Mystery Bride's Revenge

According to what Lauren had found out, Selina was abandoned by the Harvey family and left to fend for herself in the countryside for two decades, not even making it past middle school, let alone elite schooling. This country girl couldn't even read, had no clue about respecting older folks, and just did things her own way without a hint of manners. All she had going for her were looks and shape, expected to just be some rich older guy's arm candy. Yet, unexpectedly, Trevon, a man known for his virtue and disinterest in romantic pursuits, fell for Selina. He pampered her to no end. Lauren couldn't wrap her head around it and kept the secret to herself

Shannon was totally shocked listening to Lauren and Madelyn. She wondered. Could this lady really be the wife of Trevon who's the CEO of Insight Group and the youngest master of the Brady family! Oh man, did I just tick off a big shot? Madelyn's gonna get me in hot water! I don't care about their drama. I just wanna steer clear of this mess, I can't mess with Trevon's wife! I'll lose my job

"Sorry, Miss, it was my fault... I've known Madelyn for ages, and we're tight. Madelyn, can you just let go of that necklace for me? Next time when the store rolls out some new stuff or there's a fresh collab with Angel. Ell hook you up in advance, no mess-ups Shannon chose Trevon's woman over her longtime friend. After all, the Hudson family's daughter was nothing compared to Trevon's lady, who was seen as the most respected

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"What? No way, Shannon. You can't do this! That necklace is mine, and no one's snatching it from me!" Madelyn nearly gritted her teeth. Fuming. she thought, "What's Shannon up to She's my friend, but she just embarrassed me in front of Selina! I even got her the job as a store manager at Carlier because I dropped so much cash here! And now she's pulling this on me for that gold digger Trevon isn't even serious about! Is this how she repays me?

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"Mudelyn..." Shannon was torn. She thought, "Why drag me into your beef with Trevon's lady? I'll get canned for thist

"You can't just jump the line, Selina. Madelyn ordered it and she loves it. As her older cousin-in-law, you gotta cut her some slack. Lauren tred to smooth things over gently. She couldn't let Selina snag the necklace because the high society crowd would totally gossip about how she, as Trevon's elder, was intimidated by the young woman who recently married him.

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Unfortunately, Selina wasn't having it "Why should 1 back off when we're basically the same age? Your moves

"You" Lauren was ticked off.

Lydia almost cracked up when she caught Madelyn and Lauren's faces of frustration. Their flop brought her immense joy.

"But hey, you're the elder here, and I don't want to keep hassling Madelyn as her cousin-in-law. It's putting the store manager in a tough spot, How about this? Since we both have our eyes on this necklace, let's bid for it Whoever puts in the higher price takes it. Fair deal, right?" Selina suggested another approach.

Shannon felt like she dodged a bullet. Despite the shop's rules, she bobbed her head in agreement and chirped, "Great idea, Ms. Harvey! Let's go for

Madelyn sensed something wasn't right. "You're using Trevon's cash, which is basically my family's money. You're doing all this to please an outsider at the expense of causing a conflict within our family

"No cash? Then why even bother showing up here? Don't act all fancy if you're flat broke, Selina retorted.

"Broke Me How dare you say that? You're nothing but a gold digger living off Trevon" snapped Madelyn. In response. Selina slapped her so hard that everyone was taken aback and fell into stunned silence Lydia whistled, thinking, 'Now that's a solid comeback!

Feeling her face burning. Madelyn welled up with tears. "You hit me again.

"Yes, I hit you, and so what? Trevon and I are legally together, and I'm your cousin-in-law. You were really rude to call me a gold digger. Since your folks didn't teach you manners, I'll fill in. Did that slap wake you up! Hope it did. You're welcome, Lauren? "Madelyn!" Lauren finally snapped out of it and checked Madelyn's swollen face right away. She shot a fierce look at Selina and exclaimed, "You really crossed a line, Selina! Just who do you think you are?"

"I don't know what you're talking about, Lauren. If you're upset, talk to my husband. He promised to spoil me and have my hack no matter what," replied Selina confidently. She then turned to Shannon and instructed, "Alright, since they can't afford it, I'll take it. Let's not waste any time or people will start seeing our family as a big joke. Get it packed up for me. I'll pay in full with the black card."

"Who said I can't afford it? Don't think you can just walk all over me with Trevon at your side. He's been deceived by you! I'll take this necklace! Holding back her tears, Madelyn was determined. She had already faced humiliation and knew she had to get that necklace. If not, both she and the Hudson family would become the laughingstock of Sokovis.

"Eine, I bid 3 million dollars, double the original price. Now it's your turn, Selina stated casually. Madelyn and Lauren both gasped, thinking, "She doesn't care 'cause she's using her husband's cash. How ridiculous to double the price of a 1.4-million-dollar necklace to 3 million dollars! Observing their hesitant expressions, Selina pressed on "Why the silence! Not gonna challenge me! Ms. Wells, pack it up for me."

"5 million dollars!" Madelyn hollered after being egged on by Selina. Lauren pulled at Madelyn's sleeve and winked, signaling that she should

Madelyn was so furious that she didn't stop to consider the consequences. She was determined to show Selina up by winning that necklace.

"5.5 million dollars," said Selina.

"0.5 million dollars Madelyn yelled.

"Alright. It's yours." Selina just gave up.

"What?" Madelyn was dumbfounded.