Lydia clenched her hands and gritted her teeth.
"I really can't tolerate this anymore.
Just as she was about to lose her temper, Hannah pulled her back.
Hannah maintained her calm demeanor.
"You claim to be from the Compton family.
Can you provide evidence?" "Why should I prove it to you?" Confronted by Hannah, Malvina appeared somewhat uneasy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAvoiding eye contact, Malvina replied, "My father instructedto maintain a low profile in public. Revealing my identity today is a significant departure from my usual low-profile approach.
Who do you think you are to demand proof of my identity?" Holding onto Tyshawn's arm, she held her chin high with arrogance.
In an unattended corner, a man sat holding a magazine in his hands.
Upon Malvina's remarks, the man lowered the magazine and stared silently at her.
Meanwhile, Malvina, engrossed in her aggression, remained oblivious.
However, Hannah sensed a disturbance.
Reacting swiftly, Hannah turned toward the source of the man's gaze.
However, in the vicinity, only two women sat quietly while another person read a magazine, nothing amiss.
As Hannah pondered this, Malvina's sharp voice interrupted her thoughts.
Malvina's gaze fixated on Lydia's evening dress.
Malvina gestured towards Lydia's evening dress and then glanced at the nearby shop assistant.
"I'll take this dress.
I'll purchase this dress at triple the marked price.
" The shop assistant, feeling somewhat embarrassed, glanced towards Hannah before addressing Malvina, “I apologize, Miss.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis dress has been customized specifically for Miss Phillips.
" "I don't mind whether it's customized or not.
" Malvina's expression turned cold as she declared, "I'll take this dress and pay five times the price.
Just hand it over to me.
Fixing Malvina with a cold Lydia interjected with frustration, stare, isn't Your "Money everything.
"
Before Lydia could finish her sentence, Hannah raised her hand to el sitence her.
Smiling at Malvina, Hannah calmly stated, "I'll offer ten times the price. " At this declaration, all eyes in the store turned towards their conversation.
Sensing the attention, Malvina remained defiant.
"I'll pay thirteen times.