Marrying my secret admirer after my husband's fake death novel Chapter 26

Edith’s brows knit together as she instinctively stepped in front of Jayne, shielding her while fixing her gaze on the saleswoman. “Can you even afford these earrings?” she asked coolly.

Chanel jewelry–luxury with a capital L.

Even for a simple pair of earrings, the price tag started in the five figures.

Her question left the saleswoman momentarily speechless, but it only made her more brazen than before.

“Maybe I can’t afford them, but at least I’m not wasting someone’s time at work, am l? I don’t know what you two are playing at. If you can’t afford it, why not browse brands in your price range? Why come here and waste our time?”

Jayne tugged on Edith’s sleeve, quietly urging her to let it go.

Edith understood her mother’s temperament. Jayne had always believed it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

But the problem with always turning the other cheek was that people with nasty dispositions started to see you as an easy target.

Edith wasn’t about to back down. She pressed her lips together and shot back, “Have we wasted your time? Isn’t your job to help customers? Even if I don’t buy a thing, the moment I walk in, I’m a customer.”

The saleswoman rolled her eyes so hard Edith thought they might get stuck. “Don’t give me that ‘customer is always right‘ nonsense. Here, sales are king. If you’re not buying, then leave.”

Jayne looked torn, unsure whether they should buy something or just leave.

Edith stood her ground, eyes narrowed. “I never said I wasn’t buying. And even if I did, you have no right to throw us out.”

The saleswoman sneered, nearly tipping her head back with the force of her eye

roll.

Tension crackled in the air–until a low, unhurried voice broke the silence. “We’ll

take them.”

One word, spoken with quiet authority, drew every eye in the boutique.

Edith looked up and saw a familiar profile. Strong features, a hint of aristocratic

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reserve, and an effortless air of command. Even a single word from him drew all

the attention in the room

Justin, having spoken, let his gaze sweep over everyone present. In his eyes, Edith saw only one word; untouchable.

He strode over and came to stand beside Edith. When he looked down at her, his expression softened, gentler than anyone would expect.

“We’ll buy them,” he said, “but not from her.”

Then he looked up at the now–flustered saleswoman. “Call your manager, please, We might be making a larger purchase”

For several long seconds, the saleswoman stood frozen, utterly at a loss–then, as if compelled, she turned and hurried off to find the manager.

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