Chapter 9 " Yvette's lips curved slightly . She pulled out a card and handed it to the sales clerk . " || " Please wrap this bag for me . " The clerk's eyes lit up at the sight of the gleaming gold card , and her attitude toward Yvette warmed up considerably . " or course , Miss . I'll take care of it right away . " [ ] Stella's face turned sour , though she still didn't believe Yvette had money . " Stop pretending , Yvette . There's no way you can afford that . " ] Ryan and Daniel Summers also exchanged puzzled looks when they saw the card . Where did you get the money ? " Ryan demanded coldly . ] Daniel's expression darkened further . " Are you crazy ? Why do you have to fight Stella over something she picked ? Can't you see she wants that bag ? " Yvette laughed . " What I choose to buy is none of your business . Since when do you get a say ? " || The brothers were momentarily speechless . If she was part of the Summers family , they had certainly never acknowledged her as their sister . [ ] The sales clerk , however , didn't care about family ties - she only cared about who was paying . " Miss Summers , you did pick the bag first , but if you can pay now , we'll sell it to you . If not , we'll have to sell it to this young lady . " 1 The words struck a nerve with Stella . As the Summers family's eldest daughter , was this clerk implying she couldn't pay ? " Who said I'm not buying it ? We all know who can't afford it ! " ] She turned to her brothers , turning on her puppy - dog eyes and pouting adorably . " Ryan … Daniel … "] Yvette only gave a cold little smile . [ ] She knew Ryan and Daniel couldn't afford to buy it for her . The bag was expensive , and they were both still in school . Their allowance wouldn't cover it - especially since Stella often pestered them for gifts , draining what little they had . The brothers ' faces showed their discomfort . [ ] " Stella … maybe next time , " Ryan coaxed . [ ] " Yealt , " " Danuel added . " We've blown through our allowance . We'll I save up and Ve up and get it for you next month . " Stella's face darkened further . [ ] Yvette looked at the sales clerk , who immediately understood and went to swipe the card " Add this one , and that one , " Yvette said casually , pointing to more handbags . " Wrap them all together . " ] " Right away . Miss , " the clerk said with a broad smile Yvette's move was like a slap in the face to Stella Ryan and Daniel exchanged glances . [ ] " Where did you get the money ?! Ryan demanded in a low voice . " This isn't dirty money , is it ?" Daniel stared in disbelief . " You actually have money ? Where from ? " The payment went through quickly , and the clerk handed the wrapped bags to Yvette . ] Just then . Ethan walked in . " Miss , have you chosen everything ? " Yvette smiled . " All done . Though I did run into some bitches who wouldn't stop yapping . " Daniel's face flushed with rage , and he started to lunge at her . " What did you say ?! Are you insane ? Don't forget - I'm your brother Ethan moved fast , catching Daniel's arm in a firm grip that left him unable to move . " Let go of me ! " Daniel barked . ] Yvette's tone was calm . " Oh ? I don't remember having a brother . I'm an orphan , legally speaking , I have no family . And I think your family might have some kind of toxic masculinity disorder . You should get that checked . " [ ] Ryan and Daniel : " … " What the hell ? Was she cursing their whole family dead ? || Stella glanced between Ethan and Yvette , her face twisting in disbelief . " You… you're being kept ? That's why you have money . isn't it ? Yvette , how could you stop this low ? Do you have any idea how disappointed Mom and Dad will be if they find our ? " Ethan made as if to explain , but Yvette stopped him . " Then go home and tell them this - tell them you , the Summers family's precious daughter , couldn't even afford a bag , while 1 , the ' kept woman , ' am doing better than you . " ] Stella's eyes reddened with fury . " You … you're shameless ! " Yvette glanced at Ethan , and he immediately stepped forward to take the bags. She shot the trio a sidelong glance and started to leave - but just as she reached the door , she turned back , as if remembering something . The next second , a vicious slap landed hard across Stella's face . ]