Chapter 467:

“Carrie? What a surprise to see you here.”

Carrie and the shop owner turned toward the door to find a woman dressed in obvious wealth standing there. She was draped in a chunky tweed coat, holding a limited-edition handbag with its handle wrapped in a silk scarf. Every piece of her attire screamed luxury.

In comparison, Carrie looked understated. Her outfit bore no prominent logos, and her only designer accessory was a simple bag that wasn’t overly pricey. She had picked the bag with little thought, opting for one big enough for a shopping trip.

Carrie hesitated briefly but regained her composure and replied coolly, “Oh, it’s been a while.”

The woman was Ailyn, a former high school classmate of Carrie’s. They’d never been close, and apart from Camille, Carrie hadn’t stayed in touch with many of her peers.

to judge people too harshly, but even she had to admit that Ailyn

her goal, marrying into wealth and living the life she

her immaculately styled hair, Ailyn took a seat opposite Carrie and

tone, smiled politely and moved toward the coffee machine. “We

dismissively. “Geisha? Sounds unfamiliar. I stick to Blue

as she approached with them, her gaze briefly met Carrie’s. They exchanged a quiet, knowing smile, both recognizing Ailyn’s attempt to fake her understanding. With Geisha beans costing over two thousand per pound compared to Blue Mountain’s modest three hundred, the price gap was staggering. Yet, for casual drinkers, Blue Mountain’s

her cup, appreciating the intricate latte art—a whimsical cloud with tiny raindrops beneath it. Taking a sip, she commented,

latte art? It looks like something a kid would doodle. Most cafes offer much more elaborate designs. I’ve heard this place hyped up by society women, but frankly,

though young, had a calmness that seemed much older than her age. She smiled quietly, not at all bothered by

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