Chapter 79 The Higher You Climb, the Harder the Fall After resolving the issues at Cirrus Mall, Kate originally planned to have dinner with Hendrick. However, since Hendrick had to return to the office for a meeting, she dropped the idea. The incident had spoiled her mood for shopping. She decided to head home instead. Her initial plan was to buy a suit for Eric, but now she had returned home, disappointed. Sitting on the couch, Kate propped her chin on her hand and let out a soft sigh. Today wasn’t a complete waste, though. At least she managed to solve the problem at Cirrus Mall, which unexpectedly advanced her plans. Now, Simon must be thrilled. Someone suddenly put him in charge of a major project, overseeing a new subsidiary. This meant more opportunities for him to profit. Humph! She would let him enjoy it for now. Kate’s eyes grew cold as she checked her phone. Sure enough, there were messages from Simon. “Kate, your brother called and told me I’d be the lead on the Lowe Group and Miles Corporation project! He said you recommended me. Thank you so much! You’re so nice to me. “Kate, wait for me. I will work hard to be on equal footing with Eric and bring you back from his side! “I may not have the ability now, but someday I will. “Kate, I will not let you down!” Simon sent these messages a while ago, However, Kate had set Simon’s messages to ‘Do Not Disturb, so she only saw them now. When she saw Simon’s words, Kate let out a derisive laugh. Simon was still the same–all talk and no action. He was always making grand promises. As long as she gave him a little benefit, he would come crawling back, eager to please her for more rewards. Why not let him be happy for now? But be careful. The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Kate’s eyes were icy as she replied briefly and then returned to her drawing. She needed to get back to her peak condition as quickly as possible. Eric watched through the surveillance cameras. He saw Kate engrossed in her artwork. Chapter 79 The Higher You Climb, the Harder the Fall His gaze was sharp, as if he were trying to see through her entirely. +5 Pearls Her conversation with Hendrick, her arrangements for Simon–George had reported everything to him. He found Kate increasingly unpredictable. Her every move seemed to be something not within his plans. Her erratic treatment of Simon added to his frustration. Eric clutched his chest. He took a deep breath. The look in his eyes was dark and brooding as he struggled to suppress the turbulent emotions within him. “Mr. Eric.” Lucas suddenly knocked and entered the office. His expression was unusually serious as he reported, “Our men just reported something. The individuals we’ve been tracking for years… there’s news.” A cold light flashed in Eric’s eyes. His aura turned chilling instantly, as did the intense killing intent emanating from his eyes. He asked, “Where?” Lucas quickly handed him a laptop and revealed, “Three hours ago, a prisoner transport vehicle overturned on a mountain road outside Capital City. It was definitely not an accident, but someone was behind it.” He showed Eric a blurry surveillance video as he spoke. The transport vehicle sped along a mountain road in the suburbs, followed at a distance by a van. The focus was on that van. Lucas enlarged the image and revealed an arm extended from the van’s passenger window. There was a clear wolfhead tattoo on the arm. Send Gifts
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Chapter 78 I’ll Listen To You “Mr. Lowe, rest assured. I will do my best to ensure the success of this collaboration project!” Simon said excitedly, his face unable to contain the smile. He could benefit significantly from this big project collaborating with Miles Corporation. Even if he had to give up his current subsidiary, it was worth it. The subsidiary he managed now can no longer reap many benefits. He was initially seeking the next step forward. Still, he didn’t expect this great opportunity to be handed directly to him now. There was a hint of sarcasm in Hendrick’s eyes, and then he calmly said, “Then I’ll wait and sec.” Without waiting for Simon to speak, Hendrick hung up the phone directly. Disgust was evident on his face, and he looked at Kate, saying with some helplessness, “Kate, what are you trying to do?” Kate smiled faintly and said, “Hendrick, you no longer need to worry about this. This is something between Simon and me. I will handle it myself.” Hendrick wanted to say something more, but seeing the determination in Kate’s eyes, he inexplicably refrained from speaking further. Anyway, no matter what Kate wants, she still has us supporting her! Hendrick always felt that his beloved younger sister had changed a lot. Perhaps, as she said, she no longer wanted to live