Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 6

Chapter 6

luxurious mall, her outfit stuck out like a sore thumb.

Kenneth had Ophelia's clothes picked out to be simple and understated, very much like Emily's style. But Ophelia wasn't a fan. Over the past few days, she'd been wearing the clothes she brought herself-faded jeans and a slightly yellowish white shirt. In the middle of the Still, she walked into one of the high-end stores with her head held high, not caring one bit what anyone thought.

Inside, the sales assistants were busy attending to different customers, while the store manager, a woman named Serena Chapman, stood idle.

"Hello, welcome in, Serena greeted politely, though her eyes couldn't hide the flicker of disdain when she took in Ophelia's worn-out look. She kind of looked like a broke high schooler. But Serena's smile remained perfectly professional.

"Miss, the discount section is over here, and the fitting rooms are right this way. Feel free to try whatever you like in there," she said, turning her back and signaling for a new sales assistant to take over.

The new assistant, Aria Williamson, was all sunshine and enthusiasm as she gave Ophelia a quick once-over. "Wow, Miss. you've got such an amazing figure and a perfect tan-you're like a natural model. Everything would look fabulous on you. Let me grab something from our latest runway collection that'll fit you perfectly

With that, Aria dashed off and returned with a forest green gown. With a subtle embroidered hem, it was simple yet elegant. perfectly complementing Ophelia's relaxed style.

But this kind of forest green wasn't a color just anyone could pull off.

As Aria was about to show it to Ophelia, Serena stepped in with a smirk. "Are you crazy? That gown costs six grand. You think she can afford that? Show her the sale items and move her along.

Ophelia, unfazed, asked coolly, "What clothes are on sale?"

Serena's fake smile widened as she thought, 'I knew it

"Oh, over here. And these too," Aria, still in her element, chimed in. "This section has last season's collection. Two pieces are 15% off, and three are 40% off.

that's not on sale. Get

makes sense, clothes should feel comfortable when worn Aria suggested, still smiling, while Serena's face

store operates on a membership basis. You have to be a member to try on the new arrivals." Her tone sounded as if Ophelia was going to make them dirty by trying them

to try them. Pack these up. And this row too," she

staff stopped what they were doing, staring in disbelief. The cheapest item on that rack cost thousands, yet

eyes

wide, sure

didn't explain. She simply pulled out a sleek black card and

if she'd just won the lottery. She practically lunged forward. her smile so wide that it nearly reached her

just any card-it was a bank card with unlimited spending worldwide. There were less than ten of these in the world.

We'll have everything packed up for your right away, Serena said eagerly, reaching out for the card. But just as

to ring me up, Ophelia sand coolly, her gaze landing on the gown Serena had dismissed earlier. "And I take that

Chapter 6

couldn't afford to offend Ophelia and had no choice but to watch helplessly as

closed before another pair entered the boutique.

heard this store just got in a runway piece from Fashion Week. I really want to try it, Emily said, her voice

an air of indulgence. Dressed in a garish pink suit that emphasized his tanned skin, Nathan was clearly used to getting what he wanted. "Besides, you've got

elegant white gown she

the saleswoman said with a polite bow of her head. "But someone is already trying that gown on, and it's the only one we have in

tried to hide her disappointment. Still, she quickly composed herself and pointed to another gown. "Alright, then I'll try this

I'm

as well as these new arrivals in this section. You're welcome to take a look at our sale items." Emily's practiced smile slipped, her face paling in disbelief. Sale items? Did she really just tell me to look

anger bubbling under the surface, but her demure persona held her back from lashing out in public. Instead, she lowered her head and then shot Nathan a helpless, wounded look, the perfect picture of a mistreated princess, Nathan wasn't one to tolerate seeing his precious sister upset. His voice hardened as he turned to the saleswoman. "What kind of joke is this? She wants to try on a gown, and you tell her that she

diffuse the situation, "I apologize, sir. If you'd like, I can take down your information. and we'll notify you as soon as