Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 75: Shopping Mall 3

Risa felt her face heating up. She can’t let Jessica go scout free. She glared at her then looking at Jessica checking on the dress in her hand carefully and dedicated an idea struck her.

"I need that gown," Risa smirked. The assistant was confused glancing between Risa and Jessica.

"Are you sure you want this dress, Risa?"

Jessica twirled the gown in her hand, inspecting the fabric with a thoughtful expression before turning to Risa. A sly smile tugged at her lips.

"Are you sure you want this gown, Risa?" she asked, tilting her head slightly.

Risa scoffed, arms crossed over her chest. "Of course. Why? You think I can’t afford it?"

Risa felt Jessica might be out of her mind to question here besides, she has her own account different from the Brown family. Certainly, she can prove her worth.

Jessica chuckled softly, eyes gleaming with amusement. "Not at all. I just want to be sure. So, do you want to pay for it, or should I?"

Risa’s smirk widened, her confidence radiating. "Obviously, I can pay for my own things." She pulled out her credit card and flicked it between her fingers arrogantly.

Jessica covered her mouth and laughed lightly. She didn’t want to admit it but it seems Risa is unaware of the real situation of the Brown family but then she don’t mind satisfying her ego.

Pamela, watching the exchange, leaned against a nearby rack, her lips curled into a smirk. "Oh, this should be interesting," she murmured under her breath.

Jessica gave a small shrug and handed the gown to the sales assistant. "Alright then. She’ll be taking this."

Risa stepped forward, tossing her card onto the counter, her expression smug. "Go ahead. Charge it."

The assistant glanced at her and swiped the card, but within seconds, an error popped up on the screen. The smile on Risa’s face faltered slightly.

sorry, ma’am, but your card has been declined," the assistant said

settled in the

furrowed as she grabbed the card back. "That’s ridiculous!

but complied. A moment later, the same

repeated awkwardly while averting her gaze. From the interactions earlier, she has noted her attitude and wouldn’t want to be implicated

her arms is resting on her chin tapping it lightly. Her eyes glistening with amusement while she pretended to be deep in thought. "Huh... You did say you

stifling a laugh added, "Maybe the Brown family’s fall came faster than expected?" while Ethan stood silently, an amused

she forced

smiled with her brows raised, her voice as smooth as silk. "Oh, Risa, don’t blame me

"There must be a mistake!

out another card and handed it over. The assistant swiped it—only for

the assistant repeated, now

embarrassment and rage spread across Risa’s face. She spun on Jessica, eyes blazing. "You did something, didn’t

"Me? How could I? I don’t control your bank account, do

snickered. "Guess that gown

you don’t have the money, Miss Risa, it’s

her fists, her pride preventing her from backing down. But

go, Risa," she whispered

tilted her head. "No need to run. If you ask

face burned with shame. She shot Jessica a deadly glare before Tracia grabbed her hand intending to leave the store but Risa resisted

put Jessica in her usual place —the unwanted and unloved daughter always seeking the

continuously dragged her till they reached the door. Her heart frantic with rage

, she shot one last glare at Jessica, before she stormed out,

into laughter. "That was beautiful

"I’ll take the gown, please. And