under their protection. Hendrick inexplicably thought, what if they couldn’t continue protecting Kate one day? With her innocent and kind nature, she would be taken advantage of. Perhaps this was also a good opportunity for Kate’s growth. Hendrick’s eyes softened slightly, and he then said gently, “Kate, contact me anytime if you need anything. The Lowe Group will always unconditionally support you.” Listening to Hendrick’s words, George also said seriously, “Mr. Lowe, rest assured. Davison Group will also unconditionally support Madam.” Of course, the premise was that Kate’s heart had always been with Eric, not with Simon! However, this was a statement of intent. As the butler, he naturally had intentions. express Boss‘ With warmth in her heart, Kate spoke softly again, “Hendrick, let’s take advantage of this opportunity to reshuffle the personnel in Simon’s subsidiary completely. Of course, we can’t rush Chapter 78 I’ll Listen To You “As for the collaboration project with Miles Corporation, I will closely monitor Simon.” Hendrick chuckled softly and agreed, “Okay, I’ll listen to you.” +5 Pearls As Hendrick spoke in a tone that seemed to be coaxing a child, Kate finally realized something belatedly. She just subconsciously gave orders to her brother and even spoke in a lecturing tone! Hendrick clearly understood everything she said, yet he still cooperated with her. Regarding strategy, as the president of Lowe Group, Hendrick was more capable than she was. Thinking of this, Kate couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed. Seemingly noticing Kate’s embarrassment, Hendrick raised his hand and gently rubbed her head, smiling brightly. “Kate, you don’t need to feel any psychological burden. Before, I always treated you like a child and didn’t let you get involved in anything. But now, I know that you’ve grown up. “Kate, your insights are all correct, and the plan is good. I’m pleased that you can see through Simon’s true face. Kate, go ahead and do it. We’ll watch even if you encounter challenges.” Kate looked at Hendrick with a wry smile and said helplessly, “He
Chapter 77 Entrusted To You ric’s voice was quiet, yet it carried an indescribable coldness. George shivered uncontrollably. He knew Eric extremely well, and Eric was really pissed off this time. And what had the Xaviers got to do with him? Mrs. Xavier was to blame for everything. She was getting what she had sown. She wouldn’t have turned out this way if she hadn’t teased Kate and said those things. Sometimes, just because Kate chose not to pursue or care about certain things didn’t mean Eric wouldn’t pursue them! The Xaviers were in big trouble now. Not only were the Xaviers in deep trouble, but Hendrick, along with Kate and George, personally examined the entire Cirrus Mall. Employees and security guards who were haughty and impolite. were removed, and those who needed to be held legally accountable were pursued. When Simon received the news, his face turned pale instantly! He had also put a lot of work into Cirrus Mall, deploying a number of his personnel there and benefiting covertly, reaping numerous rewards during the previous year. As a result, most of those people have now been dismissed by Hendrick! Upon hearing the news, Simon was furious, The main culprit was Kate! Couldn’t she just stay peacefully in her Summer Estate? Why did she have to come out and visit the shopping mall? And why so low–key? Is Kate deliberately trying to cause trouble for me and disgust me? Simon felt extremely aggrieved, but he still called Hendrick. “Mr. Lowe, I’ve just heard the report from my subordinates about the situation at Cirrus Mall. It’s fault for improper management and oversight. I’m willing to take full responsibility for this my matter. Even though Simon was furious, he had to apologise quietly since he knew he could not yet confront Hendrick face–to–face. He had to take his place, at least for the time being. For three years, he had been living” undercover in the Lowe Group. He could not afford to fail in everything that he set out to do. Hendrick’s eyes were cold, and he calmly said, “You don’t need to worry about Cirrus Mall for now. Put aside all other matters.” Simon’s face immediately stiffened, then he tentatively asked, “Mr. Lowe, then what should I … changes and will now be jointly completed by Lowe Group, Davison Group, and Miles. Corporation.” Simon was momentarily stunned, and a bold guess formed in his mind. However, before he could ask, he heard Hendrick, on the other side, continue, “The company’s senior management has decided to establish a dedicated design subsidiary to handle this collaboration project fully.” Simon swallowed hard and cautiously asked, “Mr. Lowe, do you mean… Hendrick detected the flattery and anticipation