New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 102

Chapter 102 Shopping

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she had planned to go shopping, but she couldn't resist the allie of the new limited edition collection that fisd just been released a week agn. With herbat polled low over her face, she entered the boutique, excited to browse the new arrivals, Claine was on her way to be favorite boutique after a moming run, still dressed in her workout clothes and feeling t

As she approached the boutique, Claire noticed the elegant window displays showcasing the new collection

She entered the store, inmediately aware of the staff's eyes on her. With her hat pulled low, no one could see bes fare clearly, and her sweaty appranater draw silent judgment

Clae began to browse the racks, het i afood smile, approached her.

teves scanning t

for the pieces she had seen online. As she moved through the store, one of the employees, a young wontus with

"Excuse me, miss," the employee said, her eyes sweeping over Claire's attire. "Are you sine you're in the tight store ?"

Claire rated an eyebrow, though it remained hidden under the brim of her cap, "tes, I'm sure," she replied.coolly.

The employee's sine wavered slightly, but she maintained her polite demeanor. "Can I help you find something specific?" she asked, her tour Laced with. skepticism

claire decided to test the employee's service. "I'm looking for the limited-edition ready-to-wear collection that was released last week. Do you, have 112"

The employee's eyebrows scrunched in confusion and a hint of disdain flickered in hereyes. "The limited editioncollection is only available for our VIP customers." she said, her voice dripping with condescension

was available to all customers, though VIPs did get early access. She

voice cold. "Maybe you should checkwith someone else. Perhaps

police smile grew even more strained "Perhaps you'd have better luck at the store across the street," she werested, restoring dismissively. Claire scoffed, unable to believe the poor service she was receiving at such a renowned boutique. "Is there anyone else here who can help me?" she asked coldly. Or are

ma'am, but we're very busy right now.

was about to lose her temper, a calm voice spoke from behind her. "Excuse me, ma'am,

member seemed different from the judgmental woman she had just dealt with She appeared genuine

be backlater. "Claire said.

nodded. "Of course, ma'am. I'll be

her penthouse. She didn't like being underestimated and she was curious to

she carefully selected her outfit a limited editionset of a tweed dblazer and skirt, paired with Christian Louboutin heels and a Bilan

in choosing her accessories and applied her makeup perfectly. Claire wasn't just getting ready

Claire descended to the lobby and climbed into her Rolls Royce. The drive was short, but she wanted to make an impression. She had leamed that sometimes people needed to be

as soon as she entered. The statt, who had previously dismissed her, now looked at her with renewed interest. One of the sales assistants from warlier, who had been particularly dismissive, approached her with a bright sanile, not recognizing Claire as

How

member asked, her tone

to her earlier. She spotted the girl at the end of the st Claire walked briskly towards her, her heels clicking against the marble floor. "Excuse, Clare called out,

in surprise.

tpants

up the

help you?"

appeared on Claire's lips as she took off her shades.

gul replied

I'd like you to assist me with my shopping

eyes widened in shock. "Met

you," Claire condimmed with