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‘Why should we shop together? Are we that close to her?’
Since Chloe Snyder asked to join them, it would be rude to refuse. Joyce curled up the corners of her lips into a perfunctory smile.
“Sure, it’ll be an honor.” ) ‘She’s clearly targeting me, right? Why?’ Joyce thought about it all day but could not figure it out.
When they arrived at a luxury brand store, the sales staff immediately recognized Joyce because she had an exclusive global membership and was their most important customer.
The manager hurriedly greeted her. “Ms. Powell, how may I help you today? We have two new arrival bags. They’re both limited editions with only three produced globally.
Would you like to take a look?” Without waiting for Joyce’s response, a staff member already brought it out.
It was indeed beautiful! “Wrap it up for me,” Chloe said without hesitation. Everyone instantly froze and looked at Joyce. Joyce’s eyes flickered, and her smile deepened.
“Didn’t you hear Ms. Snyder?” Everyone immediately acted on orders and wrapped up the bag for Chloe. As if that was not enough, Chloe bought a dozen more bags that the store manager introduced to Joyce.
Joyce did not fight with Chloe and let her get the items.
They shopped at several other luxury brand stores, where Chloe bought everything introduced to Joyce, Yvette gently pulled Joyce’s arm and said, “This Chloe is more energetic than me when it comes to shopping, huh?” Joyce smiled meaningfully.
When they were almost done shopping, Joyce’s feet were sore.
She sat in the outdoor cafe upstairs, sipping on a cup of coffee. The rich aroma of the coffee instantly relaxed her. Chloe finished paying for her items and came over with Ingrid.
She also ordered a cup of coffee for herself. Joyce smiled at her, looking relaxed and comfortable. “Ms. Snyder, did you have a good time shopping?” Chloe froze for a moment. “It’s alright…”
She seemed to be pondering her words. “Ms. Powell, you seem to like the things I bought too.
Don’t you feel mad that I got them first?” Almost everything that the stores recommended to Joyce was bought by Chloe. Joyce did not even ask for a thing.
It was strange. She did not look mad either. Joyce chuckled with curved eyes. She casually flipped her long, wavy hair to the back and smiled brightly.
“Ms. Snyder, I guess you didn’t know that this mall is owned by me. Since you’re so kind to patronize my business, why would I be mad? I’m more than glad that you’re willing to spend money here.”
The more things that Chloe bought; the happier Joyce was. In an instant, their expressions changed dramatically, especially Ingrid Beckett.
Ingrid’s expression was quite amusing to look at. This mall was the most popular spot for high-society ladies. The cheapest carpet here was at least six figures.
Ingrid was unaware that this mall belonged to Joyce. What shocking news! a Chloe’s body stiffened for a moment.
Her eyes exuded a chill. a “You played me?” She questioned nonchalantly. Joyce looked at her frankly. “Ms. Snyder, you’re the one who wanted to mess with me. I didn’t force you to buy anything…”
The corners of her lips hooked up into a cold smile. ‘Who does she think she’s messing with? So what if she’s been the president of her company for a long time? When she’s still in college, I’ve already started my career in Europe!’ Joyce thought.
The surrounding atmosphere was silent for a moment with a harsh chill.
Chloe had been in the industry for a long time and could kill those high-society ladies with one look. However, Chloe could not see through Joyce.
Chloe’s aura and actions also had no effect on Joyce. Joyce was simply impervious and unfazed. The air was stagnant for a while. Chloe let out a cold laugh.
“Alright, I lost this time. No wonder those men like to flock around you, Ms. Powell, you’re really different.” ‘Those men?’ Joyce was perplexed.
Besides the annoying and clingy Ian, who else was there?’ However, Joyce finally understood something ‘Don’t tell me that Chloe’s enmity is because of Ian?’ It suddenly dawned on Joyce.
“Ms. Snyder, are you targeting me because of Ian Carter?”
Joyce rested her elbows on the coffee table, cupped her face with both hands, and asked Chloe the question with a tilt of her head.
One second… Two seconds… Three seconds… There was no answer from Chloe, so she acquiesced to it. Joyce smiled knowingly.
Having her innermost thoughts exposed, Chloe’s calm and emotionless eyes finally carried a hint of annoyance, “I just can’t stand seeing you treating others like a side dish.
Do you think it’s very fulfilling?” “What?” Chloe’s words were harsh to hear.
“Am I wrong? Second Young Master Carter has feelings for you, but you just keep leading him on. Is that not treating him like a side dish?” Chloe questioned Joyce bluntly.
Yvette could not help but speak up. When did you ever see Joyce leading Ian on? What do you know about our relationship anyway?” Chloe looked embarrassed, but she still refused to back down.
“Just because you’re close friends, it’s fine for Ms. Powell to play with his feelings without any guilt?” Joyce’s face sank slightly. Her good temper and patience were worn out. “Play with his feelings?” Joyce sneered.
“Ms. Snyder, which eye of yours saw me toying with Ian? This has all been Ian’s one-sided wishful thinking.” “) ‘I’m exhausted dealing with him…
How did I become a f*ckgirl who toys around with other people’s feelings?! She’s treating me like I’m a scumbag? Unbelievable! How ridiculous!’ Joyce thought. Chloe clenched her teeth.
Her face was taut, and her aura was oppressive. “If you don’t like him, you should just cut off all his hopes. Isn’t leading him on and still being so friendly with him toying with his feelings?” If this were anyone else, they would have freaked out.
However, Joyce just snorted lightly. “Ms. Snyder, do you think that I must cut off all ties with lan to reject him?” 3/7 Scanned with CamScanner With it Chloe did not answer, but that was what she meant.
‘Ridiculous!’ Joyce glanced at Chloe’s expressionless face. ‘Chloe probably planned this little show of dominance for a long time, huh?’ Joyce and Ian were childhood friends who grew up together.
She had been actively ignoring Ian’s advances to her. Joyce even blatantly rejected him a dozen times. Thus, she had a clear conscience on this.
Even if they could not be together romantically, there was no need to break their years of friendship.
‘Is Chloe Snyder insane?’ Joyce hooked her lips and smiled insouciantly, Her voice was nonchalant as she said, “ Ms. Snyder, I guess you’ve never had the With it opportunity to reject others.
Not all male and female friendships have to be romantic. Ian’s the one who wanted to break out of the friendzone and take this relationship further, but I didn’t give him the chance.
Otherwise, I would’ve just accepted that piece of land.” ) There were some things that Joyce need not say too clearly. If Chloe had a brain, she should know that the problem was not with Joyce.
‘What right did she have to come over to give me a hard time about this?’ Joyce thought. Chloe’s face stiffened slightly. She looked away and was relentless.
“I think that you ‘re just looking for other options while refusing to let go of him.”
She was hostile. Yvette snorted and could not stand it any longer. “What the hell is wrong with you? Joyce made it very clear that we’re all childhood friends and that it’s impossible for her and lan to just cut off their friendship.
If you like Ian so much, you can go after him yourself! Do you think that Ian not liking you is Joyce’s fault?” ‘Who the hell does she think she is? Who is she trying to flaunt around and act all high and mighty for?’ Yvette could not tolerate Chloe’s insufferable attitude.
Chloe’s face turned glum for a moment. There was a heaviness and forbearance in her eyes.
However, Chloe was used to all kinds of scenes, having been in the industry for so long, so she was very good at hiding her emotions.