Chapter 213

The sales assistant beamed and responded cheerfully, "Absolutely! I'll be sure to find you a bag you'll love." Chione was stunned. She was still standing in line, and suddenly she was being let in. She didn't want a bag that cost 50 or 60 thousand dollars, let alone anything more expensive. She couldn't afford that at all. She instinctively wanted to decline but felt pressured by the curious, mocking stares of those around her. She'd just been smug, teasing Samantha for being broke. Yet, Samantha had casually pulled out a VIP card that got her straight into the store. She'd even generously invited Chione to join her. If Chione refused, she'd be slapping herself in the face. Given how prideful she'd always been, at this point, she could only force herself to follow Samantha and Layla into the store. The entire store was bathed in soft gold and ivory tones, creating an air of elegance and quiet luxury. From the ceiling hung massive crystal chandeliers, their light refracting into d