Chapter 102 Shopping


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    she had nned to go shopping, but she couldn''t resist the allie of the new limited edition collection that fisd just been released a week agn. With herbat polled low over her face, she entered the boutique, excited to browse the new arrivals, ine was on her way to be favorite boutique after a moming run, still dressed in her workout clothes and feeling t


    As she approached the boutique, ire noticed the elegant window disys showcasing the new collection


    She entered the store, inmediately aware of the staff''s eyes on her. With her hat pulled low, no one could see bes fare clearly, and her sweaty appranater draw silent judgment


    e began to browse the racks, het i afood smile, approached her.


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    for the pieces she had seen online. As she moved through the store, one of the employees, a young wontus with


    "Excuse me, miss," the employee said, her eyes sweeping over ire''s attire. "Are you sine you''re in the tight store ?"


    ire rated an eyebrow, though it remained hidden under the brim of her cap, "tes, I''m sure," she replied.coolly.


    The employee''s sine wavered slightly, but she maintained her polite demeanor. "Can I help you find something specific?" she asked, her tour Laced with. skepticism


    ire decided to test the employee''s service. "I''m looking for the limited-edition ready-to-wear collection that was releasedst week. Do you, have 112"


    The employee''s eyebrows scrunched in confusion and a hint of disdain flickered in hereyes. "The limited editioncollection is only avable for our VIP customers." she said, her voice dripping with condescension


    ire knew this was a lie. The collection was avable to all customers, though VIPs did get early ess. She felt a surge of irritation but kept her expression


    "that so?" she asked, her voice cold. "Maybe you should checkwith someone else. Perhaps another staff member can help me."


    The employee''s police smile grew even more strained "Perhaps you''d have better luck at the store across the street," she werested, restoring dismissively. ire scoffed, unable to believe the poor service she was receiving at such a renowned boutique. "Is there anyone else here who can help me?" she asked coldly. Or are you all just here to judge?"


    The staff member, flustered, stammered, "I''m sorry, ma''am, but we''re very busy right now. All our staff are attending to clients."


    Just as ire was about to lose her temper, a calm voice spoke from behind her. "Excuse me, ma''am, I''d be happy to assist you."


    ire turned to see a young woman with a warm smile and kind eyes. This new staff member seemed different from the judgmental woman she had just dealt with She appeared genuine and eager to help.


    be bacter. "ire said.


    The young woman nodded. "Of course, ma''am. I''ll be here when you retum.


    ire felt a wave of determinatione over her back at her penthouse. She didn''t like being underestimated and she was curious to see the look on the staff faces after finding out who ire was


    After freshening up, she carefully selected her outfit a limited editionset of a tweed dzer and skirt, paired with Christian Louboutin heels and a Bn bag


    She took great care in choosing her essories and applied her makeup perfectly. ire wasn''t just getting ready to walk down the boutique but to show the staff exactly who she was.


    Once ready, ire descended to the lobby and climbed into her Rolls Royce. The drive was short, but she wanted to make an impression. She had leamed that sometimes people needed to be reminded of their ne.


    As ire arrived, she stepped our of the car and walked inside the boutique, exuding confidence that turned heads as soon as she entered. The statt, who had previously dismissed her, now looked at her with renewed interest. One of the sales assistants from warlier, who had been particrly dismissive, approached her with a bright sanile, not recognizing ire as the same woman she had aged betcar


    "Good attemoon, ma''am. How can assist you today?"Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    statt member asked, her tone overly sweet.


    ire goed het, hete''s scanning the stor for the young girl who had been kind to her earlier. She spotted the girl at the end of the st ire walked briskly towards her, her heels clicking against the marble floor. "Excuse, re called out, not knowing the girls


    The young girl looked up, her eyes widening in surprise. She quickly stood up, dasting off her p


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    store, tidying up the clothes


    "Oh, hello! How can help you?" she asked, slightly fastered.


    A smile appeared on ire''s lips as she took off her shades. "What''s your name?" she asked kindly


    "My name is Elena," the young gul replied still looking a bit nervous.


    "Elena, I''d like you to assist me with my shopping today," ire said, hertone w


    Elena''s eyes widened in shock. "Met Beally?" she stammered.


    "Yes, you," ire condimmed with anod.


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    Era''s face lit up with a smile. "Of course, ma''am! Right this way, please," she said, leading ire further into the boutique


    As they walked, ire noticed the other staff members watching them with curious eyes. She felt asense of satisfaction wing that shin badan one person who had treated her with respect from the beginning


    ? lensa postdeditie to a section of the store with elegant dresses and high-end fashion pieces, "Is there anything specific you''re looking for today?" she asked.


    "Pinterested in sering the limited editionsmettits," ire replied, her eyes already scanning the store''s luxurious interior.


    Nodding ennstatically, Elens golded ir to a special section of the store where the limited-edition items were disyed. She carefully presented each piece to r,ying them out with precision. ire studied the outfits intently, her discerning eye piching out hervoilles. Politing her fingers decisively, she said, "I want that, that, and that one over there." Elena''s eyes widened. Horainoneist, she stood born on the spot, taken alsacichy ire''s confident choices.


    lte naised an eyebon, noticing het hesitation. "Are you okay, Elema!"


    Firma quickly smiled, regalising herposine. "Yes, I''m flur. Lapologize. It''s just that your confidence and elegance are inspiring. And your taste in clothing is impable." ire couldn''t help but chiclde softly. "Thank you, Elena. I appreciate your help. Are you new here?"


    Elettrodied willia mile on her face. "Yes, Lam. I''m a part time worker since I need the money in pay my college tuition."


    Holi, what are you studying in?"


    Elena beamed. "Lashion. I just love fashion, that''s why I chose to work here. Anyway, I''ll pack these for you right away. Feel free to sit down or look around while I


    ire nodded and decided to explore the stone further. As she wandered through the aisles, her eyes fell upon a stunning handbag disyed on a nearby shelf. She reached end to grab it, but just as her fingers brushed the leather, another hand reached for it at the same time. Startled, she turned to ser while had such impable taste,


    To her surprise, she fomed herself stating into the familiar face of someone she hadn''t expected to see. "You again?" The other wousinesimird.