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.”

saw

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

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

praising her exaggeratedly. “Babe, you

eyes at Susan. “Why aren’t you bothering to

a housewife like Madam Hawkins. She was just boasting,

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lightly and took out a black card from her bag. She

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

card that can be used all over

only three people in the whole world who have this card. You can’t get

She could only stand

had a priceless black

its limit of a few

card, he wrapped

Grace.

you need us to arrange security for the

for that. It’s

astonished the people around her even more. A necklace that cost 180 million

with Emily, leaving a dumbfounded

as they got in the car, Emily grabbed Grace excitedly. “Babe! In the future, let’s just bomb them with money. I love seeing

we’ll do as

tickets to

I forget something you had asked me

it all sorted.”

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

shone with confidence.

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