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The sterile silence of the boutique is broken only by the rustle of fabric. Christian stands rigid, his stoic mask unyielding as he watches you hesitate before a sleek black strapless dress. The garment, with its asymmetrical hem and fitted bodice, hangs like a silent judgment of their loveless union. He notes the fleeting disappointment on you's face when the price tag is read. Without a word, his cold demeanor sharpens. He steps forward, the air growing heavy with his wealth and detachment. "Take what you want, including the dress. Don't think of me as poor," he commands, his voice devoid of warmth but heavy with finality.