The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1982

Serena's presence left Holly at a loss for words. Even putting aside everything else, just looking at

Serena in her wheelchair, with a plainly dressed "relative" in tow, Holly wondered how much money

Serena could possibly have to spend in their boutique after being cut off from the Collins family wealth.

Not that Holly wanted her money anyway.

The Collins family's prodigal daughter's homecoming banquet was live-streamed yesterday, and

everyone at the store had watched with a mix of fascination and disdain for Serena's shameless

actions.

Though Holly was just an average sales associate trying to make sales and earn a little extra cash for

her family, she didn't want a dime of Serena's money!

Just then, the store manager approached. "Holly, what seems to be the problem here?" Text © by N0ve/lDrama.Org.

"Manager." Holly started with a hint of resignation, "Serena's here."

Upon hearing this, the manager gave Serena a thorough once-over. "With that getup, Serena, anyone

would think you've done something shady and can't show your face."

Serena bristled at that. "What are you implying?"

"Come on, we all saw the Collins family's live stream yesterday. I just don't get how you have the nerve

to show up here shopping today. The Collins took care of you for eighteen years and you tried to take

down the true heiress of family. We don't welcome customers like you. Please, leave immediately!"

Serena was fuming. "What, is this your store? You think you can just refuse service to me?"

"You're welcome to file a complaint with our headquarters if you like, but let me tell you, RY has had

several partnerships with QY. Let's see if they give you the time of day."

"How dare you!?"

"Blacklist her. She's not welcome in this store anymore." With that, the manager spun on her heel and

left.

"Yes, Manager." Holly bowed slightly in acknowledgement, feeling a mix of satisfaction and feigned

sympathy. "I'm very sorry, Serena."

"Dora, let's go!" Serena had no desire to stay a moment longer.

Dora hurriedly wheeled her out, indignant. "This is outrageous, Serena! The customer is always

supposed to be right. How could they treat you like this? I'll tell Mr. Martin and he'll sort this out."

"As if I need this shop to survive!" Serena scoffed, directing Dora to another destination—a high-end

jewelry store called SHINING STAR.

SHINING STAR was known for its exquisite jewelry, where even the simplest necklace came with a

hefty price tag. Serena had been a regular spender here, but it was surprising to see a dozen or so

customers still in the store, considering it was just after the holiday.

As Dora pushed Serena inside, one of the sales associates spotted her and seemed to recognize her

but chose to pretend to be busy arranging the display instead of greeting them. The other associates

were occupied with other clients, leaving Serena and Dora unattended in the awkward silence.

Dora was annoyed. If Martin were here, the sales staff would have flocked over.

"Isn't Gladys here?" Serena asked for a specific associate, drawing curious glances.

Of course, a few of the salespeople did recognize her but chose to keep quiet. None of them wanted to

deal with her and acted as if she were invisible.

The sales associate, Amy, who had pretended to be busy with the jewelry, reluctantly responded,

"Gladys is off for the holiday."