Chapter 5 20 " No ! That's not it . I've never thought that ! " Vivian said , her voice choked with emotion . How could she ever not acknowledge her sister ? Even in death , she would never disown Sienna . " I just don't want to be a bother . I'm sorry . " Sienna's expression softened . " From now on , you tell me everything . We're family . There's no such thing as being a ' bother . You girls are the only family I have left . If you push me away , I don't know what I came back for . " Vivian's eyes filled with tears as she nodded fiercely . After a luxurious hair treatment , they headed straight to the mall . Sienna stepped away to take a call , leaving Vivian to browse and try on clothes on her own . Then , out of nowhere , two women walked in . Their eyes locked onto Vivian , surprise flashing across their faces before twisting into matching sneers of contempt . " Well , well , if it isn't the lovely Miss Vivian Hart ," one of them drawled , sauntering over . " Long time no see . Shopping for new clothes ? " Vivian recognized them . They were her classmates from before , Bella Lewis and Marcy Walker . As soon as she spotted them her good mood vanished . She turned her back on them without a word . " Come on , Vivian , " Bella cooed , blocking her path . " Is that any way to greet an old friend ? " She covered her mouth with a hand , giggling as she looked Vivian up and down . ' She reeks of poverty , ' thought Bella . The nerve , showing up here like this . " Oh , don't you know , Bella ? She's too good for us now , " Marcy chimed in . " By the way , Vivian , did you hear ? Mason's precious Chloe is threatening to move abroad . Mason rushed to the airport to stop her - it was all over the news . " Vivian didn't want to engage . She tried to step around them , but Bella blocked her again . " Where're you going ? Marcy is talking to you ." Vivian rolled her eyes . " I don't waste my breath on people I don't know . " " What ? " Bella's face flushed with anger . " Vivian , do you still think you're the Hart's princess ? Everyone knows you were kicked out ! If you weren't clinging to Mason for dear life , you think he ever would have gotten engaged to you ? " " What's it to you ? " Vivian retorted . " She's right , Bella , it's none of our business , " Marcy pulled the fuming Bella back , but her eyes landed on the dress in Vivian's hands , " However , we've taken a liking to that dress . She then turned to the clerk , pointing at the dress in Vivian's hand , " Salesclerk ! Wrap it up for us . " The salesclerk looked apologetic . " I'm very sorry , but this lady has already decided to purchase this dress . Perhaps you'd like to look at something else ? " " What did you say ? " Marcy snapped . " Do you know who I am ? She's just a low - level office worker . Her monthly salary wouldn't even cover a pair of my socks . This dress is nearly five thousand dollars . Are you sure she can afford it ? " This clueless clerk is going to regret this , thought Marcy to herself . The clerk maintained her professional smile . " I'm sorry , Miss Walker ." " Do you want to get fired ? " Marcy barked . " I can have the manager fire you on the spot ! " 1/3 7:36 pm D Chapter 5 The clerk looked uneasy . She didn't know Vivian personally , but she recognized the woman who had just walk in with Vivian -someone who'd worn a globally exclusive , custom - made piece , the kind of client even brand executives respected . Having worked in luxury retail for over a decade , she knew her brands inside and out . And that was why she stood her ground , refusing to sell the dress to Marcy and Bella . The manager , hearing the commotion , hurried over . Seeing Bella and Marcy , his face immediately broke into a sycophantic grin . " Miss Lewis ! Miss Walker ! So good to see you ! " he said warmly . " My clerk here is new . She doesn't know any better . Please , don't mind her . It's just a dress , right ? " Then he turned to the clerk . " If the ladies want it , wrap it up for them ! What are you dawdling for ? " " But , sir ," the clerk protested , gestured Vivian , " this lady saw it first , and she said she was buying it ." " She said she was buying it , which means she hasn't paid yet , " the manager emphasized , turning to Vivian , " Miss , are you sure you want this dress ? If so , you'll need to pay now . " Vivian didn't flinch . " I haven't finished shopping , " she said coolly . " Why are you rushing me to pay ? That's not your policy . " The manager couldn't have cared less about store policy . To him , Bella and Marcy were high society , while Vivian - dressed in clothes that probably cost less than thirty dollars total - was just putting on a show . " Vivian , there's no discount on this one ." Bella taunted . " Are you sure you want to buy it ? I doubt you make that much in a year . " " That's none of your concern , " Vivian replied . " If you want it , pay for it , " Marcy added , " If you don't , it's not yours . It's a simple concept . " " Indeed , Miss , " the manager said . " Please proceed to payment . " A flicker of scorn crossed Vivian's face . They were so quick to judge , but they didn't know she had the black card . Before leaving , Sienna had left the card for her . She pulled out the black card , and , just as expected , Bella and Marcy's eyes widened in disbelief . " That's impossible ! " Bella shrieked , her composure shattering . " Where did you get a black card ? You can't possibly have one ! " The manager's jaw dropped . He stared at the card in her hand . It was a global , unlimited black card - the symbol of the truly , unfathomably wealthy . " My deepest apologies , Miss ! " his attitude did a complete one - eighty . " I was out of line just now , please forgive me ! Is there anything else you need ? Please , take your time , look at all our new arrivals . No rush at all . " Marcy , however , suddenly had a realization . She pointed at the card , a look of triumph on her face . " I see ! Vivian , you stole someone's credit card ! I'm calling the police ! You can explain it to them." Marcy was one hundred percent certain the card was stolen . Even with the Quinn family's standing in Vallaris , Mason's branch of the family couldn't possibly possess a black card . The Harts were even less likely . There was only one explanation . It had to be stolen . Vivian sneered . " Are you insane , Marcy ? Go ahead , try stealing one yourself ." Marcy gritted her teeth . She had always hated Vivian's smug attitude . 2/3 7:36 pm 3 Chapter 5 D " Vivian , you can't have a card like that , " Bella insisted . " If it's not stolen , it must be a fake . " " Yes , it has to be fake ! " Marcy chimed in , turning to the manager . " I'm warning you . She's just a broke office worker . If she can't pay , we're not buying that dress . " The manager's smile faltered , his doubts returning . Just then , without another word , Bella snatched the dress from Vivian's hands . Caught off guard , Vivian instinctively held on tight . There was a sickening rip sound as the fabric tore . AD