In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

her jaw dropped, as did her glass. 180 million dollars? She didn’t have that much money!

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Chapter 48 I Have A Black Card

“How can a necklace be so expensive? This shop is ripping us off!”

Susan was usually very good at keeping up appearances, but when push came to shove, her stinginess came on full display.

The sound of her shrill voice made the staff members wince at once.

The manager came up and explained, “Madam Hawkins, this is the custom–made design made by Vere Jewelry and our brand.

“The yellow diamonds on it had once been worn by the Queen of Eligo. This is actually a very low price …‘

“Do you think I’ll believe the nonsense you salespeople spout? You all have the gift of the gab.

“Do you really think that it’s that easy to make money off of the rich?” Susan scolded, pointing accusingly at the store’s manager.

The manager had met several difficult customers before, but it was the first time she had dealt with someone as blunt as Susan. His face flushed and turned pale.

“Why are you deliberately making things difficult for them?” Grace scoffed, her tone gradually turning frosty.

“You said that I could buy whatever I wanted. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and pay!”

She pointed to the ladies who were leaning on the railing upstairs and watching the spectacle.

“All the ladies of Pamore’s upper class have heard what you said. You can’t go back on your

word.”

up and saw the other

and she was filled with regret. She had wanted to gain some respect back, but now she

• help, Grace calmly tried on the necklace. The yellow diamonds shone brightly under

praising her exaggeratedly. “Babe,

eyes at Susan. “Why aren’t you bothering to pretend anymore? You’re rich, aren’t you? Can you afford

Hawkins. She was just

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card from her bag. She turned to the manager. “Just

immediately cried out in shock, “Can you believe it? The legendary black card is in her

card that can be used all over the

there are only three people in the whole world who have this

silence. She could only stand there in

a

its limit of

he wrapped up the necklace and

Grace.

you need us to arrange security for the delivery of this

that. It’s not worth

even more. A necklace that cost 180 million dollars was

and then left with Emily,

in the car, Emily grabbed Grace excitedly. “Babe! In the future, let’s just

we’ll do as you

right, has there been any news about the tickets to the racecourse that I asked

something you had asked me to do? Don’t worry, your

it all sorted.”

her bag. “All the best, babe. Go get a big piece

eyes shone with confidence. “I’ll

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