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    The escting situation caught the attention of the store manager, who hurried over.


    Recognizing Leah and Rita, she greeted them with enthusiasm, saying, “Ah, Miss Burgess, Miss Ashton!”


    She then gestured for the sales assistant to step back.


    Rita, seeing a familiar face in the manager, instructed confidently, “Perfect timing. Pack this up for me.”


    Without hesitation, the manager responded, “Of course, but please wait in our VIP lounge. I’ll have it brought to you shortly.”


    As the manager stepped forward, Corrine’s hand shot out to grasp her wrist, her tone steady yet assertive.


    “Shouldn’t we honor the firste, first-served policy?”


    The manager paused, sizing Corrine up with a prolonged, scrutinizing gaze.


    It seemed she was judging Corrine’s worth by her appearance.


    Upon finding nothing that impressed her, the manager smirked dismissively.


    “This piece is a one-of-a-kind global limited edition and quite costly. I doubt it’s within your budget.”


    Her voice was filled with scorn.


    Corrine nced around and caught sight of Karina, who was standing not far away.


    Karina was looking at Corrine with a yful glint in her eyes, as if Karina was saying, “Can you tolerate this?”


    Corrine shifted her focus to the store manager with aposed expression.


    “Imagine if everyone judged people based on appearances like you do, Modern Square would be out of business before you know it.” Her words carried a clear note of defiance.


    “How dare you use me of judging people by their looks?” the manager retorted, sneering as she brushed Corrine’s hand away.


    “It’s obvious you have the money, yet you pretend to be wealthy. Maybe you should look in the mirror and face the truth.”


    Currently, the Ashton family was rising as a formidable force in Lyhaton. Gossip had spread far and wide about the uing union of the Burgess and Ashton families, making itmon knowledge that Leah would soon marry Bruce. Both Rita, the Ashton family’s daughter, and Leah, Bruce’s future wife, were individuals the manager couldn’t risk offending.


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    ustomed to dealing with wealthy clients, the manager prided herself on her ability to assess someone’s financial standing at first sight. To her, Corrine was just a pretender, someone who probably relied on wealthy men to maintain her lifestyle. How could she really afford anything?


    Corrine perceived every bit of the manager’s scorn and condescension. A steely resolve formed on her elegant face, and her eyes narrowed slightly, reflecting a fierce, frosty glint.


    Ever since the auction, where Rita noticed Corrine’s familiarity with a billionaire, Rita had been agitated, eagerly awaiting an opportunity to confront her.


    When Rita observed the manager’s derisive behavior toward Corrine, she seized her moment.


    “Corrine, don’t assume that just because a wealthy guy is currently indulging you, you’re free to do as you please. He could be spending his wealth on others too. I’d think twice before wasting hard-earned money just for show.”


    The crowd’s res shifted toward Corrine, painting her as nothing more than an unwee distraction. Rita’s grin widened as she soaked in the crowd’s reaction, clearly pleased with the stir she had caused.


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