CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 157: HER FACE WAS SWOLLEN FROM BEING SLAPPED

Estelle Sterling is quite the sharp spirit. Upon seeing the situation, she immediately spoke up, "Uncle, someone just mocked us for not being able to afford clothes."

Elijah Hayes immediately turned to the sales assistant, his gaze stern, "Miss Sterling is a VIP at our mall, she can even empty out the entire store if she wishes."

The sales assistant immediately bowed and apologized, "Forgive us, it was our mistake."

Sylvia Dempsey, seeing Elijah and the sales assistant almost admit to their error, looked displeased and said, "What’s going on here? Chelsea should be the mall’s VIP, right?"

She believed these people had mistaken identities and were trying to curry favor with Eleanor Sterling.

Elijah’s gaze swept over Sylvia and then turned to the mall manager, "Manager Sun, who decides who the VIPs at the mall are?"

The mall manager, hearing this, broke out in a cold sweat.

This mall belongs to The Faulkner Group’s Global Mall, adopting a high-end approach. Each year, it issues two VIP cards, allowing people to shop without paying, and items will be personally delivered by the mall stores.

These VIPs are normally clients closely collaborating with The Faulkner Group, and even he doesn’t have the authority to decide.

"Well... Assistant Hayes, don’t misunderstand, they’re not VIPs of the mall."

He gave the sales assistants a fierce glare, his expression very unhappy, nearly being harmed by them, such clueless individuals.

Chelsea Sterling’s face turned a shade darker.

It would have been fine if Elijah had gone to curry favor with Eleanor Sterling, but to even contradict her — does he even know she’s Alaric Faulkner’s big sister-in-law?

Sylvia Dempsey, standing by her side, voiced the thoughts in her mind, "That’s impossible, you don’t know who Chelsea is? She’s President Faulkner’s big sister-in-law! How could she not be a VIP?"

Selena Lockwood also spoke up, addressing Elijah, "You’re President Faulkner’s assistant, right? Mistaken identities are a serious matter.

When President Faulkner finds out, there’ll be hell to pay. Apologize now — Chelsea won’t hold it against you."

Elijah was well aware that Alaric Faulkner had sent him over to check if Eleanor Sterling needed assistance.

He hadn’t anticipated she really did need it, solving this issue would allow him to report back to Alaric Faulkner.

Elijah wore a calm expression and spoke, "Our D.W Mall prioritizes service above all, especially for our VIP guests.

Due to the esteemed status of VIPs, regular patrons naturally receive different treatment.

If you have any objections, you can shop at the mall next door. I’m acquainted with the manager there and can arrange a discount for you."

With this, the atmosphere at the scene became strange.

Elijah indirectly confirmed Eleanor Sterling’s VIP status, while Chelsea Sterling was just an ordinary patron!

One who would need his say to even get a discount as a regular customer.

Chelsea Sterling’s complexion turned pale instantly, believing Elijah had come to assist her, yet unexpectedly, he was helping Eleanor Sterling.

She felt deeply humiliated.

Elijah’s attitude, every word he spoke, felt as if directly striking her face, leaving it swollen with metaphorical blows.

Unable to bear such humiliation, she let out a cold snort, turned, and left.

Selena Lockwood immediately chased after her, "Chelsea, wait for me..."

Sylvia Dempsey eyed the two’s retreating figures, wanting to follow, but she had just meticulously picked out several items for her son.

She was about to grab them, when Elijah looked at the mall manager and calmly said, "Wrap up all the clothes in this store today, and send them to Miss Sterling’s home later."

The mall manager instantly turned to the sales assistant, "Did you hear that? Hurry up and package them."

The two sales assistants immediately snapped back to reality and responded, "Yes, we’ll pack them right away."