s breath. Chloe's jaw hung open, her triumphant
his respect too deep. This wasn't standard customer service, n
answered, her voi
imperceptible nod to an assistant standing behind him, who immediate
ked like genuine relief. "It is a distinct honor to meet y
nod in return. "I
rossed Caleb's face, so qu
You see, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Sterling Center, we are holding a very discree
nly thing that made a semblance of sense. From the doorway, Chloe's e
esonating with importance, "all of your purchases wi
e mountain of couture from next door? Any piece of jewelry
eyes wide. Caleb gave him another infin
d of the 'Lucky Customer' story, but she wasn't
as all
slim, elegant black box. He presented it to h
. This is the Sterling Center Black Card. With it, you will receive exclusive access, priv
was a symbol of ultimate status in Veridia City, bestowed upon only a handful of the most powerful i
a prize. It was a tribute. A message of goodwill, not to he
he box. "T
actly what Caleb was hoping for. A
ken care of and will be delivered to your residence immediately,"
anding on the furious, humiliat
eb. "I would just lik
e instantly transforming from deferential to gla
r. "If you are not here to make a purchase, I must ask
g with shame, Chloe, Morgan, and Kylie turned and practically fled, t
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