"For real? If that's true, we're totally getting the VIP treatment." A few of them said with a laugh, playing along with her.
"Of course, it's true. Come on, something came up yesterday and cut our fun short, so I'll make it up to you all today. Just pick out whatever you want—if you like it, I'll pay for it."
As Chloe Grant spoke, she glanced in the direction the man had disappeared, her heart still pounding with fear.
"Long live Chloe! Our Chloe is the best and most generous, right?"
"Of course! I mean, just think about who our Chloe is. She's the great Miss of the Grant family. How could ordinary people even compare?"
"Totally! Quick, let's go, let's go! Time to go shopping!"
"..."
The group of girls huddled around Chloe Grant as they walked into the mall. A wave of smug satisfaction washed over Chloe, and the terror that had gripped her moments ago mostly faded away.
