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    Chilled by Elena’s icy demeanor, Jaelyn involuntarily shivered. Though embarrassed, she refused to back down. She put her hands on her hips and…


    Barked, “Oh, cut the bullshit! You once chased Darren like he was thest man on earth, bending over backward to win Aldin’s approval to join our esteemed Griffiths family. Now, when I offer you an opportunity to prove yourself, you dare to look down on me? Don’t be so ungrateful!”


    Jaelyn behaved as if she was doing Elena a massive favor by demanding payment from her, radiating a sense of arrogance.


    Frowning at Elena, Jaelyn urged, “Why are you just standing there? Pay quickly. I need to get to the Peak Hotel for dinner soon. If you make mete, it’s on you and I willin to Darren.”


    Jaelyn even checked her watch dramatically, her face showing clear impatience.


    Elena couldn’t suppress augh of disbelief. It seemed like some people were simply there to bring excitement to life. Jaelyn was one of those people who took herself and her expectations way too seriously. Did she genuinely believe Darren was everyone’s dream guy?


    Jaelyn scowled, clearly irritated. “What’s so funny? Didn’t you hear me? Hand over the money!”


    “Hah!” Elena scoffed. “Do you really believe that everyone likes Darren?”


    Elena’s disdainful gaze only ignited Jaelyn’s anger further. “What’s with that attitude—”


    Elena interrupted her sharply, “I show you the respect you deserve.”


    The staff member intervened, “Youngdy, how can you talk like that? That’s quite rude.” She even rolled her eyes. “Honestly, it makes me question how you were raised—there’s not an ounce of manners.”


    Elena eyed the name tag on the staff member’s uniform. “Amanda Brown, right? Call your manager, please.”


    Amanda quickly tried to cover her name tag, but Elena had already seen it.


    Jaelyn clicked her tongue, visibly dissatisfied. “Elena, you’re as rude as ever. I had thought moving to the might help refine you, but you’re still as unpleasant as before. This is the prestigious Uchison Mall. Don’t you worry about embarrassing your Harper family?”


    Elena responded without restraint, “Refusing to pay for you makes me disagreeable? You’re really overestimating yourself. Nobody cares about this.”


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    This wasn’t Elena’s first visit to the store, but it was the first time she had encountered this particr employee, Amanda. She selected the item she had been eyeing. “Wrap this up, please.”


    Amanda looked at Elena with doubt. “This isn’t a cheap item. It’s priced at three million, and there are no returns or exchanges. Are you sure you can afford that?”


    Earlier, Elena had avoided paying when asked, which had already caused Amanda to think less of her.


    Elena’s gaze sharpened, her voice cold. “I told you, wrap it up.”


    Amanda scoffed. “Just making sure you understand—once it’s yours, it’s all on you. If it gets damaged or dropped, no backing out. Mrs. Griffiths here can attest that I warned you.”


    Jaelyn quickly chimed in, “Right, you hesitated earlier when it came to paying. Are you short on cash? If you’re broke, maybe you shouldn’t embarrass yourself by shopping.”


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