One Hundred Twenty Pages of Betrayal Novel

I had grown up abroad . My mother , terrified that I might bring home a foreign son - in - law , arranged for me to be engaged to a handsome and accomplished man back in Asteria City . So , I returned to get engaged . I was at a high - end boutique , browsing engagement dresses . I had just picked out a strapless ivory gown and was about to try it on when a woman nearby glanced at the dress in my hands and told the clerk , This dress is pretty unique . Bring it over - I want to try it . " The clerk immediately snatched the dress from my hands without a word .

Fuming , I protested , " Shouldn't there be something called first come , first served ? I picked that dress out first . Aren't there any rules here ? " But the woman scoffed at me . " This dress costs 188,000 dollars . You think a broke girl like you can afford it ? " Then she raised her chin proudly . " I'm the god - sister of Mason Cruz , CEO of Cruz Group . In Asteria City , the Cruz family decides what counts as ' reasonable . " " Well , wasn't that something . Mason Cruz - wasn't he the very man I was supposed to be engaged to ? I pulled out my phone and called him .

" Your god - sister just stole my engagement dress . Care to explain ? " Just hearing the words god - sister already made me feel uneasy . If Mason couldn't give me a decent explanation today . then our engagement was off the table . To my surprise , his voice on the other end was cold and distant : " Who are you ? Since when is my relationship with Aubrey any of your business ? " I was about to tell him I was his fiancée , but he hung up before I could finish . I was furious . So Mason hadn't even saved my number ?

Meanwhile , Aubrey Monroe was grinning smugly beside me , " Bitch , did you really think just having Mason's number would mean anything ? Dream on . " Her eyes scanned me with open disdain . " Even the janitors at Cruz Group dress better than you . " I had always dressed for comfort , not to impress , but I never imagined that my simple style would one day be used against me . " What era do you think we're living in ? Judging people by appearances - how shallow can you be ? Mason must be blind to call you his god - sister .

" Chapter 1 18.02 % Thanks to her disruption , I had lost all interest in trying the dress on . So I grabbed it and headed straight to the checkout . The clerk hesitated and said nervously . " I'm sorry , miss . We usually prioritize our members first . " Aubrey burst out laughing , clearly relishing the moment . She pulled a shiny gold membership card from her purse and slapped it on the counter . " This is a million - dollars membership card . What are you even doing here , pretending you belong ? " I wasn't usually one to argue with others , but today Aubrey had really pushed me too far .

I took out a black card and handed it to the clerk , trying to keep my voice calm . " Make me a member . And wrap the dress . " Aubrey leaned in toward the clerk and threatened . This is Cruz territory . If you sell her that dress today , I'll make sure Mason buys out this entire store tomorrow . " The clerk trembled . " I'm just an employee , miss . I really can't afford to offend the Cruz family . " People around me began whispering , trying to talk me down . " I've seen that Miss Monroe before . Mr. Cruz really dotes on her . You should let this go .

" " Last time someone bumped into her by accident , the Cruz family ruined them . " " Even if you've got money , it's nothing compared to the Cruz family . You'd better apologize to Miss Monroe before this gets worse . " Listening to the flattery , Aubrey looked like her tail was about to wag off her body . " Bitch , if you kneel down right now and scream ' I'm a worthless bitch , I admit I was wrong ' three times , maybe I'll consider forgiving you . " Chapter 1 admin