in Simon’s voice, and the coldness in his eyes intensified, but his voice remained calm. “Kate told me that both you and Ruth have some. experience in design, and she recommended you to be the general manager for this project.” “The Lowe Group will revoke your current subsidiary’s management rights and assign you to manage the new design subsidiary. Ruth will be the chief designer of the subsidiary. As for the other designers, you can select from the existing designers in Lowe Group or hire new ones yourself.” “Simon, this project is entirely entrusted to you. Can you handle it well?” Simon was almost ecstatic! He never dreamed that Hendrick would not hold him accountable but instead give him such a wonderful opportunity! He was thinking about how he could become involved in the partnership between Miles Corporation and Lowe Group. He intended to find a means to undermine the alliance between Miles Corporation and Lowe Group if he was unable to join. He had no idea Kate would suggest him to Hendrick to be the project’s general manager! Send Gifts
Chapter 76 Always Be Your Support Sensing the tenderness in Hendrick’s eyes, Kate sighed softly. She couldn’t help but say, “Hendrick, I’m not a child anymore. Even though I’ve married Eric, I can’t be considered the young lady of the Lowe Group anymore… “Kate!” Hendrick suddenly interrupted her with a firm voice, looking at her with some displeasure. “What nonsense are you talking about? You will always be the young lady of the Lowe Group, the apple of our eyes. The Lowe Group will always have a place for you.” “If you’re repeating such things, I will get angry.” Kate looked at him blankly, feeling a surge of bitterness in her heart, her nose tingling with tears. threatening to well up again. Yes, her brothers always protect her, even if she cut off relations with them in her previous life and was seen as ingrate by others. But they continued to protect her without hesitation. Kate forced a smile. “Okay, Hendrick, I understand, but I’m not a child anymore.” “Do you know? I will participate in the collaboration project between Davison Group and Miles Corporation as a designer.” Kate whispered in Hendrick’s ear. Hendrick looked at Kate in surprise, then furrowed his brows. “Why do you suddenly want to work?” Could it be that Eric cut off her financial resources, forcing her to stand on her own feet? Or maybe Eric discovered Kate’s design talent and wants to fully exploit her potential? Or could there be some other reason? Hendrick began brainstorming wildly, analyzing why his sister suddenly wanted to get involved in the company’s affairs. Kate looked at Hendrick helplessly, gently shaking his arm with a hint of flirtation, and said, “Hendrick, I want to share some of the pressure with you and Eric. I’ve always been interested in design. You know, no one is forcing me.” Hendrick looked at her, realizing she wasn’t joking, and then he relaxed. He seriously said, “Kate, the Lowes will always be your support. If Eric bullies you, tell me, we will stand up for you!” Kate couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. Eric bullying me? It’s been me who’s been bullying Eric! Balance: 525 Chapter 76 Always Be Your Support with a thick foundation before going out. +5 Pearls Otherwise, if Hendrick had seen them, what would have happened? She would have been furious. enough to want to cut Eric with a knife! Meanwhile, in Belford. Eric had just finished discussing cooperation and walked out of the office, suddenly sneezing loudly. His eyes immediately darkened slightly, subconsciously wondering if someone was talking about him. He took out his phone and opened the surveillance footage directly. Still, he couldn’t find that familiar figure anywhere despite searching through the entire Summer Estate! Eric’s eyes suddenly turned sharp, a cold aura spreading instantly. He tightly gripped his phone and quickly opened an app, but he only saw an empty screen with no new messages. For a moment, Eric was stunned. He then noticed a call record–a call made to Hendrick’s number.. Feeling inexplicably uneasy, Eric directly dialled George’s phone number. On the other end, George immediately walked aside to answer the call. Eric’s low and cold voice came through, “Where are you?” George dared not delay and immediately explained, “Madam and Mr. Lowe are both at Cirrus Mall. Madam hasn’t met with any dubious men!” George then quickly and succinctly briefed Eric on what had happened at Cirrus Mall. The cold and intense aura around Eric slowly dissipated. His eyes darkened as he murmured, “Mrs. Xavier?” His lips curled into a cruel smile, his gaze distant and icy. “Daring to compete with Kate, let’s bankrupt the Xaviers.” Send Gifts
