Chapter 389:

This kind of judgment amused her more than it annoyed her. She had encountered plenty of people who judged others by appearances. Ignoring the frosty reception, Carrie browsed the display case until her eyes landed on a silver pen encrusted with diamonds, its sapphire-tipped cap gleaming under the counter’s lights. Its refined beauty made it stand out from the rest.

“Could you take this pen out for me to see?” Carrie asked politely, pointing at it.

A younger saleswoman hesitated, her instincts leaning toward assisting Carrie. “Of course, Miss.”

Before she could finish, the older saleswoman stepped in, her voice sharp. “What are you doing? Are you seriously going to show it to her?” She shot the younger saleswoman a pointed look. “If it gets damaged or dirty, are you planning to pay for it out of your own pocket?”

The younger saleswoman froze, her enthusiasm deflating instantly.

if trying to disappear. The older saleswoman stepped up, her chin lifted slightly as she addressed Carrie with a thin, mocking smile. “This pen is

sink in before adding, “Even the counters in Isonridge

Morwick as Kristopher’s favorite brand—not particularly expensive, but of high quality. While she wanted to give Daxton a thoughtful

on the glass counter and said evenly, “Whether it’s ten thousand or ten million, as a customer, I have the right

“Miss, do you even understand what luxury means? People who can afford

to Kristopher. He had a preference for pens over computers, often jotting down ideas in his impeccable handwriting. She used to do the same when drafting scripts, borrowing his pens without

it now, she couldn’t help but laugh inwardly. The royalties from her scripts wouldn’t even cover the

and still be many worlds

her reaction as defeat. Emboldened, she leaned closer, her smirk widening. “Let me enlighten you. This pen was specially ordered by Lise for Mr. Norris. Because he likes it, our counter was able to secure it for display. It’s just being stored here temporarily.” She paused for

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