Ch. Called Off the Wedding 35 Called Off the Wedding 35

Chapter 35 

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hospital. 

Dominic’s coat had gotten soaked by the water on Cynthia’s clothes during their visit to 

After they got home from the hospital, Cynthia washed the coat by hand and hung it up in the laundry room to dry. 

Now, with a second chance ahead of her, the gloom that had been weighing on Cynthia began to lift. She quietly gave herself a pep talk, rehearsing in her mind how she’d convince Dominic to buy shares in VistaSphere Group the next time she saw him.. 

Lost in thought, she walked into the laundry room–only to stop dead in her tracks when she saw the coat hanging from the rack. It had shrunk to a fraction of its original size. Her mind went completely blank, 

ure it was really Dominic’s 

Fumbling, Cynthia pulled the coat down, turning it over and over in her hands, desperately checking to make sure it was re Frozen in place, she realized with a sinking feeling that she’d ruined it. 

For a moment, frustration washed over her. She grabbed her phone and frantically searched for solutions./ 

“How to fix a shrunken wool coat?” 

Every result was just an ad for some miracle product. 

With no real advice online, Cynthia had no choice but to take the no 

now 

child–sized coat to a nearby dry cleaner, hoping for a miracle. 

The attendant glanced at the label and shook their head apologetically. Tm sorry, ma’am. This is a really expensive brand. We can’t risk trying to fix it–if anything happens, we couldn’t afford to replace it.” 

Cynthia didn’t push. Stepping outside, she sank into her car and dialed the number that had just called her. 

The call connected quickly. 

Cynthia took a shaky breath, trying to steady her nerves, and spoke softly, almost guiltily. “Assistant Shaw? I’m so sorry, but, um… I think I ruined Mr. Holloway’s coat. 

There was a heavy silence on the other end 3 

Worried, Cynthia quickly added, “I’m so sorry–it was my carelessness. I’ll pay you back the full price, 1-“)) 

Before she could finish, a cool, low voice cut her off. “Impressive.“} 

It was Dominic E 

Cynthia gripped her phone, face burning with embarrassment, her voice barely above a whisper. “I’m sorry.” 

“Just bring the coat back to me first,” Dominic said, then hung up. 

Cynthia let out a strangled groan, slumping over the steering wheel. It felt like the universe was conspiring against her–every possible disaster seemed to find her, and now she’d managed to humiliate herself in front of the one person she’d hoped to impress. 

Blinking back frustrated tears, she forced herself to get it together and started the car, heading for Dominic’s penthouse. 

The building’s security had gotten stricter since her last visit. The property manager called Assistant Shaw to confirm her appointment, and only after Dominic himself approved was she allowed upstairs. 

Cynthia couldn’t help but smile wryly. She understood what was happening. The last time she’d left, she’d been a bit short with him, and now the man had pettishly put her on the ‘special approval list with the front desk. 

Feeling a mix of resignation and irritation, Cynthia rang the doorbell. 

She plastered on a contnite smile as the door swung open 

Dominic opened the door to find her standing there, awkwardly holding out the shopping bag with the coat inside, both hands raised as if she were presenting a peace offering 

Tm really sorry, Mr. Holloway it was my fault the coat shrank–fm willing to reimburse you for the full amount.” 

Dominic took the bag and pulled out the cout. In his hands, it looked even smaller). 

Cynthia couldn’t meet his eyes, her face frozen in a sheepish grin. 

“Mr. Holloway, how much was this coat? Ili transfer the money to you right away,” she said, holding up her phone, ready to scan his payment code 

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