Babel Novel
Chapter 98 Slapped in the Face
Chapter 98 Slapped in the Face
Chapter 98 Slapped in the Face
Upon seeing Ella's support, the rich ladies quickly chimed in.
"That's right, we never expected this mother-daughter duo to be so shameless!" C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.
"Exactly, we usually come here to pick out a few clothes, and we just pick one or two for the sake of it. Unlike this mother and daughter, who choose piles of clothes as if they're free!"
"Indeed, they're just looking for a scapegoat!"
"Still claiming to be a mother! How can she scam her own daughter like this!"
"I'm the eldest in my family too! I can't stand it when people say that the eldest should act like a savior! The eldest is asked to pay for everything, even for a brother's wedding, as if the eldest is just a scapegoat!"
Ella walked towards Adeline, took her arm, and said with increasing admiration.
"Adeline, you speak very well, logically and convincingly, respecting your elders but refusing moral coercion, respecting your elders and sticking to personal principles.
You're far better than those who flatter the powerful and trample the weak!"
As soon as her voice fell, the wealthy ladies who had just spoken felt a stinging sensation in their faces.
Rebecca, wearing high heels, came over and gave Adeline a deep look. "Ella, you're right. But a family is a place for love, not for reasoning."
With that, she glanced at the pile of clothes. "Buying so many is indeed a bit excessive. But as relatives, shouldn't we consider each other's dignity? Why not just pick one out of courtesy?
"After all, Christmas is coming. Buying a piece of clothing for your mother and sister is no big deal.
"But as you said, if you can't afford it, you shouldn't come to this shop!
"This shop is a famous luxury brand shop in our city, that's a consensus!"
Adeline's face flushed with anger.
She recognized the woman in front of her, Jonathan's sister, the one who had drugged her last time!
Before she could say anything, Steffen walked in and politely nodded to Ella, who had just informed everyone.
The counter manager greeted him politely. "Mr. Degen, how can I help you?"
In this place, not just the salesgirls, many people recognized Steffen.
A saying went around: seeing Steffen is like seeing Mr. Riley.
Everyone knew Steffen was a favorite of Mr. Riley!
Steffen had been with Mr. Riley for a long time and had gained some prestige. He pulled out a document with a poker face.
"Mr. Riley has just acquired this shop."
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.
The city's No.1 luxury store, acquired just like that?!
Steffen then pointed to Adeline. "Mr. Riley has said, from now on, give Ms. Burton the highest VIP service whenever she comes into this store.
"Any clothing she sees or touches, she has the right to buy first.
"Anything Ms. Burton likes, she can take and it will be charged to Mr. Riley's account."
As soon as he finished speaking, the wealthy ladies were shocked again!
And Rebecca was so angry that she was grinding her teeth.
Why would Curtis treat this cheap woman so well!
And she had just mocked her for not being able to afford anything here, and then in a matter of seconds, she was "slapped in the face"!
Rebecca was so angry that her chest heaved!
Olivia wanted to say something, but Steffen raised his voice a few notches.
"Mr. Riley also instructed that this privilege is only for Ms. Burton! Anyone associated with Ms. Burton, including Mr. Riley's other relatives, does not have this right. Unless Ms. Burton herself agrees."
After saying this, Steffen gave a nod to Adeline and left the scene.
He didn't clarify the relationship between Adeline and Mr. Riley, leaving those who didn't know in confusion.
Ella, holding Adeline's arm, asked, "Adeline, do you still want to look at the clothes here?"
Adeline glanced around and said, "Honestly, I still don't really like them."
"Well, let's go somewhere else," Ella suggested.
Adeline nodded. "Okay."
The two left hand in hand.
Seeing the embarrassment, Viola also quickly left with her mother, Edith.
On the way, she couldn't help but ask, "Mom, do you think my sister is married?"