Chapter 19
Joshua dude’t have to work overtime on Saturday. So, be imited Jasmine to go gift shopping
The two el them went to the mall, Jasmine had planned to pick out an attordable evening gown, but joribusadded her straight into a luxury boutique. Noticing his Calm demeanor, Jasmine’s nerves eased a little.
He helped her pick a black dress, and she went to try it on. Just then, he received a phone call and stepped outside to answer it, pasmine changed into the gown and rinerged from the tinting, mons. But whenshe didn’t see Joslusa, she decided to wait for him in the boutiques,
Hight then, Sonia and her best friend strolled into the boutique. The usement her gaze landed on pasanine, a mocking smile appeared on her lips. She wondered what her former sister–in–law, the plain and frigal jasmine, was doing here.
sonia exchanged a look with her trend and smirked before approaching Jasmine and tapping her shoulder. “What are you doing here, Jasmine?”
Jasmine wasn’t too suprised to see her. As the heiress of the Fond family, Sonia spent most of her days shopping, fine dining, and partying, so be presence there was somewhat expected.
“I’m here to buy a gown,” Jasmine responded coldly.
“You are?” Sonia was surprised after beating that. The clothes Jasmine had bought before were always cheap. She knew that Jasmine could not afford something from this boutique, especially since her brother had mentioned that be hadn’t given Jasmine a cent after their divorce.
“Jasmine, things must be tough for you, huh? I heard that you’re wouldng. Does your salary even cover your living expenses?” she asked pretentiously
Then, she eved the gown Jasmine was wearing. “I quite like the one you’re wearing. Why don’t you take it off and let me try it on?”
The sales assistant looked nervously at Jasmine. The latter cocked her brow and retored, “Sonia, there’s a basic principle called ‘tirst come, first served. I noticed this dress first.”
Semia pulled out her membership card and said sagly, “I’ma Vir here. I have priority. Isn’t that right?” She directed her question to the sales assistant Her friend chimed in, mocking Jasmine, “Exactly. If you have the means, become a VIP too!”
the sales assistant looked at jasmine pleadingly. The latter responded, “Alright. I’ll take it off.” With that, she went into the fitting room to change. Sonia felt gratified because Jasmine looked upset but couldn’t say or do anything.
Jasmine set the gown aside, and instead of leaving, she continued browsing the racks, looking at other gowns. Every time she picked a gown, Sonia would immediately step in to snatch it. In the end, Jasmine couldn’t help but ask, “Sonia, are you planning to buy all of these?”
Sonia latted her chin arrogantly. “What, are you worried I can’t afford thom?” She paused before continuing, “Liv’s taking me to an event hosted by their family. She’s going to introduce me to many important people. Obviously, I have to look my best.”
Sonia didn’t miss the opportunity to take a jab at Jasmine. “Only someone like Liv, a true socialite, could take me to such events and provide resources to my older boother What could a nobody like you ever do for us? My brother divorcing you was the best decision he ever madel
Jasmine glanced at her apathetically. She no longer cared about Calvin, so Sonia’s taunts were nothing more than white noise. Tuming to the sales assistant, she Mid, “Since Ms. Ford is interested in all these dresses, please ring them up.”
The sales assistant immediately flashed a friendly smile at Sonia. “Of course, Ms. Ford, Right this way.”
That was when Sonia realized she had picked over a dozen dresses. This was a luxury Boutique. These dresses would enst a fortune. Her expression congealed jasmine had no intention of leaving. “What’s the matter, Ms. Ford? Your family’s rolling in it. I’m sure you can afford it, right?”
Sonia didn’t want to be humiliated in front of jasmine. So, she straightened up and forced herself to remain calm, “What a joke. It’s just clothes. Of course I can
Somua then landed her credit card to the sales assistant. The latter swiped it, but the transaction didn’t go through. “I’m sorry, Ms. Ford, but the card has been deciated. The credit limit isn’t sufficient, she said, looking troubled
“That’s impossible! This card has a mombly limit of 100 thousand dolland” Santa gitted out.
The sales assistant showed the bill “The total for these dresses is jos thousand dollars, Ms. Food: Would you like to me another card?”
with Jasmine watching, used to back down. “Huldon, she told the sales assistant coldly Then, she rounded the corner and called her brother, Calvin.
Amelia was feeling swell that day and was getting in drip at the hospital abn taken the day ott to be with her. Noticing how Soma hadn’t visited their mather and was now asking him for money, he snapped, “How could you be so inesposible, Somia? Mom’s sick, and instead of taking care of her, you’re out spending motory!
After being scolded by her brother, Sonia couldn’t help but putt for the sake of her pride, she pleaded with him. “Cal, I already told Jasmine could afford all those dresses. If I don’t pay the ball, I’ll embarass our whole family! Don’t you wony After thish shopping, i’ll head straight to the hospital to care for Mons” Chin was taken aback when he heard that putine was there. Ever slice their argument on Cluisionas Eve, he last seen her. Back when she was around, he’d found her annoying But now that she was gone, a strange emptiness gnawed at him
jle didn’t want to admit it, but he missed Jasmine Her retum was the only thing that could restore some order to his cluotic life “Tell me the name of the store. I’ll be right there.”
“You’re coming over, Cal?” sonia was surprised. She wandered if her brother planned to teach Jasmine a lesson She hurriedly gave him the name of the s weed, “Don’t forget to transfer me the money! I need goo thousand dollars”
store and
Calvin dudan’t expect het taskfor that much at once. Its expression darkened as he added, “Fine, but consider is an advance on your living expenses. Inselio lowering your card limb starting next mouth.”
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Sonia immediately groaned. She wanted to beg him to change his mind, but he had already hung up on her.
Knowing how reckless Sonia was with money, Amelia made sure to give her no more than 10 thousand dollars each month. If Calvin didn’t transfer the money, Sonia would have to tighten her belt for the next few months and wouldn’t be able to splurge on luxury goods anymore.
Sonia blamed Jasmine for this. But to prove a point, she waited until Calvin transferred the money and immediately went to settle the bill. Jasmine watched her with a serene expression, completely unbothered. Sonia’s triumph felt hollow, as if she’d thrown a punch at a pillow.
Just then, Joshua walked in and asked “pid you not find anything you liked?
Sonia’s gaze darted to Joshua, mistaking him for Jasmine’s new boyfriend. “Jasmine, your boyfriend’s no good! As soon as it was time to pay, he disappeared. A man who won’t spend money on you clearly doesn’t love you.”
toward the exit. She casually said, ”
Joshua frowned when he heard that. Jasmine didn’t want to upset him, so she wrapped her arm around his and dragged him toward th Don’t mind her. She’s just a few sandwiches short of a picnic
Jasmine was basically calling Sonia stupid. The latter instantly caught on and yanked the former back, refusing to let her go. Sonia snapped, “What did you just say? Say it again!”
