Chapter 93

**Chapter 0093**
**+25 BONUS**

“No,” she said to me, her voice softening. “Honestly, I wanted to hang out with you because I needed someone to talk to.”

She paused, looking down for a moment before continuing. “I really needed a friend.”

I could see the sincerity in her eyes, and it made me feel a little lighter inside. It was nice to know that she wanted to spend time with me.

“I’m here for you,” I replied, hoping to reassure her.

I needed to reassure myself that everything was okay.

“What’s on your mind?” I asked her.

She bit her lower lip and looked down at her hands.

“Not here,” she finally replied after a long pause.

“Let’s just enjoy the evening first. We can talk when we grab dinner,” she said after a brief silence.

I looked at her for a moment before giving in. If she didn’t want to talk now, then we weren’t going to talk right away.

She wanted to distract herself and feel better.

Thirty minutes later, we reached the busy city. Leroy parked the car in front of one of the department stores. He stayed inside while we got out. I noticed he didn’t join us.

I didn’t expect him to act like that, but the guards in the car behind us did get out after they parked. They were dressed casually, but it was clear they were hiding weapons under their clothes. They also seemed to be trying not to attract attention to themselves.

I appreciated the effort, but I didn’t think it mattered much to Irene. She was still upset that they were there.

“Let’s go into this store,” she said, pointing at one of the high-end boutiques.

I had only walked past this store before. Even when my family had money, I never felt brave enough to go inside. So, I wasn’t surprised that this was the first store Irene wanted to explore. I was ready to join her.

I didn’t want to argue with her, so I quickly followed her into the boutique.

“Pick out anything you’d like,” she said, glancing back at me. “It’s on me.”

I replied, “You really don’t have to buy me anything.”

She had already turned the corner and vanished into a rack of designer clothes.

I sighed and looked around at the beautiful outfits and dresses. They were all too fancy for my taste. Slowly, I walked through the store, taking in the displays and the luxurious fabrics.

Irene walked into the boutique, and I couldn’t help but wonder what it was like for her. She could come here whenever she wanted and buy anything she desired. It must be nice to live that way, without ever worrying about money. As a Landry, she never had to work a day in her life.

It was a special day in her life. Everything seemed to come easily to her.

As I walked past the jewelry counter, I saw many beautiful designs on display. One necklace, in particular, caught my eye. It had a stunning ruby pendant and a shiny gold chain. There was something about it that made me want to know more.

There was a stunning necklace adorned with clusters of diamonds surrounding a vibrant ruby. The diamonds made it sparkle beautifully under the light. It was the most beautiful necklace I had ever seen, and I couldn’t help but feel drawn to it.

I reached out to touch the ruby.

I quickly pulled my fingers away just in time as the black box that held the piece slammed shut. I looked up at the furious woman standing in front of me.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” she shouted.

She asked through clenched teeth. My heart raced in my chest.

“I was just looking—”

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Chapter 0093

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“You can’t even afford to breathe in this store, let alone touch this necklace. Keep your dirty fingers off!”

My heart pounded as I tried to respond.

My face turned pale, and I could feel my wolf growling in my head. She didn’t like the way this woman was speaking to us.

“I’m sorry?” I asked, confused.

“You should be,” she hissed back. “How dare you walk into my boutique and act like you own the place?”

“You don’t have any right to touch anything here. You shouldn’t be here.”

“I’m a customer—”

She laughed loudly, interrupting me.

“Oh, please. You couldn’t afford one of our socks, let alone jewelry.”

“I’m not sure this is the right look,” she murmured, shaking her head. She looked down at my outfit and frowned. “Seriously, look at you. You’re dressed like a cheap hooker. Is that what you do for work? It must be tough.”

“I’m making a living by selling jewelry,” I said.

“You really don’t understand what you’re talking about,” I argued back.

“I can’t believe you almost touched a five-million-dollar necklace! You’re lucky you didn’t mess it up!”

“I’d make you pay for it,” she said, shaking her head as she placed the necklace back on display. “How about you save yourself from further embarrassment and get the heck out of this store!”

“What seems to be the problem?”

“What’s the problem?” a deep voice asked from nearby.

A tall man in a nice suit and black designer glasses stepped out from behind the counter. He looked confident and serious. Meanwhile, a woman nearby sneered at me, her lip curling in disgust as she looked my way.

“Do you know how close you came to ruining the Emily Wonton designer ruby necklace?” the woman hissed.

The man turned to me, looking me up and down from my toes to my head. His eyes narrowed as he examined me closely.

“Do you have any idea how expensive that necklace is?” he asked.

He asked, “I’m the manager of this boutique, and I made a rule: anyone who can’t afford my products isn’t allowed in here. If you’re not going to make a purchase, I suggest you leave.”

“Look, I…”

“She can’t afford anything here,” the woman sneered. “She’s pathetic. I’ll have security throw her out immediately, sir.”

“No need to get security,” a familiar voice said from behind me. “I’m sure we can handle this ourselves.”

“Can we talk this out like adults?”

The characters in this story are ready to have an open and honest conversation. They want to address their issues in a mature way, showing that they can communicate effectively and respectfully.

As they sit down together, they know that discussing their feelings is important. They understand that by talking things through, they can find a way to resolve their differences.

This approach not only helps them grow as individuals but also strengthens their relationship. By choosing to talk it out, they are taking a step towards a better understanding of each other.