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CHAPTER 45
Justin turned his attention back to Thalia, who was still standing beside him, her composure intact on the outside but clearly shaken beneath the surface. He studied her face for a moment, noticing the slight tension in her shoulders and the way her fingers curled slightly as if she were still trying to ground herself in reality.“Are you alright?” he asked gently, his voice calm and steady, filled with reassurance.Thalia blinked, as though returning from a distant place, and then nodded slowly. “Yes… I am,” she replied, though her tone suggested she was still trying to convince herself of that fact.Justin gave a small nod, satisfied enough for the moment, and gestured toward a nearby table. “Come on,” he said. “Let’s sit.”They moved toward one of the more elegant sections of the restaurant, where a table sat beneath a warm, ambient light. The atmosphere there was calmer, quieter, as though it existed separately from the chaos that had just happened. Justin pulled out a chair fo
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The moment Britney’s fingers tightened painfully in Thalia’s hair, Justin moved without hesitation, his reaction swift and intentional as he reached forward and firmly grabbed Britney’s wrist. With a decisive pull, he forced her hand away, breaking her grip and freeing Thalia instantly. The sudden release gave Thalia the opportunity she needed, and before anyone could anticipate her next move, she stepped forward with a force that surprised even herself.A loud, resounding slap echoed across the restaurant.The impact was so strong that Britney’s head snapped to the side, and her entire body lost balance as she stumbled backward, her heels scraping awkwardly against the floor before she fell. For a split second, the room fell silent, as though everyone needed a moment to register what had just happened.Then, immediately, laughter broke out.It started from one corner of the room, but within seconds, it spread like wildfire, filling the entire space with mocking voices and amused r
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Thalia’s fingers froze the very moment they brushed against the thick bundle inside her purse. And for a few seconds, she did not even breathe as her mind struggled to process what she was seeing. Her eyes widened slowly at first, then suddenly, as the reality had struck her all at once, they opened so wide that it seemed impossible for her to blink. Her hand began to tremble uncontrollably, and her lips parted in shock as she stared down at the neatly packed stacks of cash resting inside her bag.Justin noticed the abrupt change in her expression immediately, and although he had expected a reaction, the intensity of her shock still made him step closer with concern. Without hesitation, he reached out and gently held her wrist, his voice low but steady as he asked, “Thalia… what is it? Have you seen your salary?”Thalia swallowed hard, her throat suddenly dry, and slowly lifted her gaze to meet his. For a brief moment, she could not find her voice, but then she nodded faintly, as
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Britney, who had been observing everything with keen interest, exchanged a quick glance with Steven before letting out a short, mocking laugh. That interrupted their conversation She tilted her head slightly, her expression filled with exaggerated amusement as she turned her attention to the salesperson, who had not yet moved far from the table.“Excuse me,” Britney called out, her tone sounding loud effortlessly across the room.The salesperson paused and turned back politely.“Yes, ma’am?” she replied.Britney gestured casually toward Justin and Thalia, her lips curving into a smirk that made her intentions unmistakably clear.“I think you should be careful with them,” she said. “Those two cannot even afford a plate of food that costs five hundred dollars, let alone twenty-five thousand.”A ripple of murmurs spread through the nearby tables again.Steven leaned back in his chair, folding his arms with a confident expression.“She is right,” he added. “You heard the girl yourself,
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It was clear that she expected him to falter, to retreat, or at the very least to show some sign of embarrassment.Instead, Justin gave a small, dismissive shrug.“You are free to believe whatever you choose,” he said calmly, his tone calm and indifferent, as her opinion held no real weight in his mind.The casual nature of his response seemed to irritate Britney far more than an outright argument would have. Her smile tightened slightly, but before she could respond, Justin shifted his attention away from her entirely.He turned toward the salesperson, who had remained standing nearby throughout the exchange, maintaining her professional composure despite the uncomfortable situation.“I apologize for keeping you waiting,” Justin said politely.The woman immediately shook her head, offering a courteous smile.“There is no need to apologize, sir,” she replied. “It is not a problem at all.”Justin inclined his head slightly in acknowledgment before continuing.“In that case,” he said,
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Britney’s momentary shock did not last long. The disbelief that had shown across her face quickly hardened into something far more aggressive, as she had decided that Justin’s words were not only ridiculous but also offensive to her sense of superiority.She let out a sharp, incredulous laugh.“How dare you?” she demanded, her voice rising just enough to draw the attention of nearby tables. “How dare you stand there and call ten thousand dollars’ worth of food cheap?”Her eyes narrowed as she looked him up and down, trying to remind him of his place.“Have you completely forgotten who you are?” she continued, her tone filled with scorn. “Or do you think one small opportunity of coming to a place like this makes you belong or changes everything about you?”Justin remained where he was, his posture relaxed, his expression composed. He did not interrupt her, which only seemed to encourage her further.“You should be the last person talking about expensive food,” Britney went on. “Becaus
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