"Of course, ma'am," the sales assistant replied.
"Please prepare a private room for me. I don't want anyone to disturb me while I shop," Samantha instructed.
"Certainly. I'll arrange that right away."
Chione noticed Samantha was about to leave after tricking her into buying the bag, and she wasn't having it. She immediately followed her. "I'll go take a look too."
Samantha looked back and said, "Sorry, I'd prefer she didn't follow me. We're not really that close."
"Understood."
The sales assistant immediately blocked Chione's way with a polite smile. "Ma'am, if you have any other items you'd like to purchase, please let me know. If not, would you kindly step out for now? Other customers are still waiting outside to enter."
Since it affected their interests, the people waiting at the door naturally didn't want to stay as mere bystanders any longer and started shouting.
"Hurry up and buy it if you're going to, or just leave!"
"Exactly. It's just a 40-thousand-dollar bag. Why are you taking forever to buy it?"
"Such a pauper."
Chione bit her lip tightly. It wasn't that she had never owned luxury bags before. Ryan had gifted her some in the past.
However, this was the first time she'd bought such an expensive bag herself. Now, to avoid further embarrassment, she had no choice but to leave the store with the shopping bag in hand.
Overwhelmed by resentment for Samantha, Chione stormed out of the store, but then a sudden realization struck her. Samantha had a gauze on her forehead. At first, Chione hadn't noticed because it didn't affect Samantha's looks, but now, after thinking it over carefully, it finally clicked.
Samantha's face was actually injured. That was such a piece of great news.
Evergreen Corporation was holding the semifinals for its auditions for a brand ambassador this week, and it required participants to submit videos and photos. Results would be released next weekend. Chione was excited to see how Samantha would fail.
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Who would carry something that's as expensive as an apartment on their shoulder? Wouldn't it be heavy?
Layla had recovered from the initial shock by now and spoke up casually. "These are all way too expensive. I'm looking for something around ten or 20 thousand dollars. I've got a picture. Can you check if you have this one?"
Samantha looked at Layla with admiration. Honestly, it was amazing to have such a mindset free of inner conflict.
The sales assistant glanced at the photo and immediately understood. "This bag is really popular. A lot of people have been asking about it. I'm not sure if we still have it in stock. I'll need to check the storeroom."
"Alright, thank you!"
After the sales assistant left, Layla quietly asked Samantha if being out of stock meant she'd need to buy extra items for the bag. She could only accept up to five thousand dollars in add-ons. Anything more was a deal-breaker.
Samantha considered asking Leonardo for help but decided not to disturb him given his busy schedule. If an add-on was necessary, then so be it. In the worst-case scenario, she would simply pay for the bill.
While they were in conversation, a tall, sharply dressed man suddenly entered the room. "Leonardo?"
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