Chapter 19 A Brutal Slap in the Face +5 Free Coins Chloe , does it really look good ? " Yara asked , stepping out of the fitting room in the store's outfit . Tve never worn anything this nice before Maybe it doesn't suit me . And it's so expensive … Maybe I should just forget it . " " I'm not short on money , and it's not like you're paying . What are you so worried about ? Just get this one . You usually dress so plain . I'm embarrassed to be seen with you ." Chloe spoke with the entitled flair of a rich girl , and it only made Yara admire her more . Wow . Chloe's family must be filthy rich… I'm so jealous . " Come on , let's check out . I told you , money's not a problem . " Chloe led Yara to the front desk . When she saw Clarissa was still there , her brows furrowed in irritation . " Why are you still here ? But she didn't bother waiting for a response . Instead , she turned to the sales assistant and handed over the clothes . " We're done trying things on - just these dozen or so pieces . Pack them up and have them delivered to my place . " done Her so - called " place " was actually a small villa that Clarissa had bought for her , one in a luxury neighborhood , no less . When Chloe rattled off her address , Yara's admiration deepened . Houses there cost a fortune … Chloe's really loaded ! " Gor it . Would you like us to remove the tags now ? the manager asked with a polite smile . Just keep in mind that once the tags are cut , returns and exchanges won't be accepted . " Why would Miss Gosling ever need to return anything ? " Clarissa chimed in lazily . " You think she's the type who pretends to be rich , buys a bunch of clothes , then turns around and returns them ? That's kind of insulting , don't you think ? " " I apologize if I worded it poorly ," the manager replied smoothly . Of course , Miss Gosling isn't the type to flash cash she doesn't have . Even if the tags were still intact , she'd never bring anything back . " Chloe narrowed her eyes at Clarissa . What's with her tone today ? Something's off . And the manager never made a point about removing tags before … But Chloe didn't dwell on it . She was too busy enjoying the way Yara was looking at her - with pure admiration . She loved . being the center of attention . And cutting the tags didn't make a difference to her anyway . " Cun the tags , " she instructed with a dramatic wave of her hand . As soon as she finished speaking , the manager swiftly snipped the tags off every piece , packed the clothes neatly , and handed them over . " Will that be credit or cash ? " " Put it on my tab , Chloe replied , growing impatient . " I'm afraid that won't be possible , the manager replied with a pleasant smile . Chloe snapped her head toward her . " Why not ?! " " Miss Gosling , we checked your account . You've already charged a total of one million to your name at this mall , which is the maximum credit limit . If you'd like to continue shopping on account , you'll need to settle the outstanding balance first , the manager explained The smile froze on Chloe's face . A credit limit ?! Yara's right here . I can't embarrass myself in front of her ! Well , good thing Clarissa's still here ! " Clarissa ! Pay for me ! " she barked without hesitation , as if it were the most natural thing in the world . " You want me to pay ? " Clarissa tilted her head , her tone casual and amused . " Just cover it for now ! I'll pay you back later ! Chloe could feel people beginning to stare . It was humiliating . 1/2 8.01 PM Chapter 19 A Brutal Slap in the Face +5 Free Coins " You already owe my family a million . How exactly are you planning to pay me back ? " Clarissa smiled at her . " It's not that I don't want to help you , but you know … thanks to your brother , my family's been pretty upset with me lately . They've stopped giving me money " You're in debt , Chloe ? " Yara's expression shifted . " Aren't you some rich heiress ? How can you not have any money ? "
