"Then I'll pay fifteen times," Hannah responded firmly.
Malvina's expression briefly twisted.
"I'll increase the offer twenty times.
Beside Malvina, Tyshawn gently tugged her and glanced at Hannah.
"Hannah, don't pretend to be wealthy.
Don't assyou can deceivewith this trick.
We might accept further price hikes, but can you truly afford this dress?" Tyshawn remained unaware of the dress cost.
If Malvina continued raising her bid, it would deeply trouble him.
Hannah arched her eyebrows.
"I never mentioned raising the bid further.
Why are you so worried?" "I'm not worried.
Tyshawn dr@ped his arm around Malvina's shoulder, appearing slightly flustered after Hannah exposed his intention.
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"1 Refusing further discourse with Tyshawn, Hannah turned to the nearby shop assistants.
"You overheard them.
They offered to pay twenty times the original amount for my friend's dress.
In that case, we will give the dress to them.
Hannah then addressed Lydia, "Lydia, please change your attire.
Lydia, seething with anger, stifled a snicker at the situation with the two fools.
Upon hearing Hannah's directive, Lydia promptly adjusted her dress and headed for the dressing room. "I'll change right away.
Meanwhile, the shop attendant handed the bill to Tyshawn and informed him, "Sir, the lady's garment is custom- made and carries a higher price tag than our off-the-rack items.
"How much more expensive could it be? Do you doubt my ability to pay? Go ahead and process the payment.
Tyshawn presented his card, which the shop assistant accepted.
"Of course, sir.
The original cost of the dress is $2.
91 million.
With a 20-times markup, the total comes to $58.
2 million.
If you have no problem with it, I'll proceed with the transaction.
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2 million dollars?" Tyshawn's face flushed with anger.
Tyshawn snatched the bill from the shop assistant's hand, his voice rising uncontrollably, "Are you trying to rob me?" "I apologize, sir.
The prices are clearly marked in our store.
If you find it expensive and choose not to purchase, I'll wrap this dress for the lady over there.
The shop assistant's tone remained pleasant, but it only deepened Tyshawn's scowl.
Beside them, Hannah burst into laughter.
"Mr.
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Mitchell, do you truly believe it's ren't you just saying expensive? Weren't you Spareyou'd spare no expense for your ET fiancee? It's just 5@ million dollars. Surely, that's not too much for you?" Malvina, holding onto Tyshawn's arm, didn't want to lose face in front of Hannah.
"Tyshawn, it's only $50 million.
Are you unwilling to buythis dress?" "Of course not," Tyshawn replied with a forced smile.
"I just feel it's unnecessary to spend so extravagantly on a dress.
Malvina, noticing Hannah's amused gaze, unhappily added it's only @ amily added million dollars. My family has invested billions in the Mitchell Group.
If you're unwilling to spend this amount for me, how can we consider aunion between our families?" Pretending to be offended, Malvina turned away.
"Never mind.
It seems your earlier words were just to placate me.
You don't take this seriously at all.
I won't accept the dress.
Perhaps we should reconsider our families' relationship.
"