” she said brightly, her grin widening, then as though recalling something, she gestured excitedly toward the suit.

"This is the outfit the estate sent over—just look at it!?" Laura took a moment to admire the suit, her voice brimming with joy “Isn’t it magnificent?” She inquired, then not waiting for a response, beamed.

“It screams wealth and elegance! You’ll look st
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