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    Curiosity got the best of Lily as she asked, “So, you’ve got a boyfriend now?”


    “I’m single; I don’t have a boyfriend,” Sandra replied, puzzled by Lily’s assumption. She noticed a trace of malice glinting in Lily’s eyes.


    Lily, masking her skepticism, murmured under her breath that Sandra’svish wardrobe could only be funded by a wealthy benefactor. Still, she maintained a courteous fa?ade, assisting Sandra with a smile while helping her try on outfits.


    Sandra pulled on a chic sweater, admiring her reflection in the mirror.


    Lily said, “That looks stunning! Perfect for you. I just remembered we got a wool skirt from yesterday’s delivery that would match it beautifully. Let me fetch it.”


    Sandra gave a nod, feeling refined and poised, like she belonged in high society.


    As Lily darted to the new stock, a colleague sidled up and whispered, “That wealthy woman over there, is she a friend of yours?”


    ncing at Sandra, who was still striking poses in the mirror, Lily lowered her voice. “We went to middle school together. Her family was broke back then—no way she could afford these clothes now. I’m telling you, she has to be funded by some rich old man. I asked if she had a boyfriend, and she denied it. Ha, who is she fooling? Acting all pure when she’s clearly being kept by some rich guy. Why lie?”


    Her coworker turned to nce at Sandra—and froze, gasping. Sandra stood right behind them now. The coworker quickly slipped away, leaving Lily chattering, unaware of the situation.


    “I’m pushing the priciest items on her to boost mymission…”


    When her colleague didn’t reply, Lily turned and saw Sandra, arms folded, staring daggers at her.


    Panic surged—she didn’t know how much Sandra had overheard, but if it was everything, she would be in serious trouble.


    This upscale boutique had strict rules—no gossiping about clients, no digging into their personal affairs. She had crossed a line. If the manager found out about this, her bonus would be gone.


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    Flustered, she stumbled over an apology. “Sandra, I—I was just joking! Don’t take it to heart.”


    Sandra smirked faintly. “I’m not a kept woman. You think I can’t buy nice things without a man footing the bill?”


    Lily fumbled, her apology wobbly. “Sandra, that’s not what I meant! We were ssmates, right? I was just wondering, no harm intended. Look, I’ll give you a 20% off coupon. Can we just drop this? Pretend I was babbling nonsense. I don’t care how you got to where you are now—I won’t mention it again.”


    Her words sounded earnest, but inwardly Lily was furious, convinced Sandra was a kept woman. How else could she afford such luxury? And she was still denying it? How shameless.


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