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“This dress is ruined! I saw Lily come out of the fitting room with it earlier… She probably couldn’t afford it and decided to ruin it out of spite!”
Wendy had seen Nancy outside just minutes ago, taking a call.
Aurelia is Nancy’s brand. She is nearby and likely to stop by.
Even if she didn’t, I can call her over.
I always defend Elsa and can’t stand the idea of Lily being treated well.
Nancy had spoken out publicly for Lily, which meant she had a pretty good impression of her.
I couldn’t let Lily gain favor with the Luke family.
I, Luna, and Nancy had all been college classmates. While my bond with Nancy wasn’t as close as with Luna, we were still old friends. Elsa had once saved Nancy’s nephew, and our families had a decent relationship.
I want the Luke family to adore Elsa and kick Lily out like garbage.
I’m sure if Nancy believed Lily had deliberately damaged her boutique’s merchandise, she would never let it slide.
And once Lily pissed off the Lukes, who would want her?
Wendy raised her voice again.
“Everyone, come look! Someone just tried to stir up trouble with Nancy by destroying one of her dresses!”
Most of Aurelia’s clientele were affluent socialites and wives of wealthy businessmen.
They loved the brand and respected the Luke family’s power. Many even hoped to win Nancy’s favor.
When they heard Wendy’s shout/they naturally came over to see what was going on.
Even Aurelia’s most affordable dresses didn’t go below 50 thousand dollars.
As soon as the word ‘damaged’ was mentioned, the staff rushed over like it was a five-alar?n fire. Even the store manager, Diana, came quickly.
When Diana saw which dress had been damaged, she gasped.
It was a deep wine-red evening gown from the newest collection, priced at 550 thousand dollars.
Not the most expensive in the store, but definitely top-tier
It was absolutely stunning.
Displayed on a gilded rack in the center of the showroom, it looked like frozen flames, radiating luxury and elegance.
Crafted from a custom jacquard satin blend made in a top atelier, it shimmered like velvet under the lights, as deep and rich as a ruby.
The square neckline was edged with star-like rhinestones and hand-sewn Baroque pearls, tracing an elegant, aristocratic silhouette.
The skirt was adorned with hand-dyed, gold-dusted velvet petals, sculpted by artisans.
Beneath the fluttering petals, there was intricate gold embroidery, entirely hand-stitched. It was the final flourish that made this gown feel truly otherworldly.
It exuded a quiet power, a sense of nobility and mystery.
And now, the bodice, waist, and hem had all been slashed. The dress was completely ruined.
“How could this happen?” Diana looked horrified.
If we couldn’t prove who was responsible and get compensation, the store might have to absorb the loss.
And we definitely couldn’t afford that.
“Ms. Diana, Lily is disgusting! She can’t stand to see anyone doing better than her! I saw her with my own eyes,” Wendy declared, stepping forward with righteous indignation.
“She came out of the fitting room with scissors and just hacked away at that dress. She moved so fast, I couldn’t stop her in time! You have to report this to Nancy. Lily’s targeting her brand-this can’t go unpunished!”
“Um…” Diana hesitated.
I had seen Lily try on the dress earlier.
But I hadn’t seen her damage. If we are going to accuse someone, we need real evidence.
She quickly turned to a staff member on her right. “Check the security footage. If-“
“No need to check the cameras!”
The truth was, Wendy had cut the dress herself with the small folding scissors she always carried in her purse.
If they reviewed the footage, not only will Lily be cleared, but I will have to pay for the damages.
There is no way I will allow that.
Everyone in the store knew she was Nancy’s college friend.
Lily still had the VIP card Nancy gave her, which granted a 10 percent discount at all Aurelia stores.
Her relationship with the Luke family ran deep.
She’d also mentioned many times that her precious daughter had saved Nancy’s only nephew, Simon, and was cherished by John himself. Who would dare cross her?
Wendy was sure no one would dare to check the surveillance footage unless she allowed it.
Her eyes briefly flickered with a dark glint before she continued, “We all saw it just now. Lily snapped because she couldn’t afford the dress. She destroyed it out of jealousy!”
Diana’s eyes shifted slightly.
Only a seasoned veteran could be a manager at a luxury boutique like this, and in that instant, she understood what Wendy was doing.
Chances are, it isn’t Lily who ruined the dress-it is Wendy.
Wendy is forcing me to pick a side.
Everyone knew Elsa wasn’t just adored by Mr. Simon; she was also Mr. John’s favorite. Sure, Lily had dated John, but once Elsa returned, he had kicked her out without hesitation. How could Lily ever compete with Elsa?
Ms. Nancy valued Elsa for saving Simon’s life, and she had long-standing ties with Wendy. If I angered them, my job would be on the line.
Her mind made up, Diana discreetly tugged on the sleeve of a staff member beside her. The staffer immediately caught on.
“Ms. Diana, the security system’s been down. I meant to tell you earlier. But I saw it with my own eyes. Lily waited until no one was looking and slashed that dress on purpose!”
“Same here!” Another staffer chimed in, eager to impress Elsa. “She glanced at the price tag, muttered something, and just started cutting. If she can’t afford our clothes, maybe she should shop at flea markets instead. Destroying our merchandise is just pathetic. She’s a broke hater who can’t accept reality. It’s disgusting.”
More employees piled on, claiming they witnessed Lily damaging the gown.
If Lily refused to pay, they were willing to testify at the police station.
Lily almost laughed.
Power and status really did blind people, making them toss aside basic decency.
It was obvious Wendy had ruined the dress herself, framing me in the process. And now all these people were shamelessly flipping the truth just to get in Wendy and Elsa’s good graces, like they couldn’t wait to paint me as some psychotic villain.
Too bad for them, I’m no helpless victim. I’m a blade, ready to cut deep the moment I get the chance.
Smirking coldly, Lily tightened her grip on her phone, ready to speak, when Nancy walked through the door.
She immediately noticed the tense crowd surrounding Lily, and her eyes narrowed.
“What’s going on here?”
“Nancy, Lily is completely shameless!” Wendy rushed forward, desperate to spin the story her way.
“She tried on that dress, saw the price, and got jealous because she couldn’t afford it. Then she snuck back and cut it up! It’s a malicious destruction of property. Nancy, she came to your store just to stir trouble. She clearly doesn’t respect you. You need to make her pay!”
Nancy looked at Wendy with a complicated expression, then the corner of her lips lifted ever so slightly in a mocking smile.
Yes, we had gone to school together. But I never liked Wendy back then.
My only impression of Wendy had been that she was way too fond of married men.
I invited Wendy and Elsa over for dinner at the Luke estate after discovering Elsa was the girl Simon had been looking for. I gave them gifts too.
But it was never about admiring their character. I simply appreciated what Elsa had done for my nephew during those darkest days.
Once I found out Elsa had inserted herself into John and Lily’s relationship, I had cut off contact.
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