Chapter 11
Chris stopped in his tracks, watching her walk away. It took him a while to finally turn and leave.
‘I need to find out what’s changed with Kate; he thought. “Who’s been poisoning her against me? She’s so cold now, even talking about calling the cops on me for harawment”
Aura Supreme had several branches in Sherpsel, but its flagship store was on Elite Street.
When Kate arrived, Vita was already waiting. The moment she saw Kate, Vita complained. “Miss Sutton, you’re too slow. I’ve been waiting for ages You really need to work on your punctuality. If Ms. Kyla Sution were here, she’d definitely chew you out for being late.”
“If you didn’t want to wait, you didn’t have to. We never agreed on a specific time, so how am I being late?” Kate shot back.
Vita was at a loss for words. Kate was right; she had only told Vita to meet her at Aura Supreme without setting a time.
As Kate walked past Vita, she added coolly, Visa, even though you work for Kyla, she sent you to accompany me today. So, your priority should be me. A few extra minutes of waiting won’t kill you”
Vita seethed inside but managed to keep her tone respectful. I’m sorry, I misspoke.”
Kate gave Vita a frosty glance before heading into Aura Supreme.
Aura Supreme’s flagship store covered three floors; the first and second were dedicated to gowns, while the third was for offices
As soon as Kate walked in, Vita sneered, “You really think you can waltz in here like some kind of lady Dream on, country bumpkin? And you expect me to treat you like royalty? Give me a break! Despite her scor, Vita begrudgingly followed Kate into Aura Supreme.
The staff at Aura Supreme noticed Kate’s arrival but didn’t bother to acknowledge her. The only exception was a new employee, who, unaware of Kate’s identity, greeted her with a smile.
In fac, Kate was no stranger to Aura Supreme. She used to come here with Celia, and back then, the staff treated her with nothing but warmth and respect. Now, without Celia by her side, they barely gave her a second glance.
“Money–grubbing jerks, Kate thought bitterly.
“Hey, Vita!” The regular staff, who had ignored Kate, greeted Vita with broad smiles as she walked in. They were clearly trying to embarrass Kate.
One of the staff asked Vita with a smile, “Vita, the gowns Ms. Sutton ordered are ready. Are you here to pick them up?”
Kyla’s gowns were
were all custom–made by Aura Supreme, and whenever she needed something urgent, she’d come in person to choose the designs.
Seeing how the staff treated Kate with such indifference. Vita felt a smug sense of satisfaction. Even though Kyla isn’t the real Sutton daughter, Mr. Sutton’s trust and affection for her make her position unshakeable–certainly not by someone like Kate, she thought
Vita replied with a smile, “Ms. Kyla Sutton will pick them up herself. Today, I’m just here to help Ms. Kate Sutton select some evening gowns for the Weaver family’s party this weekend”
The staff who greeted Vita chuckled among themselves. One of them hinted sarcastically, “That must be a real challenge for you”
Vita caught the underlying meaning and smiled, not bothering to reply.
Kate browsed the first floor but found nothing she liked. She approached a staff member and said, “Take me to the second floor”
Just as the staff member was about to lead Kate upstairs, a few of the regular employees started muttering under their breath, loud enough for Kate
“A poor girl trying to act rich is still just a poor girl,” one of them sneered,
“Even in fancy clothes, a country bumpkin is still a bumpkin another added.
Kate remained calm, pulling out her phone to quietly record their mocking remarku.
Vita didn’t stop them. In fact, she seemed to enjoy it
Once Kate had recorded enough, she walked straight to the manager
rand slammed her hard on the table.
y manager kooked up, startled. When he saw Kate, he frowned slightly but maintained a polite tone. “Miss Sutton, is there something I can
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Kate’s smile was more of a sleer. “Since I got here, your staff not only ignored me but also had the nerve to mock me. Didn’t you hear any of it?”
“Someone already attended to you, Miss Sutton, How many more people do you need: And what exactly did they say?” The manager’s voice dripped with sarcasm as she smirked Isack at Kate,
Kate pulled out her phone and played the recording. “Listen to your staff’s words. You boast about making perfect gowns, but their beluvior hardly lives up to that standard. Doesn’t it feel like a dap in the face?“”
The manager hadn’t expected Kate to have a recording and was scrambling for a way out when Kate cut in, “I want to speak to your CEO,
Belinda Sole, the founder of Aura Supreme, was a fashion designer renowned for her gowns
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incredibly busy and doesn’t have time for this,” the
“Miss Sutton, whatever the issue is, you can tell me. There’s no need to trouble Ms. Sowle; she’s in manager replied dismissively.
Belinda, coming from a wealthy background and having founded Aura Supreme, had made plenty of powerful friends. In a place like Sherpsel, Kane barely registered on her radar.
Sering Kate’s silence, the manager’s simile grew wider. “Miss Sutton, the gowns on the first floor are lovely, feel free to choose a few that match your style. The gowns on the second floor are especially pricey, and I worry they might be a bit much for you”
The gowns on the second floor were the jewels of Aura Supreme, reserved for those truly refined and noble.
To the staff. Kate was just a country bumpkin, far from deserving anything on the second floor.
Suddenly, a shout broke through the tension. “Mr. Davidson, what brings you here?”
Kate turned, seeing Alfred being wheeled into Aura Supreme by his bodyguards, his expression unreadable.
She blinked, caught off guard. Is he following me! Why do I keep running i
into h
him? she wondered.
Alfred’s arrival made the manager shift gears instantly, She jumped up, rushing over with a bright, eager smile. “Mr. Davidson! Are you here to see Ms. Sowle? She mentioned if you stopped by, you should head straight to the top floor–she’s waiting for you in her office.”
Alfred and Belinda were old friends, so the manager assumed he was here to visit her.
But Alfred didn’t say a word, simply motioning for his bodyguards to stop.
“What’s going on!” Alfred’s eyes flicked to Kate. Despite her best efforts to mask her anger, he could see right through her. She was seething inside.
The manager quickly interjected. “Mr. Davidson, don’t mind her. She’s just the Suttons second daughter, browsing around
wasn’t a good one.
Kate had a reputation in Sherpsel, but it wasn’t a
“Does Aura Supreme just let anyone browse around?” Alfred’s tone was cutting, but the manager misinterpreted it as annoyance with Kate.
She quickly offered, “Mr. Davidson, if she’s
e’s bothering you, I’ll have her removed immediately
Kase felt a wave of disbelief. Not only am I being looked down on, but my own husband finds me annoying?
Vita hurried over, whispering urgently. “Miss Sutton, let’s leave before Mr. Davidson gets upset.” She reached out, trying to pull Kate away, hoping to avoid the humiliation of being thrown QUE
But Kate shook off Vita’s land, glaring at Alfred before marching straight to the stairs leading to the second floor. She chose to do the opposite.
The manager’s voice was sharp. “Miss Sutton, we’re not doing business with you today. Please leave
Already halfway up the stairs, Kate paused, then turned to look down at them. “You’re open for business, and every an attitude like yours, maybe Aura Supreme should close down for a serious overhaul
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