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    L rang the bell and asked the bartender to bring some bottles of wine. “We won’t let Marlin foot the bill alone.”


    She swiftly poured three sses of wine and ced them in front of each of them. Then, with her slender fingers, adorned with red nail polish, she lifted her own ss. “Happy Birthday, Miss Shaw.”


    Dolores had just found out about L’s background on her phone. She replied with a flushed face, “Thank you. No wonder Marlin invited L to join them; she had a strong background.”


    “I wasn’t aware it was your birthday when I arrived. I apologize for not bringing a gift.”


    “It’s okay, really. I’m very happy that you could celebrate with me.” She knew exactly how to treat people of status.


    Indeed, L’s demeanor did not betray any sign of displeasure. “Moreover, on my birthday, what I want most is a gift from Marlin.”


    She cast a fond gaze toward Marlin.


    Norah frowned, feeling a bit impatient. Dolores always called Marlin’s name in a delicate, sugary voice, which was quite irritating. Marlin took out a gift from his pocket and handed it to her. In a low, seductive voice, he said, “Happy birthday, Dolores.”


    Dolores blushed at his words. “Thank you, Marlin.”


    Every time Marlin spoke her name, it sounded beautiful, transforming her otherwise ordinary name into something special.


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    “Open it and see,” their friends urged.


    Dolores examined the gift box carefully and asked, “Marlin, may I open it?”


    Marlin nodded.


    With everyone’s eyes on her in the private room, Dolores opened the gift. Inside was a designer purse.


    L nced at the purse and said, “It’s a limited edition, priced around nine hundred thousand dors.”


    She was well-versed in luxury goods and recognized the brand immediately.


    Dolores, thrilled, eximed, “I’ve wanted this purse for a long time. Thank you, Marlin. I like you so much.”


    For weeks, she had been mentioning this purse to Marlin daily. She never imagined he would buy it for her. Given her usual spending habits, she would never have been able to afford this purse on her own.


    It was clear why people aspired to join the wealthy elite.


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