Chapter 1028
“What about this card? Is it enough for priority selection?”
The moment the voice cut through the air, the smug expressions on Jasmine and Crystal Chelsea’s faces vanished.
Noreen, having just finished her phone call, strolled over with complete indifference, looking as though the fierce standoff in the room had absolutely nothing to do with her.
She walked straight to the register and casually tossed a solid black metal card onto the glass counter.
The heavy card clinked sharply against the glass display.
The crisp sound felt like a phantom slap, instantly shattering the triumphant smirk on Jasmine’s face.
Noreen leaned one hand on the counter, tilting her head slightly. Her gaze skipped past the stunned associate and landed on Jasmine, whose face was rapidly draining of color. “I hear there are rules here? How fitting, I am a stickler for rules. Why don’t we have the store manager come out and see if this card gives me the right to skip the line?”
With her frequent attendance at high-society galas and charity dinners, she required a massive rotation of luxury jewelry.
Not just at this brand-she was treated as the ultimate VIP at almost every high-end jewelry boutique in Rivercrest City.
The only reason the staff didn’t recognize her was because Sophia Cole usually handled her personal shopping.
But the associate absolutely recognized that Black Diamond Card.
It was the brand’s most exclusive, limited-edition membership tier, with only three in existence globally.
Two of those belonged to the brand’s owner and his wife.
The associate respectfully picked up the heavy black metal with both hands, her attitude snapping into a complete one-eighty. “Yes! Absolutely!”
Without giving Jasmine a second glance, she pulled up the payment system and immediately ran the transaction.
Jasmine, who had been oozing superiority just moments ago, was completely silenced.
Her face contorted into an indescribably ugly expression.
Just to rub salt in the wound, Claire sauntered over, leaning casually against the counter, and echoed flawlessly, “Swipe the card. Don’t let her basic card waste everyone’s time.”
The very last shred of dignity Jasmine was clinging to completely evaporated.
Once the associate carefully packaged the jewelry and handed the luxury bag respectfully to Noreen, it was over.
Claire flashed a brilliant smile and waved at Jasmine. “Ms. Membership, take your time picking through our leftovers. Bye now!”
Jasmine was so furious her face practically twisted, but there was nothing she could do. She had to swallow the bitter humiliation.
The faint amusement vanished from Crystal Chelsea’s face, replaced by a dark, brooding look as she stood up and walked toward the exit.
done shopping.” Śwnovels
What a complete killjoy.
Jasmine panicked.
She had worked so hard to get Crystal out today, hoping to discuss a business collaboration, only for Noreen to ruin everything.
She hadn’t even gotten a chance to bring it up.
Hurrying after her, she tried to soothe the heiress. “Miss Chelsea, don’t be angry. Noreen won’t be gloating for long.”
Crystal paused her steps and raised an eyebrow.
Jasmine lowered her voice, leaning in to whisper a few choice details into her ear.
A malicious smile returned to Crystal’s face. “How interesting.”
Seizing the opportunity, Jasmine continued, “So don’t let her ruin your mood. Let’s hit up another store. İ came out today specifically to bu you a birthday present, after all.
“Alright then,” Crystal agreed, pulling a rare move and looping her arm affectionately through Jasmine’s.
Treating her entirely like a trusted ally.
Even though she couldn’t care less about Jasmine as a person.
Still, the enemy of her enemy was naturally her friend.
“I heard another little rumor,” Jasmine gossiped as they walked. “This Saturday is Noreen’s birthday She’s hosting a party at the InterContinental Hotel. Isn’t that a coincidence? You two share the exact same birthday!”