Chapter 243
Chapter 243:
Briley, unwilling to accept the turn of events, seethed, “Do you have any clue who you are speaking to? Take a good look and recognize who you’re dealing with p>
Before she could utter another word, Jacoby swiftly covered her mouth, his expression one of deep concern, and they both discreetly exited the jewelry store.
Having recently been chastised by his father, Jacoby was terrified of the consequences of any further trouble, fearing disinheritance if he made any more mistakes. Watching them leave in compliance, the store manager turned to Ashton and bowed deeply in gratitude.
“Sir, I offer my deepest apologies for the poor shopping experience, despite your help in preventing significant losses for our store. Please accept this VIP card from our store,” the manager offered, his tone both grateful and apologetic.
With a ceremonious air, the store manager presented Ashton with a sleek black-and-gold VIP card.
Ashton eyed the card briefly. A 15% discount at such a premium store could result in significant savings, potentially adding up to hundreds of thousands. It was evident that this was the most exclusive VIP card the store provided.
Ashton hadn’t anticipated any recognition for his modest gesture, and the notion of receiving something in return held little interest for him.
Yet, noticing the eager anticipation in the manager’s and the clerk’s eyes, Ashton decided against dismissing their enthusiasm. He thanked them graciously before accepting the VIP card.
Ashton didn’t linger on the thought for long; his focus was entirely on the necklace.
He wondered if Rosalie would be delighted when he gave this necklace to her as a gift.
Before long, after the clerk carefully packaged the necklace, Ashton didn’t linger. He left the jewelry store with the necklace in hand.
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Unbeknownst to Ashton, several news reporters were milling around the mall, gathering stories for their social news segment.
Upon catching wind of a jewelry store robbery that had just been thwarted, they rushed to the scene, eager to interview the brave soul who had intervened.
Unfortunately, Ashton had already made his exit by the time they arrived.
All they managed to capture was a fleeting series of images of his retreating figure as he disappeared into the crowd.
Despite the lack of a clear shot, a report titled “An Unnamed Hero in the City” quickly went viral online, sparking intrigue and speculation.
Meanwhile, Jacoby and Briley, still reeling from their awkward departure from the mall, were seated in a nearby coffee shop. They sipped their coffee, scrolling through their phones in a vain attempt to soothe their mounting frustration.
It was then that they both stumbled upon the news report.
While others might not have recognized Ashton from the blurry images, Jacoby and Briley had no such trouble.
Suddenly, Briley’s eyes lit up with realization.
She grabbed Jacoby’s arm, seizing on this newfound explanation for their earlier embarrassment.