Chapter 75 Nothing Personal Hendrick kept his word. He arrived at Cirrus Mall in less than twenty minutes, hurrying inside. with determined steps, truly living up to his reputation as the doting elder brother. “Hendrick.” Seeing Hendrick enter, Kate raised her hand in greeting. Hendrick hurried over and looked at Anton kneeling in this high–end boutique, along with another store clerk. He glanced around the imposing security guards, who dared not breathe. loudly. At the front desk, there was a pale, jewel–adorned woman. His gaze turned sharp in an instant. “Kate, have they been bullying you?” Hendrick’s voice turned ice–cold, his normally gentle demeanour transforming into that of an icy mountain. The people present had only seen Hendrick’s humble and courteous demeanour before. When had they ever seen him so cold? Anton’s face turned even paler, almost unnatural. He hurriedly explained, “Mr. Lowe, this… is a misunderstanding!” this His body trembled uncontrollably, and he suddenly pointed at the store assistant, shouting angrily, “It’s all this b*tch deceiving me! If I had known the person causing trouble at Cirrus Mall was Ms. Lowe, I wouldn’t have dared to bring anyone here, no matter how much courage I had!” “You d*mn b*tch! Are you deliberately trying to ruin me? Find your death! Don’t drag me down with you!” Seeing Anton completely disregarding his image and their relationship, the store clerk collapsed, her eyes empty. It’s over, all over! Why did I have to be so unlucky to provoke Kate? Why is such a pampered young lady, the wife of the Davison Group, dressed so low–key? She is wearing clothes that don’t show the brand. It looks like a street stall and hides herself very well. If she hadn’t concealed herself, how could I not recognize that she was Ms. Lowe? And how could I still insult her? Hendrick’s eyes grew even colder, while Kate couldn’t be bothered to listen to Anton’s nonsense. She spoke quietly to Hendrick, emphasizing that Simon had arranged this person. Hendrick’s eyes filled with even more disgust, and without hesitation, he said, “The Lowe Group +4 Chapter 75 Nothing Personal +5 Pearls Anton’s face became even paler, and he instantly collapsed to the ground. However, he refused to give up and said, “Mr. Bishop told me to be in charge of Cirrus Mall. I …” “Throw him out! Also, investigate whether he’s been up to anything shady during his time as manager, nothing personal!” Hendrick coldly interrupted Anton and instructed his assistant accordingly. The security guards directly escorted Anton away, and an investigation into his actions began immediately. His face turned as white as paper as he was dragged away. He couldn’t understand it. Simon himself had arranged him, and he even mentioned Simon to Kate. Instead of giving him a break, she refused to spare him and turned against him! Anton was even more clueless. Kate might not have been so ruthless if he hadn’t mentioned. Simon. But he did mention Simon. Then, it was necessary to thoroughly investigate this person! Even the manager of Cirrus Mall could be manipulated. Simon’s influence within the Lowe Group might be deeper than Kate imagines. Hendrick’s expression also turned grim, clearly indicating that he had also considered this possibility. Anton’s actions could indeed have an impact on the reputation of the Lowe Group. While the impact wasn’t severe, if left unchecked, it could accumulate over time The Lowe Group could lose a significant portion of its customers and public trust. At this moment, Simon could easily recruit more people, which would help him seize Lowe Group’s market, slowly devouring it. “Hendrick, I suspect it’s not just Cirrus Mall. Simon’s subsidiary company has a lot of issues.” Kate whispered to Hendrick, her eyes filled with seriousness. Hendrick sighed, gently rubbed Kate’s head, and said softly, “Kate, you don’t need to worry about these things. All you need to do is live happily and peacefully and enjoy your life with Eric.” As for these dark and unsavoury things, they are not something you should be involved in. I’m here to protect you, my little sister. Send Gifts
