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Chapter 4 Shopping with him

I was taken aback when the two maids softly applauded.

“Wow, miss! You’re amazing. You’re the only woman capable of making Miss Yulia leave. That woman is disgraceful. Even Mister Andrius no longer desires her, yet she persists in coming,” the pretty girl exclaimed.

“You’re the one Mister Easton was talking about. You are beautiful,” the old lady smiled at me.

“I’m Mary and this is my aunt, Jes. We’re related. And you are?” Mary asked.

“I’m Caroline,” I answered with a smile.

“Mister Andrius left a note advising you to have your meal first before you both leave,” Aunt Jes informed. “He mentioned your errand might experience delays and probably accompany you at the mall around noon due to an unexpected meeting.”

After finishing my meal, Mary informed me about a small library on the third floor near Andrius’s office. I distracted myself by reading books. Upon reaching the third floor, I stumbled onto a balcony that offered a beautiful view of the surroundings. It was only then that I realized we were the only ones living in this mansion. The area was surrounded by a variety of flowers and two iron cradles were placed in the corner. It was a discovery that I had missed, as I was asleep when we first arrived.

As I was lounging on the balcony, a Bugatti la Voiture Noire pulled up and parked. I was astounded by its stunning beauty. Although I had only ever seen pictures of it in magazines, this was the first time I had seen it in person. What captivated me even more was when a gentleman, donning a black tuxedo, stepped out of the car, shrouded in the shade.

Removing his sunglasses, he glanced up to locate me. Thankfully, I had already taken a bath and was now dressed in a mustard smocking top and baggy pants.

I had already made my way down to meet him. After that, we had a brief chit chat before we finally left. Nonetheless, I felt a little apprehension when as soon as his car left the large main gate; I noticed a van following us.

He appeared unconcerned, leading me to assume that they were his security personnel…

Upon arriving at the mall, I noticed that there was not a single person in sight. Although all the stores were open, the sales ladies stood idly in front of their respective shops. As we walked through the mall, the guards trailed behind us. Unable to contain my curiosity any longer, I asked, “Is it a holiday today? Why are there no people here? However, even during a holiday, it is unimaginable for not a single person to visit this place.”

With a chuckle, he replied, “Actually, I’m a shareholder in this mall, and in its various branches. I don’t mean to brag, but when this business was on the verge of collapse, I saved it piece by piece. And now, I hold the largest shares.”

Damn! How rich is this man?! So great that he could even shut down a massive and popular mall.

As we entered a store, I scanned the entire shop with my eyes, marveling at the wide range of designer clothing. Tugging on the hem of his suit, I sought to capture his focus. Once I had it, I divulge my thoughts to him.

“There are just so many gorgeous garments to choose from!”

We began by browsing through the line of Chiffon dresses with a woman following us. After a moment, Andrius sat on the lengthy red sofa while the woman behind me made a selection of various dresses for me.

I grabbed a knee-length pink dress and checked its price tag. Regrettably, the digits I saw made me promptly put the dress back where it was. Nonetheless, the woman directed me to the fitting room.

I shifted my gaze towards Andrius, who seemed to be busy scrolling through his tablet. Maybe he had some pending work to complete, as the guard had handed it over to him earlier. My stare caught his attention, and he looked up to meet my eyes.

I gazed at him with a pleading expression and suggested, “Perhaps we shouldn’t purchase it here. The price for this dress seems steep. Maybe we can find it for a better deal elsewhere. The one without a brand.”

He gave me an indifferent stare as I proposed my idea. Switching off his tablet, he responded, “You needn’t concern yourself with the cost and expenditure. I’ll handle everything. Simply follow the woman’s instructions, and we’ll return promptly.”

I didn’t respond and walked into the room. I picked out the brown fitted outfit and accessorized it with a leather belt. As I emerged from the room, all eyes were on me until the woman spoke up, “What’s your opinion, Mr. Easton?”

With no response, he just stared at me, examining me from head to toe. I attempted to conceal the rubber shoes I had on, which didn’t match the chiffon dress. Struggling to cover my legs, I feared they would glimpse my underwear. This was the first time I had worn such an expensive dress, and I wasn’t comfortable. Even though there was nothing to adjust, I kept fidgeting with it, attempting to find comfort.

Andrius replied after a long time, “I’ve seen enough. I’ll take all the ones you recommend for her.”

I was just about to head back to the fitting room to change when Andrius asked me, “Where are you going?”

“Change of clothes?” I responded, with a perplexed expression on my face.

I left him and continued with our shopping. We even visited a few other stores before we arrived at the shoe shop. However, I stumbled while walking because they asked me to try on some stilettos. On our way back home, I suddenly felt the urge to use the bathroom. I wanted to notify my guides, but I noticed everyone was preoccupied. Andrius was busy talking on the phone, while the guards were at the counter collecting the things he purchased.

I had to go to the bathroom urgently, as I couldn’t hold it any longer. As I sat on the toilet, I heard footsteps outside, and it seemed like one of the mall crews. They were probably checking if there were any other customers left, since Andrius had reserved it for the day.

Upon exiting the restroom, the front door shut, and the bathroom light extinguished. Despite my confidence in the stringent security measures, my assumption was erroneous. Suddenly, I sensed a presence behind me and before I could react, a handkerchief was clamped over my mouth. Despite my efforts to resist, I eventually succumbed to unconsciousness.

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