Chapter 194

Chapter 194 The Slip-On Sandals

In the car, Robin noticed that Vera was barefoot.

"Vera, seriously? You're the CEO of Silva Group, and you're going to work barefoot? Where are your shoes?"

She glared at him. "You're really asking where my shoes went? Last night, you threw both of them into the lake! Or did you conveniently forget that part?"

"I threw your shoes into the lake? I ... don't remember that at all." Robin's voice trailed off as he realized he might've just confessed.

"Don't you play dumb with me! When we get to town, you're buying me a new pair of shoes! Those shoes cost me 80,000 dollars, do you have any idea how heartbroken I am?"

Robin rolled his eyes. "I'm not buying you shoes. And anyway, it's early; no stores are open yet. Just have your assistant order a pair for you later."

Vera huffed. "Every time we go up to that mansion of yours on Dawnspire Heights Estates, you find some excuse to get rid of my shoes!

"The last time, I had to walk out of there in socks, and Piper laughed at me for a week!

"And this time, I don't even have flip-flops! Robin, I swear, if you do this again..."

Robin raised an eyebrow. "Oh yeah? And what are you going to do about it?"

She hesitated, then said with a defiant smile, "I'll just camp out in your precious mansion and never leave!"

They bickered the whole drive. Just as they were about to reach the Silva Group building, Robin spotted a small shoe store open on the side of the road. "Fine, fine, stop complaining. There's a shoe shop over there. I'll get you a pair." He paused.

"What's your size again?"

"Size 6!" Vera covered her mouth to hide a grin, feeling oddly thrilled.

Finally, he's buying something for me!

Robin went over to the shop and, without much thought, picked out a pair of slip-on sandals for ten dollars.

Vera watched him from the car, feeling a warm glow inside.

She imagined the nice, stylish shoes Robin might bring back for her.

Maybe today will actually be a good day, she thought with a smile.

After paying, Robin noticed the shoes weren't even bagged. "Hey, don't you have a box or something for these?"

The shopkeeper gave him a look. "A box? For a ten-dollar pair of sandals?"

Robin looked down at the sandals. Fair enough. The box would probably be worth more than the shoes themselves. "Well... how about a plastic bag, at least?"

The shopkeeper sighed, rummaging around under the counter before producing a crumpled, slightly dirty plastic bag.

Robin raised an eyebrow. "This is the best you've got?"

"Sir," the shopkeeper replied with a sigh, "business is tough these days. Margins are tight."

his eyes. "Fine,

the sandals into the plastic bag and walked

something fashionable, she thought to herself, imagining him bringing back a pair of elegant heels. But when

be kidding me! Robin, these are the

6. The shopkeeper said they were the finest pair

for these?" she asked,

Robin replied as he

nearly lost it. "You expect me to wear ten-dollar

people

most expensive pair they had. The guy even tried to sell me a two-dollar

head in disbelief. "I can't believe this. I threw out my 80,000 dollars shoes only to end

looked at the shoes-green plastic with tacky little bows and gaudy floral patterns around the edges. "Gosh, I'll look

Better than going barefoot. You can buy a new pair at the mall across from your office. "I think they

great," Vera grumbled. "Thanks to you, today's going to be a long day of

stepped out of the car in

receptionists and security guards at the entrance

could feel eyes following her as she walked through the

Ms. Silva's shoes today.

the trending

think that's the new trend-bringing

think these ten-dollar shoes are some

rushed over as Vera entered the

dismissively. "Stop

trying not to laugh. "Vera, those shoes are... um, quite

She then laughed.

Robin got me these," Vera said, rolling

gave you those? That's ...

gritted her teeth. "Enough about

caught talking about

her office, feeling both embarrassed

you jerk, just wait! I'll get you back

help but smile. At least he bought me something

thought to herself, "thinking they'll get anything from

pair of shoes

"at least he got

rang. It was Raymond. "Vera, I'd love to take you out

was hoping you could help me get in touch with

the opportunity he gave

but I can't seem to approach him. Vera, I know you two are close. Would you be willing to put in a

help me connect with him, I'd be grateful." Vera sighed. "I

up. Send me

gratitude. "Vera, thank you so much. I really owe you

said, cutting him off. "You know I don't need

let me tell you something-Robin's not like those other upper-class guys. If you want to get close to him, sincerity is key.

I genuinely want to get to know him. He helped me out before,

...

Vera's car to East City

road,

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