Chapter 20 Pay Every Penny Back +5 Free Coins " Who said I don't have money ? I just didn't bring any with me today ! And besides , Clarissa likes my brother - she's practically my future sister - in - law . This mall is hers , which basically makes it mine too . Why would I need to bring money to shop in my own home ? " Chloe flared up like a cat with its tail stepped on , glaring at Clarissa . " This mall is your family's , so just take it as if you're getting them for me . Quickly pack them up and come out - we'll go see my brother together . " With that , Chloe tugged Yara's arm and tried to leave , but the manager and a few store assistants blocked their path . I'm sorry , miss , but there's no such thing as shopping without paying , " the manager said with a polite smile , though her tone- was firm and left no room for negotiation . " If you can't pay today . I'm afraid you won't be going anywhere ." " You " Chloe didn't dare lash out at the manager , so she turned her glare on Clarissa . " Clarissa , are you really going to just stand there and watch them humiliate me in your family's mall ? " " Isn't paying for what you buy just basic decency ? " Clarissa answered lazily . " Besides , you already owe them a million . It's perfectly reasonable for them to stop you from leaving . " Chloe stared at Clarissa in utter disbelief . She couldn't believe those words had actually come out of her mouth . And then , in that moment , the truth hit her like a brick . " You're not broke at all … You have money . You just don't want to pay for me ! " " That's right ." Clarissa smiled , looking completely unbothered . " I just don't want to pay for you . " " You ! " Chloe's voice shook as she looked at her like she was seeing a stranger . What the hell is wrong with her today ? She used to treat me so well - what changed ?! " Clarissa , if you treat me like this , aren't you afraid I'll tell my brother ? " " Go ahead . " Clarissa responded with a light chuckle . " Why don't you go tell him right now ? " The calm , fearless look on Clarissa's face left Chloe utterly powerless . Everyone was still watching , and Yara's gaze had already shifted - there was something cold and distant in her eyes now . Chloe felt so humiliated , she wished the ground would just open up and swallow her whole . " Clare … Just cover it for me this time , please ? Or … Or let me put it on the tab again . I'll bring the money next time and pay you back , I swear . " " It's not impossible , " Clarissa said , her smile turning sly . " Since we're from the same village and all , I'll give you a little discount ." The moment she mentioned " same village , " Chloe's eye twitched . As expected , Yara's expression shifted again . After all , Chloe had always sold herself as a high - class heiress . She'd never once mentioned she came from a rural village . Chloe wanted to disappear . Clarissa's definitely doing this on purpose - trying to humiliate me . " Out of the kindness of my heart , I won't bother you about the million you already owe . Just pay me today's total - 131,750 . Pretty generous of me , right ? " For a second , Chloe actually felt relieved by the first half of the sentence , but then the second half landed like a slap . She jumped . " I don't have that kind of money ! " " No money ? " Clarissa smiled . " You're saying you can't pay , huh ? Well , that's a problem . I guess we'll have to call the police . Spending over 130 thousand without paying counts as a major default . That's at least three years , right ? " Clarissa looked to the manager , who added immediately , " And ten years max . " Chloe and Yara both panicked . Yara rushed to distance herself , waving her hands in protest . " This has nothing to do with me ! She's the one who wanted to buy clothes for me ! I - I'm leaving ! " With that , Yara bolted . 1/2 Chapter 20 Pay Every Penny Back Chloe's face turned pale . " You- She started after her , but the manager and staff stepped in again . " If you can't pay , we have no choice but to contact the authorities . Someone , call the cops ! * 5 Free Coins 2/2 P