CHAPTER 15

Unknown to everyone, earlier, Mr Johnson, concerned that Evan had been in the boutique for a long time, got out of the car to check on him.

When he saw the commotion from outside, he quickly dialed the manager's number, reported the situation, and instructed him to come immediately, which he promptly did.

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Mr Patrick, still reeling from being shut down by the manager he thought he was close to, watched in disbelief as the manager turned to Evan and said,

"Please, sir, what did you come here to get? Just mention it, and it will be brought to you right now. You also don't have to pay, it's all on me"

"What?!" Mr Patrick fumed with envy. Despite his close relationship with the manager, he had never enjoyed such favor from him.

Why was this supposed peasant receiving such special treatment?

"Why are you doing this, Mr Julian? What has this peasant done to deserve all these favors?" Mr Patrick asked, his voice dripping with bitter anger as he glared at Evan in disgust.

"I thought I tol