The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 27

Natalie shook her head. “I found my family.

Rosie froze for a second, her doe eyes widening. “Really? That’s great. Congratulations.”

Natalie smiled, “Thanks”

be such

Rosie wanted to buy Henry a gift, but her own taste and her uncle’s were pretty different, so she asked Natalie to help her pick something out. Rosie didn’t know what to get, so she decided to browse first.

They walked into a high–end luxury watch store. Rosie’s gaze landed on a watch displayed in the center case right away.

‘Natalie, look at this one. I think it would be perfect for my uncle. He has really nice wrists. Wearing this would make him look so distinguished, Rosie said.

Natalie followed her finger. It was a complicated movement watch from a top brand. It had a platinum case, a dark blue crocodile strap, with a delicate moon phase and perpetual calendar on the dial.

It was understated and elegant yet carried an air of quiet luxury, which fit the impression Henry gave off.

Natalie nodded. “Yeah, it does suit him.”

As they admired the watch, a sales associate, Gabe Baxter, walked over. She wore a black suit dress and exquisite makeup.

Gabe wore a professional smile. But as her eyes quickly scanned Rosie’s slightly casual teen–brand dress and Natalie’s outfit. which didn’t show any obvious labels, a faint trace of condescension flickered beneath her gaze, barely noticeable.

Which model are you two ladies interested in?” Gabe asked, her voice sweet but carrying a rehearsed, distant politeness. Her eyes stayed mostly on the watches in the display case.

Rosie pointed excitedly at the watch she had been looking at. “Excuse me, could you take that one out for us to see?

Gabe followed Rosie’s gesture, her smile never wavering. “You have a great eye, miss. That’s a limited edition we just got in he Celestial Perpetual Moon.

Only fifty pieces have been released worldwide. Right now, this is the only one on display in Harbor City.

Gabe paused, her gaze lingering on Rosie’s young face for a moment. Gabe’s smile deepened, but her tone carried a hot discouragement. “This watch is extremely complicated to make, and the price is relatively high.

Would you like to take a look at some other styles that might be more suitable for younger guls? For instance our entry evel women’s collection over there. The designs are quite fashionable, too.”

Gabe’s words were polite, but her meaning was clear. She was saying the watch was too expensive, that Rosic and Natale probably couldn’t afford it, and she wanted them to stop looking and check out the cheaper ones

Rosie was simple–minded and didn’t pick up on the implication at all. “No, thanks I want to click out this one

Natalie’s expression didn’t change. She gave Gabe a calm look it was a casual glance but something about it made Cabes heart skip a beat She looked away instinctively

“Take it out” Natalie’s voice carried an undeniable authority

Gabe’s smile faltered for a second. She had seen all kinds of customers Sanic young girly our of vinity misisted on Uyting on expensive pieces they could never afford only to dawdle and eventually make excuses to leave

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Chapter 27

In Gabe’s eyes. Natalie and Rosie were clearly that type. But something about Natalie’s gaze made her feel. pressure

“Well, miss, this watch is extremely rare. Taking it out for display requires manager approval, and we have to wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints that could affect future sales. Gabe explained

She tried to dodge the request with the store policy. Her tone was still polite, but a hint of impatience had crept in

“Then call your manager to approve it.” Natalie’s voice was flat.

Gabe was speechless for a moment. She hadn’t expected Natalie to be so persistent, let alone demand to speak to the manager. Gabe became even more convinced that Natalie and Rosie were putting on an act to embarrass her

Gabe’s smile stayed in place, but the contempt in her eyes deepened ‘Miss, our manager is very busy. He’s not in the store right now.”

But she still gave her stiff, professional spiel. You two have a great eye. This watch is actually from the same designer as the Celestial you were looking at earlier.”

‘Could you take this one out? I wanna have a closer look.” Rosie looked up at Gabe.

But Gabe shook her head. “The pieces in this case require manager approval.”

Gabe let out a small laugh at that. “Of course not.”

‘As if you can really afford it, she thought.

Rosie didn’t react to the prices. She nodded and said to Gabe. Til take both Card”

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