Damien Lancaster waited for the three little ones to get into the car, shut the door, and turned around—only to find the woman behind him had vanished.
...
Ivy Sumrs composed herself and went to work.
In the afternoon, she didn’t need to pick up the kids, as they were going to Lancaster Manor for dinner, and Damien Lancaster would be picking them up.
After work, Ella Morgan invited Ivy Sumrs to go to the mall.
Ella Morgan could see that Ivy Sumrs had sothing on her mind, so she linked arms with her and asked, "Still haven’t moved on from Grandpa Lancaster’s passing?"
Ivy Sumrs pursed her lips, "No, it’s just that there are so things I can’t figure out."
"What can’t you figure out?"
She couldn’t figure out Damien Lancaster, nor did she know what he would ultimately do.
Ella Morgan said, "I saw news recently about Damien Lancaster and Rachel getting engaged. The old man just passed, and they’re already planning a celebration? Seems a bit rushed, doesn’t it?"
Ivy Sumrs sighed, "Maybe he has other plans. What did you invite out to shop for today?"
"Just wandering around, I don’t have a job right now, so there’s nothing else to do but shop."
"Did he accept the fifteen million?"
Ella Morgan’s expression changed at this, "He didn’t take it."
She knew full well that Timothy Walsh didn’t lack that bit of money; what he really wanted was for her to go abroad.
"Speak of the devil."
Just as Ivy Sumrs looked up, she saw Timothy Walsh and a woman walk into a luxury won’s clothing store ahead.
Ella Morgan tightened her grip on Ivy Sumrs’ arm, "How unlucky."
Ella Morgan pulled Ivy Sumrs away.
"What a mood spoiler. I’m going to splurge on a good al later, and you, my rich friend, are going to foot the bill," Ella Morgan huffed.
Ivy Sumrs smiled slightly, "Your anger proves you still care about him; you haven’t truly moved on."
Ella Morgan didn’t deny it.
"And what about you? Damien Lancaster is getting engaged—are you really indifferent?"
Ivy Sumrs furrowed her brows.
Indifferent?
Perhaps not.
Like that video from this morning; it left her feeling unsettled and uneasy.
Ivy Sumrs took a deep breath, seeing Ella Morgan’s curious gaze, she replied helplessly, "What about you? Why are you bringing into this again?"
Ella Morgan said, "I’m just curious. Let’s interview Miss Ivy Sumrs—can she really remain indifferent?"
Ivy Sumrs beca serious, "I’m not indifferent. I’ve prepared quite a gift for them! This engagent party is not going to be an ordinary one."
"What do you an? What have you prepared?"
Ella Morgan’s curiosity piqued even more.
"You’ll see in due ti."
The two chatted as they walked into a jewelry store.
Ivy Sumrs, sowhat disinterested, was aimlessly browsing.
At the counter, the shop assistant warmly introduced sothing. Ivy Sumrs noticed a bracelet with a unique design, "Could you take it out for to see?"
"Ma’am, you have a great eye. This bracelet is crafted by the famous designer Cy Bell—it’s one of a kind in the whole world. Let help you try it on."
Ivy Sumrs rarely buys jewelry, but this bracelet truly captivated her.
"Alright."
Just as she was about to try it on, a slender, pale hand suddenly snatched the bracelet from the shop assistant’s hand.
"This bracelet is beautiful. I’ll take it."
Ivy Sumrs frowned and turned around to see Rachel standing behind her, with a provocative look.
"Ivy Sumrs, I didn’t expect you’d be out shopping."
Ivy Sumrs’ expression turned cold.
The shop assistant looked apologetically at Rachel, "I’m sorry, Miss, but this lady saw it first."
"She looked, but didn’t say she’d buy it. I’ve said I’ll buy it. Are you saying you won’t sell it?"
"This..." The shop assistant looked awkwardly at Ivy Sumrs.
Rachel crossed her arms and glanced at Ivy Sumrs, "And if she really wants it, you could just get another one for her."
"I’m sorry, but this bracelet is unique—there’s only one in the world."
Hearing that it’s one of a kind, Rachel doubled down, "Then I want this one. Wrap it up for ."
The shop assistant hesitated for a mont, but Rachel, arms crossed, said, "I’m a mber of your store, spending millions here every year. Look at this lady before you—has she ever shopped here? Can she afford it?"
"Exactly, she’ll soon be Mrs. Lancaster. You better not neglect her." Nina Sumrs walked over and stood next to Rachel.
The two won’s faces might as well have had "I’m rich, I’m arrogant" written all over them.
The shop assistant, hearing them say so, dared not delay any longer and hurried to wrap up the bracelet.
Ivy Sumrs’ gaze landed on Nina Sumrs, a chill emanating from her eyes.
The other day she had called for help and took care of Sophie, so Damien Lancaster let her go, and now she’s out flaunting herself with Rachel.
Rachel stepped forward a few paces, her gaze landing on Ivy Sumrs, sneering, "Ivy Sumrs, I know you have so money now, but that’s all Damien gave you—it’s all my money."
Ivy Sumrs raised an eyebrow, "You’re really confident."
Rachel Shaw lifted her chin, curled her lips into a smile, while the red marks from being sucked on her neck were faintly visible.
Rachel Shaw leaned close to Ivy Sumrs’ ear and whispered, "Did you watch the video I sent you? Damien was really eager last night, he even tore my clothes."
