Chapter 236
Chapter 236:
Sensing her doubt, Tessa laid a reassuring hand on her arm. “Don’t stress. Once you sell it, the bag will no longer be your concern. If trouble ever comes, it’ll land squarely on her doorstep, not yours p>
Gabriela nodded, but her instincts screamed otherwise. Since Lydia truly wanted the bag, she decided to test her one more time.
Sliding back into her seat, Gabriela spoke evenly. “This isn’t just any bag. It’s a limited edition, and you couldn’t buy it now even if you had the money. And it’s untouched, never carried once p>
Lydia’s eyes narrowed, her polished smile slipping into a sneer. She recognized the shift immediately. “What kind of game are you playing p>
Gabriela didn’t flinch. “I want double the market price p>
The words struck the room like a thunderclap. Even Tessa stiffened, her hand darting to Gabriela’s sleeve as she hissed under her breath, “That’s insane p>
But Gabriela’s expression remained serene, her gaze locked on Lydia with unnerving calm.
“You’re out of your mind!” Lydia snapped, her voice rising. “That’s daylight robbery p>
For the first time, regret flickered in Gabriela’s chest. She had intended to sell the bag for a bit of money, something to help her prepare for the baby. But Lydia’s odd eagerness, her sharp edges cloaked in wealth, made Gabriela hesitate. Selling this so easily could spell trouble for Brenden, and whatever she felt about him, she still had lines she wouldn’t cross.
“It’s simple,” Gabriela said coolly. “If you don’t want it, walk away. No one’s forcing you p>
Lydia hadn’t anticipated her doubling the price. Her jaw tightened, fury flashing across her face before she spat, “Fine. Double it is. But you have to know—this is utterly shameless p>
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Even Tessa felt her pulse quicken, an uneasy chill creeping up her spine. Something about this was wrong.
Gabriela kept her composure. Her voice was steady, almost cool. “There’s no need for insults. I’ve decided not to sell it p>
She handed over the service fee to the store owner, tucking the bag firmly under her arm as she turned to leave.
“Wait!” Lydia’s voice snapped like glass. Her jaw clenched. “I’ll throw in another hundred thousand p>
Gabriela froze for a moment, then shook her head. If Lydia was willing to throw around such a sum, then there was surely something suspicious about her. As far as Gabriela was concerned, the deal was off.
Lydia’s eyes blazed. “Then name your price. How much for you to let it go p>
Gabriela straightened, her answer sharp and final. “Not for all the money in the world p>
The refusal only fanned Lydia’s fury. She practically shouted, “A million! That’s my last offer p>
Gabriela had already stepped past the doorway, but her steps faltered. The number hung in the air like a snare. A million. That was enough to change everything for her and the baby.
The deal was sealed before the hour was out. Lydia snatched the bag with a gleam of triumph and swept outside, instructing her driver to deliver it straight home. But she herself didn’t go home. Instead, she turned the car toward Fiona’s place.