The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 296

"I asked to try the dress on. It has nothing to do with her. It just happens to be the style I picked out, so there must have been a misunderstanding. I'll cover any damages from trying it on."

Mina sneered, her eyes raking over Claire.

"Cover the damages? You say that so lightly. Miles personally sent someone to pay in full for this custom gown for Lauren."

"You tried it on, so now it's ruined!"

"I never thought you'd actually dare to show your face here. Have you no shame being the other woman? Even gold diggers should have a bottom line!"

Mina grew more vicious with every word. She lunged at Claire, violently yanking at her clothes and shoving her hard.

Caught off guard, Claire stumbled backward, slamming into a metal mannequin stand. The sharp edge scraped her forearm, drawing blood. Her brow furrowed, and her gaze turned icy.

"Mina, you're crossing the line."

"Crossing the line? You need to get down on your knees and apologize to me right now! And apologize to the dress you just tried on! It's disgusting. How is Lauren supposed to wear it now?"

Mina barked orders at her staff. "You lot, lock the doors."

"If she doesn't drop to her knees today, she's not leaving this store!"

The employees obeyed, quickly locking the front doors and surrounding Claire.

"Say something! Weren't you acting all tough just a second ago?" Mina raised her hand to slap Claire, but her wrist was caught mid-air.

Mina's wrist let out a sickening crack under the crushing grip. She shrieked in agony, stumbling backward from the force.

Miles stepped in front of Claire, his other hand firmly supporting her. He looked down at her bleeding forearm, his expression darkening instantly into something terrifying.

"Unlock the door."

Terrified by his predatory gaze, the staff scrambled to unlock the door.

Miles looked up, a ruthless glint in his otherwise calm eyes.

"Do you think my people are easy to bully?"

"I..." Mina's face paled. She gritted her teeth. "I didn't mean it like that."

"As of today, this boutique is closed. You can discuss any remaining issues with my lawyer."

Mina went white as a sheet. "On what grounds? I'm Lauren's friend! You can't do this to me!"

"Then tell her that I shut down her friend's store." Miles took Claire's hand and began to walk out.

"You... Miles Zimmerman! I'm calling Lauren right now. Will you dare repeat those words to her face?"

Mina shrieked, dialing a number. "I don't believe you'd actually break her heart like this!"