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    Sandra shrugged. “You always gossiped behind people’s backs in school, didn’t you? Over ten yearster, and you’re still the same. No growth whatsoever.”


    Lily burned with anger but couldn’tsh out. “I didn’t mean to bad-mouth you. Why are you being so petty about it? I’m offering a discount—20% off saves you thousands! Isn’t that enough?”


    Just then, Brenna and Ellie, sensing tension, abandoned the racks they were browsing and walked over.


    As frequent shoppers, Brenna and Ellie were being personally attended to by the store manager, who tagged along.


    The manager fixed her gaze on Lily. “What’s the issue here?”


    Lily cast a frantic, imploring look at Sandra.


    Brenna, brow furrowed, asked, “Sandra, what’s going on?”


    Brushing off Lily’s silent plea, Sandra replied coolly, “She said I must be kept by some rich old man.”


    Lily’s stomach churned—she was in deep trouble. This fancy woman was obviously close to Sandra, and Sandra really wasn’t anyone’s mistress.


    The manager’s expression turned grim as she sharply addressed Lily. “Lily, what’s this boutique’s primary rule? Did it slip your mind?”


    Trembling, Lily faced her. “I messed up big time. I shouldn’t have said that. I’ll make it right with her.”


    She pivoted to Sandra, saying, “I’m truly sorry!”


    Knowing some clients could be stubborn, the manager wasn’t certain if Brenna or Sandra would let the matter slide.


    She turned to Brenna. “Miss Harper, please don’t judge her too harshly. I’ll reprimand her firmly and cut her bonus for the month. How about that?”


    Brenna figured that solution was fine, so she stayed quiet and just nced over at Sandra.


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    Sandra, on the other hand, was far from calm. The dislike she carried for Lily ran deep. Back in their school days, Lily had always treated her with condescension, and nothing about that had changed. The memory still burned inside her. ring at Lily, Sandra said nothing, her frustration obvious in the way she looked at her.


    Brenna remained silent but couldn’t help wondering why Sandra was still hung up on something that seemed so minor.


    Still, she assumed Sandra had her own reasons and chose to stay out of it.


    The store manager, having noticed the tension, marched over and scolded Lily in front of everyone. “What’s the first rule around here? Repeat it.”


    At that moment, Lily saw clearly that Sandra had no intention of letting the matter go. To her, Sandra was making a huge deal out of a harmless remark. Honestly, was it really worth all this fuss? In Lily’s view, Sandra came off like a woman living off the pampering of some sugar daddy.


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