Chapter 74 Is He Qualified? As the store clerk continued to mock and laugh, directing a stream of relentless comments at Kate, the man’s face turned almost green with realization. He looked at Kate, who was smiling at him with a hint of mockery in her eyes. Suddenly, he turned around and rushed to the store clerk’s side, raising his hand and slapping the store clerk hard across the face! With a loud slap that stunned everyone, the store clerk let out a cry of pain and fell to the ground, holding her face in disbelief as she looked up at the man. “Anton, you… Anton’s face contorted with guilt. He ignored the store clerk and promptly knelt before Kate with a loud thud, slapped himself hard, and then said with sincere fear, “Miss, it’s my fault for not recognizing you and causing trouble in front of you. I’m sorry!” Kate just looked at Anton coldly, not saying a word. Anton gritted his teeth and repeatedly slapped himself hard several times, crying and tearfully saying, “Miss, I was wrong today. I will never dare to do this again! I’ll have this b*tch fired right now!” Anton trembled as he pointed at the store clerk, his heart filled with regret and remorse. If only he had recognized Kate earlier, things would have been much better! This situation wouldn’t have happened! Upon hearing what Anton said, the store clerk stopped her screaming in horror and looked at Kate in disbelief, her body trembling uncontrollably. What? This woman is Ms. Lowe? Didn’t they say lunatic Eric confined Ms. Kate Lowe in the Summer Estate? She’s like a canary Eric keeps in the Summer Estate without any freedom! But now, Kate has appeared at the Cirrus Mall, accompanied by only one man. Kate’s eyes were cold. She had only intended to shop at the mall and pick out a well–fitting suit for Eric. But she didn’t expect to encounter this situation, with the other party even arrogantly summoning the mall manager. Is someone like Anton also qualified to be the mall manager? The store clerk has an improper relationship with Anton and uses Anton’s support to bully others in Cirrus Mall. The reputation of the Lowe Group … must also be gradually tarnished by these parasites in secret! “Are you the manager of Cirrus Mall? Who appointed you?” Chapter 74 Is He Qualified? +5 Pearls Anton didn’t dare to be negligent. His eyes flickered as he spoke in a somewhat subservient tone, “Miss, Mr. Simon Bishop recommended me to be the manager of Cirrus Mall.” While not much was widely known, Anton was aware of some secrets. For instance, Kate cared a lot about Simon, and the Lowe Group also gave Simon special treatment… Cirrus Mall was under the Lowe Group’s umbrella, but it had more interactions with the subsidiary managed by Simon. He had a good relationship with Simon and has been running. errands for him, so he secured the manager position at Cirrus Mall. Kate looked meaningfully at Anton and said, “Oh, you’re Simon’s man, huh?” Anton smiled obsequiously and said, “Yes, Miss.” Kate should consider Simon’s reputation and not haggle over minor issues with him. Anton was gleeful, but he didn’t expect Kate to take out her phone and dial Hendrick without hesitation immediately. “Hendrick, I’m at Cirrus Mall right now. There’s something that needs your attention.” Kate’s voice was cold, and Hendrick, who answered the call, hesitated momentarily but then said. without hesitation, “Kate, give me twenty minutes.” Then Hendrick hung up and said to his assistant, “Postpone the meeting. Prepare the car. We’re going to Cirrus Mall.” Send Gifts 20 D
Chapter 73 I Call The Shots At Cirrus Mall When it came to arrogance, if Ms. Lowe could claim second place, no one dared to claim first. After all, as the apple of the Lowes‘ eyes, the heiress of the Lowe Group, and having been doted on by her brothers growing up, she might have the temperament of an heiress. Still, she was approachable and never bullied others. But when someone provoked her, Kate’s haughty demeanour as a young lady would fully manifest itself. In other words, she didn’t look for trouble but was not afraid. She became even more assertive as a young lady when confronted with troublemakers. So, at this moment, she leaned back on the sofa with one leg crossed over the other, her eyes. exuding a commanding and cold aura, utterly disdainful. While looking at her arrogant demeanour, the store clerk boasted, “You were given a chance, but you didn’t appreciate it. Don’t blame us now.” She seemed to envision Kate being embarrassed and disgracefully kicked out of the mall! And Mrs. Xavier also found a seat at the front esk, looking eager to watch the drama unfold. Still arrogant and obsequious, the store clerk even brought out some pastries and tea, saying. fawningly to her, “Mrs. Xavier, just sit back and enjoy the show.” Kate raised an eyebrow. So everyone around is here to watch the show, huh? Well, it certainly looks like it will be quite a spectacle. In less than ten minutes, a man in a suit, exuding a cold aura, walked in with an obvious expression of impatience. Behind him were several security guards with a menacing look. As soon as they entered, he demanded, “Who dares to cause trouble at Cirrus Mall?” Seeing the man arrive, the store clerk hurried over with excitement and pointed at Kate. “Anton! It’s this woman, she caused trouble with our esteemed guest in the store and was disrespectful. Show her some consequence!” The man, dressed in a suit, though looking somewhat mismatched, gave off a formal impression. However, on