A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 51-60

Chapter 51: Quelling Anger

Xia Ling did not summon Sister Mai Na's name instantly. Instead, she said, "Do I necessarily have to accept your apology?" Her temper had not been good all along, and though it was very much subdued in this life, she could not let it go so easily after being accused as a thief.

Lucas smiled kindly. "Of course, I have to be sincere with my apology. Miss, how about this, all apparels you get today will not be put on the tab. Additionally, I will issue you a membership card which grants you a 20% discount for subsequent purchases."

The 20% membership discount card was the most esteemed for that brand - it was the same one Li Bei Er was currently holding.

Li Bei Er looked outraged upon hearing that. Why was it that she had to purchase so many apparels and go to so much trouble for that membership card, while this country bumpkin could just ask for it! However, she dared not have an outburst in Lucas' presence. It was said that he had a mysterious background and that it never ended well for anyone who offended him.

Xia Ling saw Li Bei Er's distorted expression in the corner of her eye. She smiled, "Sure, we'll do it that way."

"Hmph, the villain getting away with it." Li Bei Er did not dare incur the wrath of the store owner, so she directed her anger at Xia Ling.

"Boss Lucas, the shopping environment in your boutique really isn't all that good." Xia Ling swept Li Bei Er an accusatory glance.

Lucas smiled at her statement. "Miss Li Bei Er, you know our in-store regulations - making a racket is strictly not allowed. Since you knowingly violated the rule, I have no choice but to invite you to leave."

Li Bei Er widened her eyes in disbelief. What, Lucas actually chased a regular customer out because of a shabby country bumpkin? She was not about to comply. "How could you! I was not the only one who was creating a scene, this country bumpkin was also..."

"Insulting or degrading other customers will result in the termination of membership," said Lucas calmly.

One line was all it took to shut Li Bei Er up. She was not going to allow that! She patronized the store often indeed, but she wasn't all that wealthy - the 20% discount was a huge enticement for her. Without the discount, there would be so many beautiful pieces she would have to give up on! She did not want that, it stung too much.

Li Bei Er was fuming as she kept her mouth shut.

The smile on Lucas' face did not change. "Still not leaving, do I have to call the security officer?"

Li Bei Er never expected that being the one to threaten Xia Ling with the security officer, she would end up being chased out herself. Infuriated, she turned red and stomped off briskly.

Xia Ling watched it unfold with no sense of regret whatsoever. Anybody who dared incur her wrath should be prepared to meet with a sorry end. If not for Lucas' intervention, Xia Ling would not have let her off this easily.

Lucas turned towards Xia Ling, recovering his friendly tone. "Are you satisfied with how I handled it?"

Xia Ling remained silent and apathetically shot Xiao Li a glance.

Lucas got the hint, but internally he was shaking his head, wondering where this demanding lady came from. But Xiao Li's way of differentiating treatment towards customers was a big mistake as well, thus she ought to be taught a lesson.

Hence, Lucas said, "Xiao Li, apologize to this lady over here."

Xiao Li hated Xia Ling to the core now, but as Lucas' employee, she could not disobey his orders. She muttered. "I'm sorry."