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    “Exactly. You broke pretenders probably just came to snap selfies and then post them on Instagram as if this luxury belonged to you,” Jaida chimed in, her tone thick with scorn.


    Eloise’s face turned bright with anger. She had be much fiercer, but sharpebacks still didn’te naturally.


    “Stop looking down on us! There’s nothing in this store we couldn’t afford!” Eloise burst out, her voice trembling.


    Jaida’s eyes lit with sudden mischief. A sly smile curved her lips. “Big talk. If you can afford everything here, then go on—buy the store’s crown jewel, the Heart of Romance.”


    “You expect us to buy it just because you say so? Who exactly do you think you are?” Chloe snapped back. Her cheeks burned red, but she lifted her chin high, defiance sparking in her eyes as she looked toward Christina for support. She felt a swell of pride at her own courage.


    When Christina’s approving gaze met hers, Chloe’s heart soared. She even raised her chin a little higher, basking in the silent praise.


    Not to be outdone, Eloise straightened, eager to show she could be brave too. But nerves tangled her words, and she stammered, “W-Who do you think you are? If you look down on us so much, then why don’t… Why don’t you go ahead and buy out the whole store yourself?”


    Eloise’s eyes darted to Christina afterward, searching for acknowledgment.


    Christina’s gentle, approving ncended on her, and Eloise lit up, giddy as though she’d been handed a sweet. She promised herself silently that next time, she would deliver her retort with far more poise.


    Jaida’s temper red, her voice sharp with scorn. “Buy out the entire store? Do you take this jewelry boutique for some shabby backstreet market? iming everything inside costs a fortune! If you have the means, why don’t you buy it all yourself? A pack of fools who can’t even manage a pair of gemstone earrings, and yet you dare strut around acting tough in front of me!”


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    Sensing the tension rise, the female sales assistant hurried forward, desperate to calm the storm. “Jett, ording to store policy, every customer here is considered a VIP. We must treat them equally and show no disrespect…” She faltered, stealing a nervous nce at him before continuing, “Your tone earlier truly was a little dismissive toward these threedies. Perhaps you should apologize to them, and I will extend my apology to Mrs. Lopez.” She believed that if an apology was offered, the quarrel might settle. None of the customers would lose face, and the matter would not spiral further. It was the most reasonablepromise she could think of.


    Jett’s eyes bulged with outrage, his voice booming as he snapped, “Who do you think you are, daring to order me around? My brother is the manager of this store, and I’ll have you pack your things and leave before the day is over!”<fn6e4f> This text is hosted at Find1Novel</fn6e4f>


    “I only feared the situation might escte…” the female assistant stammered, her words choked with tears as her reddened eyes welled up.


    “You’re nothing but a lowly clerk. What business do you have worrying about anything? Perhaps you should worry about keeping your pitiful job!” Jett sneered with haughty disdain. His arrogance swelled from the knowledge that his brother held the manager’s seat. Backed by an old customer’s favor, even the owner of the store would be forced to show him courtesy.


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