The woman's voice was sharp, and the contempt on her face was impossible to miss.
Apparently, some things never changed. Even on a military base, there were still salespeople who looked down on anyone they thought couldn't afford what they were selling.
Nicole couldn't help wondering how someone with that attitude even got hired.
Then again, maybe she grew up around the military and got used to thinking she was better than everyone else.
All four of them turned to look at the clerk.
Nicole stared at her for a second. The woman looked strangely familiar.
Then, it clicked. Wasn't she the rich girl who used to keep an alpaca?
If Nicole remembered right, they were technically related, too. They even shared the same worthless mother.
Nicole deliberately hadn't changed clothes in days so she would look like a scavenger who'd spent a long stretch outside. Her face was greasy and grimy, and her hair was a tangled mess.
Zeph didn't look much better. He looked rough and weather-beaten, like someone who had spent years surviving outdoors.
Camila didn't recognize either of them, but Nicole recognized her immediately.
She wasn't as polished as she used to be, but she was clearly doing better than most. Even without makeup, she still had delicate features and fair skin.
"What kind of customer service is this?" Nicole gave her a cold smile. "I want to see your supervisor."
Cola sensed Nicole's anger and immediately rushed forward, baring his teeth at Camila. "Woof!"
He wasn't just growling. He looked ready to lunge.
"Ah!" The moment Camila saw his face, all the color drained from hers.
It was the vicious mutt that bit Mimi back then! And if the dog was still alive...

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