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

regulars, familiar with the crown’s staggering price tag. But no one had

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

as the tiara was placed on Yvonne’s head, that sense of distance faded.

help but murmur

they treat it as the store’s prized treasure,”

expression froze instantly. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared

been told no one could try it on.

from the

was wearing the

her gaze toward

had always liked Yvonne, but after hearing Marian’s complaints earlier, she

Yvonne had much more immediate concerns.

Like, really

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as she struggled

a mirror and tilted

eyes blinked at her

A

weight might’ve been unbearable, but the crown itself was breathtaking–more beautiful than she had

carefully arranged lighting, the

people around her gasped

Man

exchanged satisfied nods.

not? Just buy it first. 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

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