"I was just helping you!" Kieran said noncommittally.
I looked at him but couldn't say anything. Really, it wasn't too much to say this guy was a total demon. He was so evil that I lost my last hope. He was so casual about his answer, but I just couldn't get mad at him.
So, I stopped talking and sat quietly.
L Bridal Shop was not far, so we arrived soon. Kieran and I got off the car. Just as we were about to leave the underground garage, Kieran's phone rang. Kieran glanced at the screen and asked me to go up first. I left tactfully.
I wanted to wait for him up there, but when the elevator opened, I found myself at the entrance of L Bridal Shop. Standing there, I was in awe of its luxurious vibe.
It was the most extravagant bridal shop in the world. Every wedding dress in it was priceless. Only a lucky few could afford them.
Behind the gorgeous glass door stood a long line of attendants. They were all looking at me with ridicule, so I hesitated over whether to keep waiting for Kieran here or to go inside. I decided to walk into the store, but when I looked up, I saw Alicia and Marlon.
They arrived before us and were sitting on the sofa. Marlon glanced at me while gracefully drinking tea. Alicia stared at me arrogantly. She leaned on Marlon's shoulder with a smile, as if showing off her superiority. I smiled and took a deep breath, pushing open the door to walk in.
It was said that one couldn't show his weakness to his enemies.
"Miss, do you have an appointment? You can only enter our store with that!" As soon as I stepped through the door, the leader reached out to stop me.
I felt a little embarrassed, but Marlon and Alicia only looked at me happily with no intention to help me. Their smirks were so hard to miss. I knew they were waiting for me to make a fool of myself, but I wouldn't let them have their way.
"Sorry, I didn't make an appointment. I came with Mr. Charles. He will arrive soon!" I said loudly, straightening my back.
The attendants laughed out loud, as if I was telling a huge joke. Then, they looked at me with disdain and shook off their fake yet faint politeness. "Mr. Charles! Do you know who Mr. Charles is? Not only did you dare to call him by his name, but you said you came with him! How ridiculous!"
"Stop talking to her. She's probably crazy. Either she has watched too many idol dramas, or she is daydreaming!" They laughed at me and said snarky things. I felt my face burn but turn cold the next second. Besides, Alicia and Marlon were watching the show joyfully.
"I'll wait outside!" I didn't want to be laughed at like a clown anymore and turned around to leave.
"Rachael, why are you leaving when you just got here?" Alicia came over and pulled me, as if she had just seen me.
"I'll wait for Kieran outside!" As I said that, I was going to leave again.
"It's the same to wait here. Was Mr. Charles called away and going to leave you here alone? Sister, that's really hateful!" Alicia said jokingly, but the gloat on her face was obvious.
"He's just parking!" I said indifferently. Since I was not allowed to leave, I would stay. The attendants looked at me with puzzlement but mostly disdain. They probably thought I was a distant relative of Alicia, so they didn't stop me because of Marlon and Alicia.
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