The Emperor’s only Heir

Chapter seventeen

Dario expected to have his card handed back to him and a “Thank you for your patronage.”, indicating that the transaction was successful but instead, it was the complete opposite.

This only meant one thing; Dario’s card was declined.

Brian and Amelia immediately burst into laughter. And so did the other customers. They were right. This purported pauper couldn’t afford the outfits. He had successfully wasted their time. They were right all along.

What were they even thinking when they gave him the benefit of doubt for a moment?

Amelia crossed her arms in front of her chest with her head held up high, feeling very proud of herself.

The shrill voices of the other customers started to resonate across the mall.

“That guy is so shameless. I mean, it’s okay to be poor, why did he bother when he couldn’t afford it?”

“You’re right, didn’t he look at himself in the mirror before deciding to come to a place as prestigious as this?”

“Well, there are so many of his kind nowadays. They think it’s