The girl who fell from the polar star - Chapter 31: Party
“Why do I have to show up at the party dressed like this?” Stella asked. “Because everyone wants to see it!” Rye said. “Come on, you can’t just buy a new outfit and only wear it once .” “If you say so.” Stella was at the restaurant, surrounded by everyone. She was in the same white chemise dress she’d worn for her dinner with Greggs. Prettily embroidered and with weird frilly things on the skirt, it had been purchased and retailored at Typica’s suggestion. Only Typica and Varrell had seen her in it, which was why Rye was being so insistent—but if Stella was being honest, she didn’t appreciate being treated as a dress-up doll. “It looks really pretty on you, Miss Stella,” Marie said. “Of course it does,” Typica said with a smug grin. “ I picked it for her, after all. If only she’d also wear the cute hat and accessories we bought. Why must you be so stubborn, Stella?” “I don’t need those,” Stella said. Typica shoved a finger at her. “See? Stubborn. Girls like you should care more about ...