The Queen's Back

Chapter 85

The second floor was filled with boutique women's clothing, luxury goods, and trendy styles, all at prices that were anything but cheap.

Barbara watched as Mona headed straight for the first store, furning with frustration. She could never bring herself to shop there. The prices were outrageously high, even for her own clothes. "Mona. I remember that this shop's clothes don't really suit you Ler's check out the store ahead. They have a lot of pink outfits that are new arrivals." Barbara suggested, purposely mentioning the pink outfits, which were Teddy's favorite color and also what Mona used to wear often. It was one thing to mention pink, but as soon as Mona heard it, she was reminded of her ridiculous life in her past life. where even her clothing choices were meant to please others. She felt like she had no sense of self at all. "But Barbara, I really like the clothes in this store right now. I want to buy something from here," Mona insisted.

After saying that, she dragged Ava into the store, leaving Barbara and Beatrice no choice but to follow.

As soon as she walked in, Barbara saw Mona and Ava picking out clothes together. A troubling thought crossed her mind. Would Ava's outfit end up costing my money?" While she was pondering this, Mona and Ava got out of the fitting room, both dressed in matching outfits and stood right in front of her.

Barbara, do you think this outfit looks good on Ava and me?" Mona asked, forcing a smile.

Barbara glanced up and noticed the two of them in matching outfits, one in black, one in white. Mona wore the white, Ava the black. Both were tall and elegant, and the outfits looked especially striking on them. A flicker of jealousy flashed in Barbara's eyes, but she quickly Mona glanced at herself in the mirror, satisfied, and nodded. "Yeah, I think they look fine. Let's get them.

changed her expression and said, "It's great. But I still think Mona looks better in pink

Hearing what Mona said, Barbara was practically furious. She had clearly meant "it's great" as a polite way of saying it didn't look good, yet Mona seemed oblivious and still wanted to buy it Is she doing it on purpose? Barbara thought The more she thought a about tit, the more convinced Barbara became that Mona was doing this on purpose. From the moment Mona brought Ava over to her house, it felt like Mona just wanted to spend her money. Barbara shot a a few cold glances at Mona, who pretended not to notice and happily continued to pick out clothes with Ava. After all, it wasn't her money that was being spent

As Mona and Ava tried on outfit after outfit, Beatrice grew anxious. She thought, 'How much would all these clothes cost?" She followed closely behind Mona, pointing out that one outfit was too dark and another too flashy. None of them suited her. Eventually, Mona politely asked the sales associate to pack the clothes that Ava and she had tried on. Mona said, "I think they all look great. Barbara, you can pay now"

around her credit card. She was reluctant

myself. Now it's just awkward, Mona remarked casually when Barbara remained silent for too long. At her words, the store staff turned to Barbara with knowing looks,

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Barbara could feel the contempt in the way everyone was looking at

wished she could shut Mona up, but this was a public place, and she needed to maintain her dignity. "Of course I will pay. I just zoned out for a moment. I'll

credit card tightly. When she saw the outfits they were holding, Barbara felt her teeth clench in frustration. "Ava, are you expecting me to pay for yours

asking that, Ava, who had any sense of dignity, would

a bit on clothes, but Mona had told her today that Barbara was paying. After all,

Hearing Barba

arrangements. But if their relationship soured, she would want to reclaim all the benefits she

just the cost of a few outfits.

for

Mona was the one footing the bill. Now, asking Barbara to buy a few outfits for herself and Ava was hardly a

was s clearly trying to get her to