Fleur sped along, with her bodyguards trailing behind in a state of panic. Eventually, she pulled over at the entrance of DL Mall.
She hadn't informed anyone in advance, so no one was there to clear the area or welcome her.
Lena stood at the opulent store's entrance, uncertain of what to do.
"Go inside!" Fleur urged impatiently. "Everything in there is a limited edition. Pick a ring. Don't worry about the price."
Lena's eyes widened.
"Oh no, consider the price!" Fleur thought for a moment. "We can't let them think my family can't afford a ring. Go in and choose the most expensive one, got it?"
Lena was rendered speechless.
"Okay, okay, that's the plan!" Fleur said, turning away. "Select one. I'll be back after using the restroom."
"Mrs. Hamerton—"
Fleur hurriedly left before Lena could respond.
Lena surveyed the store, marveling at its sophistication. They sold diamonds there, and the store itself was like a colossal, gleaming diamond that left one dazzled.
The exterior alone hinted at outrageously high prices.
The store was spacious, with more employees than customers, and even the floors were gilded.
Lena took a deep breath and contemplated calling Chris but hesitated, fearing Fleur's reaction. She summoned her courage and entered the store.
Yet, no one came forward to greet her.
The sales assistants seemed uninterested in helping her because of her plain attire. They glanced at her with indifference and remained expressionless.
Lena approached the counter, where rows of sparkling diamond rings glistened before her.
"May I..." She gestured to one of them. "Try this one?"
No one responded.
She looked up and saw four or five people standing nearby.
"Can I try this?"
"What?" One of the sales assistants appeared annoyed by her persistence. She asked with a frown, "Which one?"
Lena pointed again. "This one?"
"Oh, that!" Instead of fetching it, the sales assistant remained where she was. "It's a five-carat diamond from South Moaniain, exclusively designed by a famous European designer. Plus, it's a customized piece! Are you still interested, miss?"
Lena detected the sarcasm in her tone and smiled.
If the sales assistants had been kind, she might have changed her mind about trying it.
"Yes, please let me try it," she said, locking eyes with the sales assistant. "I'm sure a high-end store like this wouldn't refuse a legitimate request from a customer, right?"
"Are you certain, miss?" The sales assistant scoffed, her arrogance unwavering. "I already told you it's an exclusive design. Don't try it if you're not serious about buying it. We won't be responsible if you damage it."
Suddenly, a sharp voice interjected, "What kind of ring is so expensive that it can't even be tried on?"
Almost all the sales assistants turned toward the source of the voice, their expressions changing to shock in unison.
"Madam Fleur!"
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