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 the other ladies‘ gleeful

to gain some respect back, but now she was more embarrassed

• the manager’s help, Grace calmly tried on the necklace. The yellow diamonds shone brightly under the lights, exuding eye–catching rays. It matched

her exaggeratedly. “Babe, you have

“Why aren’t you bothering to pretend anymore? You’re rich, aren’t

things difficult for a housewife like Madam Hawkins. She was just

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a black card from her bag. She turned to the manager.

it, and they immediately cried out in shock, “Can you believe it? The legendary black

limitless black card that can be

the whole world who

She could

had a

its limit of a few hundred million dollars, paled in

swiped the card, he wrapped up the necklace and handed it reverently

Grace.

us to arrange security for the

no need for that. It’s not worth much

even more. A necklace that cost 180 million dollars was nothing

then left with Emily, leaving a

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

we’ll

there been any news about the tickets to the racecourse

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

it all sorted.”

and took out the tickets from her bag. “All the best, babe. Go get a big piece of Benjamin’s pie. Make

with confidence. “I’ll get this

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