this man, the suit seemed to evoke a feeling of a child playing dress–up in adult clothes, giving him an air of … Creepiness. Upon hearing this, the man strode purposefully toward Kate. He looked at her casually and said, “So you’re causing trouble at Cirrus Mall, offending our distinguished guests and insulting my sister?” Kate looked at him coldly, her voice icy. “Your sister? Looks more like your mistress to me.” Balance: 565 +5 Pearls properly? Today, you must kneel and apologize, or I’ll ensure you don’t leave Cirrus Mall!” George couldn’t stand it anymore and spoke coldly, “So what? You’re the person in charge of Cirrus Mall. Are you able to handle everything that happens here?” Upon hearing George’s voice, the man chuckled disdainfully. “Oh, you brought a pretty boy with you? As the person in charge of Cirrus Mall, everything here is under my authority. It’s not up to you, is it?” Kate’s eyes flashed with cold determination, and she responded icily, “Yes, that’s right. I call the shots at Cirrus Mall.” As she spoke, she took off the sunglasses she wore on her face. Her stunning beauty was revealed to everyone present. The man facing Kate was momentarily. breathless, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at her. This woman is so beautiful! But why do I feel like she looks a bit… familiar? Have I seen her somewhere before? The store clerk burst into laughter upon hearing Kate’s arrogant words. “Haha! That’s hilarious! Do you call the shots at Cirrus Mall? How could you be so arrogant? If you can call the shots at Cirrus Mall, I might as well say I’m Ms. Lowe!” Upon hearing the store clerk’s mocking tone, the man known as George suddenly had a flash of insight. Ms. Lowe? Holy sh*t! Isn’t this arrogant and stunningly beautiful woman sitting before me none other than Ms. Kate Lowe? Send Gifts
Chapter 72 Are You Worthy Then? The store clerk’s face turned red with anger. Meanwhile, at the cashier’s counter, the glamorous Mrs. Xavier glanced over with a frown upon hearing Kate’s words. She said, “What’s going on in your store? How can you let all sorts of people in here? Aren’t you afraid of lowering the standards?” She looked at Kate with disdain and exaggeratedly pinched her nose, saying, “What’s that smell?” Kate’s fists clenched, and George’s fists also tightened. They initially wanted to browse the mall and quietly buy some gifts for Eric. Kate also wanted to find some inspiration. They hadn’t expected such disgusting behaviour from people in the mall. The store clerk who looked down on others and the pretentious woman with a nouveau riche air. Without waiting for Kate and George to react, the store clerk shouted, “Security! Where are the security guards? Get these two out of here!” Wow! They even want to kick us out. Kate’s gaze turned even colder. She swiftly stepped forward, raised her hand, and slapped the store clerk without hesitation! “Ouch!” The store clerk didn’t expect Kate to strike directly, so she couldn’t dodge quickly. Kate’s slap made her scream in pain, and she almost fell to the ground, holding her face. She stared wide- eyed and shouted, “Security! There’s a crazy woman here hitting people!” The store clerk was angry, raising her hand to slap Kate back, but Kate grabbed her wrist and retaliated with another slap. The unexpected turn of events stunned everyone in the store. Soon after, security guards swiftly surrounded them, looking ready to escort Kate and George out. Looking at the unfriendly security guards, Kate laughed coldly. “Is this the style of your high–end store? You think you’re something, huh? You’re a bunch of narrow–minded, arrogant people with no vision! With your quality and taste, are you even worthy to run a store in Cirrus Mall?” Cirrus Mall was the name of this mall. At the same time, this mall was owned by the Lowe Group. In other words… Kate was shopping at her mall. Even in her mall, she was looked down upon and mocked for not being able to afford the clothes in the store! It’s absolutely ridiculous. Chapter 72 Are You Worthy Then? +5 Pearls “We’re not worthy? Are you worthy then? Let me tell you, you little b*tch! You’re not getting away with this today!” The store clerk’s face twisted in anger. She took out her phone and started making a call while threatening Kate, “Do you know who my brother is? He’s in charge of Cirrus Mall. You hit me today, and you won’t get away with it!” The store clerk initially wanted the security guards to kick Kate and George out, but after being slapped twice by Kate, she couldn’t swallow her pride. She was determined not to let Kate off so casily! She is just some low–class person wearing non–branded clothes, dare to lecture me? Today, she wouldn’t let Kate off easy. She couldn’t stand this humiliation! Kate looked