Just then, Ella Morgan ca over from another area and forcefully pushed Rachel Shaw, "What are you doing? Are you so used to snatching things now, that you want to grab everything?"
Rachel Shaw looked at Ivy Sumrs’ displeased face and felt even prouder, "So what if I did?"
The shop assistant had already packed the bracelet and brought it over, "Miss Shaw, the bracelet you wanted is ready. Will you be paying by card?"
"Card."
Rachel Shaw took out her card from her bag.
"Wait a minute."
Ivy Sumrs, who hadn’t spoken until now, interjected.
Rachel Shaw chuckled lightly, "What? Do you want to fight for it too?"
Ivy Sumrs took a few steps forward and glanced around, "Are you only buying one item? The future Mrs. Lancaster must be very wealthy, I thought you’d buy out the entire store."
As soon as Ivy Sumrs said this, Ella Morgan snickered, chiming in, "Yes, Mrs. Lancaster indeed. Who in Aethelgard is wealthier than the Lancaster Family? Mrs. Lancaster is being quite frugal."
Rachel Shaw raised her chin, "Ivy Sumrs, do you think I can’t afford the whole store?"
"If you can, then buy it."
Hearing soone planning to buy out the store, the onlookers’ attention turned toward them.
Ella Morgan raised her voice, "Mrs. Lancaster is going to buy out the whole store, what are you shop assistants waiting for? Pack it all up!"
The shop assistant, realizing what was happening, looked excitedly at Rachel Shaw, "Miss Shaw... oh no, Mrs. Lancaster, are you really buying it all?"
"I..." Rachel Shaw opened her mouth, noticing that everyone around was watching and gossiping.
"Buying out the store, I’ve seen people renting out restaurants, but I’ve never seen anyone buy out a jewelry store. How rich must she be?"
"Didn’t you hear? She’s the one about to marry President Lancaster. Money is the last thing she lacks. A jewelry store is nothing."
"Exactly, Mrs. Lancaster has tons of money, it’s just a sha that she bought out the store today, and we can’t buy anything."
Rachel Shaw appeared flustered. She often shopped here and knew the jewelry was expensive.
Right now, she only had ten million in her account, not enough to buy out the store.
The shop assistant asked again, "Mrs. Lancaster, are you really buying all the jewelry?"
Rachel Shaw was about to say she didn’t an to buy out the whole store.
Beside her, Nina Sumrs directly said, "Of course, my sister Rachel has plenty of money. Buying out this store’s jewelry is a piece of cake for her."
This action even startled the store manager, who greeted them very eagerly, "Alright, alright, Mrs. Lancaster, we’ll pack everything for you, please have a seat and rest."
"I..." Rachel Shaw’s face changed completely, and the shop assistants, afraid she might change her mind, began packing quickly.
Rachel Shaw stood there, her face changing colors from green to purple, looking terrible.
Ivy Sumrs chuckled lightly, "Mrs. Lancaster, what’s with your face? Could it be you can’t afford it? Are you just putting on a show?"
Hearing Ivy Sumrs say this, Rachel Shaw imdiately acted like a rooster in a cockfight, lifting her neck, "Damien gave a lot of money, how could I not afford this? Are you kidding?"
Ivy Sumrs nodded, "Sorry, I underestimated you."
Rachel Shaw looked at Ivy Sumrs, appearing high and mighty, but in reality, her molars were almost grinding. While the shop assistants were still packing, she quickly went to a quiet place to make a call.
Everyone was watching her, and now that she was in the position of Mrs. Lancaster, she couldn’t let herself beco a laughing stock.
Rachel Shaw called Damien Lancaster, but he didn’t answer.
Rachel Shaw could only call ho.
Ten minutes later, Rachel Shaw looked more composed, returning to Ivy Sumrs, "Ivy Sumrs, I know you just want to see make a fool of myself by spending money. Now let show you what real capability is."
Ivy Sumrs nodded amiably, "I’m watching."
The shop assistant soon finished calculating the bill and respectfully approached Rachel Shaw, "Miss Shaw, here is the bill, please have a look."
Rachel Shaw glanced at it. She had ntally prepared herself but was still shocked by the amount.
Though she had enough money, it required Penelope Page to wire over the dowry ant for her.
Spending this amount ant she used up the whole dowry, leaving her penniless.
She hesitated, unable to hand over the card.
Seeing this, Ella Morgan spoke up, "Why isn’t Mrs. Lancaster paying? Can she not afford it? Everyone’s still watching."
Such a scene was unprecedented, so the crowd of onlookers only grew bigger.
Rachel Shaw, caught between a rock and a hard place, had no choice but to pay.
She took a deep breath and handed over the card, "How could I not afford it? Swipe the card."
A beep sounded.
Paynt successful.
The crowd let out a "Wow."
Rachel Shaw exhaled a sigh of relief, stood up, and held her head high as she looked at Ivy Sumrs, feeling extrely pleased.
Ivy Sumrs lightly clapped her hands, "Mrs. Lancaster, you are indeed wealthy, thank you."
Rachel Shaw looked at Ivy Sumrs smugly, "What are you thanking for?"
Ivy Sumrs, "You spent such a hefty sum in my store; of course, I should thank you."
Rachel Shaw’s face went rigid, "What? Your store?"
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, this store was in the asset division Damien gave , so it’s mine now."
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