Maxwell smiled and said that walking in without shame was the most important part of the plan. “I will arrange a car and formalwear for the boys that they can keep forever,” he said.
“I have also selected a dress for you that I believe will serve as armor for the evening.” Cassidy asked why he was doing so much and he admitted that he had more money than he needed and too few chances to use it for something good.
The next day three white boxes arrived at the apartment tied with silk ribbons. The boys were thrilled to find tiny suits that were soft and comfortable instead of stiff and itchy.
Mason shouted that he was a secret agent while Toby touched the fabric and said it felt like a cloud. Cassidy opened her box and found a dress made of emerald silk that flowed like water.
There was a note inside from Maxwell that told her to walk into the room like she was the answer to every question. She took the dress into her bedroom and stood in front of the mirror while holding it against her chest.