“What?” Natalie wasn’t the least bit happy when she heard the news. Instead, she frowned, puzzled. “First-prize? But I didn’t see any special promotions going on at your store when I went there earlier, nor did I participated in any lucky draws either.”
She’s not a scammer, is she?
The store manager turned around and gave the man behind her a look when faced with Natalie’s skepticism.
The man raised his chin slightly and the store manager nodded in acknowledgment. She continued with a smile, “It was a hidden promotion. As for the lucky draw, we did it in the customer’s place.”
“Really?” Natalie took a sip of water. She still felt that something was off but couldn’t quite put a finger on it.
The store manager then verified the address Yulia left behind at the store before hanging up the call.
Yulia yawned as she emerged from the washroom. “Who is it, darling?”
“Style Loft. They said I won first prize, but that’s not possible.” Natalie put her phone down with a smile. She didn’t take the phone conversation to heart.
Yulia nodded. “Definitely impossible. How could these branded stores run any promotional activities when they’re so stingy?”
“That’s right.” Natalie picked up the kettle and continued making tea.
However, after about half an hour, the doorbell rang.
Yulia was the one who opened the door while Natalie was sketching some design drafts.
Suddenly, Natalie heard Yulia screaming. She quickly put her sketchbook and pencil down and armed herself with a flower vase before running towards the entrance.
However, there was no danger in sight, but only a few of Style Loft’s employees standing at her doorway with exquisite gift boxes in hand while smiling at both of them.
Natalie was bewildered at the sight before her.
So, the phone call just now was real? I really won some prize?
Yulia was the first to come back to her senses as she quickly allowed the employees to place the gift boxes in the house while Natalie was still in a trance.
The employees filed in, placed the gift boxes down with Yulia’s instructions, and pulled out the receipt for Yulia to sign.
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