Chapter 31

Chapter 31

lan scrolled through his phone, found what he was looking for, and lifted his gaze to the store clerk. “Can we take it now?”

The clerk’s smile faltered for just a second before she quickly smiled respectfully. “Of course, sir. One moment.”

She turned and motioned to two other employees. They carefully unlocked the glass display case and, with precise movements, lifted the crown out.

A younger clerk, watching curiously, leaned in and whispered, “What did he show you just now?”

“A VIP pass, the first clerk replied.

“On his phone?” The younger one frowned. “What if it’s fake? And didn’t we refuse a customer last week who had a VIP pass and wanted to try the crown?”

“This isn’t just any VIP pass, the senior clerk murmured. “It’s from our official portal–black and gold, with an ID and personal details. It means he’s one of our highest–tier clients.”

In other words, whatever he asked for, they weren’t about to refuse.

As soon as the clerk finished speaking, other clerks carefully carried the tiara over to lan.

“Would you like me to place it on the young lady?” the senior clerk asked.

Ian nodded and set Yvonne down in a chair, stepping back.

His taste was simple–if it sparkled, it was good enough.

The clerk carefully adjusted Yvonne’s hair, then pulled on a pair of white gloves before lifting the crown.

she placed it on Yvonne’s head, the other customers in

with the crown’s staggering price tag. But no one had ever seen

was as if the tiara itself carried an untouchable grace, making it seem like

the tiara was placed on Yvonne’s head,

couldn’t help

No wonder they treat it as the store’s prized treasure,” someone said.

Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at

minutes ago, she had been told no

up from the

wearing

her gaze toward Yvonne grew somewhat

always liked Yvonne, but after hearing Marian’s complaints earlier, she wasn’t sure what to feel

Yvonne had much

Like, really

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Chapter 31

shoulders tensed as she struggled to hold her head up.

mirror and tilted it toward

at her reflection and

A

weight might’ve been unbearable, but the crown itself was

store’s carefully arranged lighting, the jewels shimmered like tiny, twinkling

people around her

Man

Victor exchanged satisfied

If someone else gets it, we’ll regret it. Ian said as if discussing the weather. “We’re buying it. I’ll give you an address–have it

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