Chapter 41

Thirty minutes after leaving the wasteland, Richard arrived at Elegance Emporium.

He soon met up with Sabrina and her friend Laura.

Laura was excitedly chatting with her boyfriend Mike, completely ignoring Richard’s arrival at first.

“Look at you in those clothes. Didn’t you think to dress better for a high-end place like this?”

She glanced at him dismissively and added, “Not that you can afford anything here. Unlike my boyfriend Mike, who looks sharp and stylish.”

She shot Mike a flirtatious look.

Sabrina felt a wave of frustration.

Grandfather had just woken up and suggested that Richard accompany them shopping for gowns for the evening’s banquet.

To avoid upsetting grandfather and to let him rest, she had texted Richard.

She rolled her eyes at Richard and bluntly said, “You’re just here to follow our orders and carry our bags because my grandfather said so.”

Then, pulling Laura along, she turned back to Richard and said, “Don’t think you can get close to me.”

Richard was unfazed.

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