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“Lina, this bag matches you too!
“You should try everything on. I’ll wait for you here!”
Upon saying that, Gia sat on the sofa in the center of the boutique, and immediately someone served her exquisite-
looking pastries.
Lina felt like she was dreaming. Several shop assistants followed behind her, each with their hands full and a smile
on their faces that only appeared when they saw potential customers.
Seeing Lina hesitate to enter the fitting room, Gia walked over and took her hand with a light smile. “Okay, I’ll tell
you the truth. My parents did come into some money!”
“What?”
“It’s a few stocks they bought in their early years.” Gia’s gaze was evasive. “Somehow, they skyrocketed recently to
the point where they both start questioning reality! Heh, it’s like a windfall, isn’t it?”
Lina was half skeptical. She occasionally paid attention to the stock market news too. Although she did not
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtunderstand it well, she could still read charts and trends. In her impression, the stock market had always been in
decline, but a few stocks had risen unexpectedly and turned everything red. Perhaps Gia’s parents did have some
good luck.
“Even so, we shouldn’t be wasteful like this!” Lina placed her hand on the back of Gia’s hand. “Besides, this money
belongs to your parents. We can’t spend it recklessly.”
“No, no, some of it is mine!” Gia hurriedly explained, “Anyway… Anyway, you can spend it. I’ll buy whatever you like
today, my treat!”
“Gia—”
“Lina, you’re my best friend!” Gia looked into her eyes, genuine and sincere. “Don’t you remember me hiding at
your place when I had fights with my parents and got kicked out of the house? You always take me in and stand up
for me when I face difficulties. I’ll remember this for a lifetime!”
Lina’s heart warmed, and she smiled gently.
“Lina, I’ve always wanted to find an opportunity to repay you.” Gia’s voice gradually lowered with a hint of pleading.
“Let me repay you today, okay?”
“Silly, do we need to be so polite between us?” said Lina.
“Lina!”
“Okay, okay…” Lina knew she could not persuade Gia, so she smiled and said, “But don’t buy so much, just one
clothing item and one pair of shoes for me. Is that alright?”
Gia looked at her, a complex expression fleeting across her face. However, the abnormality lasted for less than two
seconds before she turned back into Lina’s best friend.
“Fine, it’s up to you!” Gia said, “Last year, I said I’d give you a big birthday present this year. Even though your
birthday hasn’t arrived yet, you can choose now. After all, we have a long time ahead of us!”
“Okay!” Lina also smiled and picked out something she liked to take into the fitting room.
Gia licked her lips, somewhat lost as she stared in the direction of the fitting room. She felt guilty too.
She touched the large sapphire ring on her hand, then looked at her handbag with the car key hanging on it—the
logo on the key was often seen as a symbol of a rich person.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIf it were not for Lina… or rather, if it were not for Pamela, Gia would never have all these.
Suddenly, Gia’s heart skipped a beat, and she clenched her fist tightly.
Her phone rang then, displaying an unidentified number. However, she clearly recognized the number, and her
expression instantly became unnatural. She walked outside the store to answer the call.
The man on the other end let out two cold laughs and lowered his voice. “Ms. Chapman, enjoying your shopping
spree?”
Gia scanned around abruptly, feeling a chill down her spine!
“Don’t worry. We’re all working for the boss. Why would I cause trouble for you?” The man sneered. “I’m at the
plaza where you’re shopping. I want to meet you face to face and relay a few words from the boss.”
Gia took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm. “Fine, but you can’t get too close to me. After you’re
done, I still have to continue shopping with Lina.”
“Hahaha! Such deep sisterly love!” The man mocked her. “Fine, I agree. Five minutes later, at the cafe on the
basement floor of the mall. It’s relatively secluded. I’ll speak fast and leave!”
“Got it.”
The man chuckled. “Oh, by the way, spend your money a little more conservatively. Your good friend has a sharper
mind than you. She might see through you if she notices anything suspicious about your spending! And it’ll be
troublesome for you when she confronts you about it seriously!”
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