coldly at the store clerk making the phone call. She casually walked over to a sofa in the store and sat down while George respectfully stood beside her. The security guards wanted to intervene, but George’s fierce glare intimidated them, and they hesitated to move. After all, Eric selected these people, exuding the same icy demeanour as him! Kate listened as the store clerk exaggerated and recounted the situation to someone on the phone, portraying her and George as troublemakers who couldn’t afford to cause a scene. Her gaze grew even colder. After hanging up the phone, the store clerk looked arrogantly at Kate, chin lifted high. “Let me tell you, you better kneel and apologize to me and Mrs. Xavier now, or it’ll be much worse when my brother gets here!” “Oh?” Kate raised an eyebrow as she looked at the store clerk, her expression almost smiling. “So what else can you do to me? I’m so scared, please, tell me.”
Chapter 71 Can You Afford It? Kate’s gaze quickly settled on a dark ink–colored suit. The cool tone and sharp design immediately struck a chord with Kate. Eric was tall and had a somewhat cold demeanour. Most of his suits were black or grey, making him look austere and aloof, exuding an almost unreasonable sense of dominance. The design of this piece was also very stylish. At a glance, Kate felt it would highlight Eric’s narrow waist and long legs, perfectly complementing his figure. Next to the suit, there were matching silver cufflinks, understated yet mysterious. Just as Kate was about to reach out to take off the suit, a hand faster than hers swiftly removed the suit. At the same time, a sneering voice echoed in Kate’s ear, “Anyone can enter a luxury store now? Do you know this suit starts at least a hundred thousand? Can you afford it? If you’re not buying, then don’t touch it!” The sudden mocking voice made Kate’s body stiffen for a moment. Then, a flash of coldness. passed through her eyes behind the sunglasses. She quickly looked to the side and saw the attendant who had taken off the suit, obsequiously presenting it to the glamorous woman next to her. “Mrs. Xavier, please have a look at this suit!” “This is the highest–end bespoke suit in our store, crafted by the internationally renowned fashion designer, William. It’s a unique masterpiece by Master William, and there’s only one like it in the world!” The glamorous woman glanced casually at the suit and showed a somewhat satisfied expression. She reluctantly said, “This piece barely matches my Darling. Wrap it up for me. At the same time, she cast a disdainful glance at Kate, arrogantly turned her body, and walked towards the cashier. Watching the store clerk gleefully holding the suit, Kate spoke coldly, “Wait.” The store clerk hesitated momentarily, then looked at Kate with a very dissatisfied look and said, “What do you want?” After listening to the store clerk’s disdainful tone, Kate’s gaze grew even colder. “I saw this suit first,” she said firmly. She was about to reach out and take the suit off, but the store clerk suddenly rushed out and intercepted her, even mocking her with words. Does she think I have no temper? Did she say I couldn’t afford it? Who does she think she is looking down upon? The store clerk rolled her eyes and said rudely, “So what if you saw it first? Can you afford it? If you can’t afford it, step aside and don’t waste our time! Oh, and by the way, this is a high–end area. and photography is prohibited. If you want to take photos, please go over there!” 7/2 Chapter 71 Can You Afford It? The store clerk pointed unapologetically to a corner of the store. +5 Pearls Kate looked in the direction the store clerk pointed and saw several girls on the other side, taking photos in front of the mirror and the luxury items in the store. Kate smiled. Are they mistaking me for a fake socialite? The dignified Ms. Lowe, Eric’s wife, is mistaken for a fake socialite for the first time. This feeling… Hey, it’s quite novel! The store clerk looked at her smiling face with even more disdain in her eyes, continuing to mock, “This isn’t the place for people like you. You’d better find your place. If you offend our valued customers in the store, you won’t be able to handle the consequences!” With that, the store clerk turned around arrogantly and walked away. George’s eyes were full of anger. He couldn’t help but whisper, “Madam, we…. Kate raised her hand to stop George from speaking and smiled calmly. “There’s no need to get angry with people like that. They’re not worth it. Even if a dog bites you, can you bite back?” Store clerk’s ears perked up, and she heard Kate’s remark. She turned back with clear dissatisfaction, her eyes practically spitting fire. “Who are you calling a dog?” Kate smiled faintly. “Whoever interrupts is the dog.”
