The Enchanting Doctor With a Bite novel Chapter 18

"Wow!" Celia's eyes sparkled, and she nodded enthusiastically.

She was curious—incredibly curious! She was brimming with excitement. After all, it wasn't her money.

Iris, on the other hand, barely even acknowledged Kylie. She was practically hoping she'd make a fool of herself in public.

Celia suggested, "Well then, clothes are so boring. Why not just go for jewelry? It's faster."

Iris smiled, clearly enjoying the idea. "Sure, let's go."

The three of them headed to the jewelry store.

It was Kylie's first time in a place like this. She gazed at the dazzling jewelry in the display cases, and her eyes widened with wonder.

Seeing her reaction, Iris couldn't help but sneer. "Well, as expected from a country bumpkin. You've probably never seen anything like this before."

The store had just launched a new collection, and Kylie, undeterred by Iris' remark, pointed to a diamond necklace.

She was mesmerized. "This necklace is gorgeous. I wonder how much it costs?"

Iris scoffed. "If you can't afford it, don't even bother asking. You'll probably faint when you hear the price. That necklace is way out of your league.

"Don't waste your time here—try over there, and pick out something more your speed."

She waved dismissively at a display of smaller diamond pieces.

Kylie didn't take offense. With a smile, she turned to Iris. "I can't afford it, but I'm sure you can. Right?"

"Of course, I can!" Iris said confidently.

Kylie remained unfazed. "Well, let me ask for you, just in case it's something you can't afford."

Although they hadn't known each other long, Kylie could already read Iris' personality.

As expected, Iris snapped, "I don't need you to do that. Not everyone is like you—pretending to be rich when they're broke. There's nothing in this store I can't afford."

"Do you always buy things without asking the price?"

"Of course!" Iris waved her black-platinum card and said to the sales associate. "Wrap this necklace up for me."

"Right away, Ms. Dale," the sales associate said, beaming as she took Iris' card.

As the sales associate headed to the register, her eyes flicked briefly over to Kylie to size her up.

With a look of thinly veiled disdain, she said, "Miss, the jewelry in this case is priced between three thousand and ten thousand dollars.

"We don't carry anything cheaper. You're welcome to browse, though, if something fits your budget."

The implication was clear—if she couldn't afford it, she should get lost.

The sales associate's voice was loud enough for everyone in the store to hear. All eyes turned toward Kylie, and their gazes were a mixture of curiosity and judgment.

Iris couldn't resist a mocking laugh. "How embarrassing. Aren't you leaving yet? You must have thick skin.

"Being poor is one thing, but wearing designer clothes doesn't cover up your true bumpkin nature."

Celia stood off to the side and couldn't help but grind her teeth in anger.

These sales associates acted so condescendingly. They elevated some while putting others down. Celia knew this was the way the world worked, but it didn't make her any less furious.

Kylie, however, was calm as ever.

"Kyls, aren't you angry?"

"Getting angry would mean punishing myself for someone else's mistake. It's not worth it."

"You really know how to keep your cool," Celia said, genuinely impressed.

Maybe it was because she had grown up in a sanctuary, raised by Allan, but Kylie had a composure and strength that most people her age didn't have.

The sales associate quickly packaged the necklace and handed the card and receipt to Iris.

Iris glanced at the total and froze. Her eyes widened in shock. "600 thousand dollars?" she blurted out, stunned.