Chapter 70 Bridging The Gap With Eric’s permission, Kate could finally freely enter and leave Summer Estate. As for the cooperation project between Davison Group and Miles Corporation, he directly allocated an entire office building specifically for their studio with a wave of Eric’s hand. It is worth mentioning that this decision was made after Eric agreed to let Kate participate in the cooperation project, and the office building was specially allocated for this purpose. Eric had also told the Lowe Group. This office block would be the site of the completion of the three companies‘ cooperative design project. Miles had given Kate the address, but the office block was still in the planning stages. In three days, they could move into the building, begin formal collaboration, and get to work. Meanwhile, Eric had already boarded a plane to Belford. Although Eric didn’t message Kate, Lucas still dutifully took a photo of Eric’s plane ticket and sent it to Kate to reassure her. Kate stared blankly at the plane ticket and sighed softly with a hint of resignation. This was her first time alone in Summer Estate since she was reborn… Kate had a hard time sleeping that night. She eventually fell asleep while clutching Eric’s perfumed clothing. About midmorning, she slowly woke up, got up to wash, had breakfast, changed into casual clothes, and asked George to take her directly to the mall. George, now a diligent butler for Kate, parked the car steadily. He hesitated a bit before speaking up, “Madam, are you sure it’s just the two of us going? Shouldn’t we bring a few more bodyguards?” Kate chuckled, “No need. I’m just going for a stroll. There’s no need for such a big entourage.” George pursed his lips and instructed someone to follow from a distance. He stayed close to Kate as they entered the mall together. Kate let George do as he pleased. After all, she couldn’t roam around the mall by herself. George acted as her butler, carrying her bags and keeping an eye on her for Eric to prevent her from escaping. Not only George but also at least ten bodyguards were scattered all around, constantly monitoring her every move. They were there to ensure her safety and be ready to grab her and bring her back at the first sign of escape. Kate used sunglasses and a hat to keep a low profile while dressing comfortably. She glanced around the busy shopping centre, briefly experiencing a wave of nostalgia. Balance: 119+0 1 Coins 1 Pearls 4:17 PM · Chapter 70 Bridging The Gap Simon and Ruth. So now, even in the hustle and bustle of the crowd, Kate didn’t feel annoyed. She wandered the mall for a while before finally entering a high–end luxury store. Finished The shop carried a foreign brand that was known for its upscale custom designs. The store clerk saw Kate, dressed casually and subtly, and gave her a quick glance before ignoring her. After all, the clothes Kate wore didn’t reveal any brand, and in such a high–end luxury store, it was inevitable to have some so–called “socialites” visiting just to take pictures and admire the place. So, the store clerk immediately categorized Kate as one of those “socialites.” Seeing that the store clerk glanced at Kate and then continued to fawn over another woman adorned with jewellery while introducing luxury items, George’s brows furrowed instinctively, and he subconsciously wanted to step forward to call for assistance. However, just as he was about to move, Kate stopped him. Even though the store clerk ignored her, Kate remained calm. It was better that no one disturbed her, allowing her to browse the high–end suits and accessories in the store peacefully. She wanted to buy clothes and accessories for Eric. Although Eric’s clothes were all custom–made, those she chose and bought held a different significance. Send Gifts 20 Balance: 1 Coins