Chapter 22
Rebecca suddenly hesitated Her dad’s pension had been so hard to come by. Even factoring that in, she just had soo dollars. How could she pastity spending 200nt
Though she had promised Gustar she would gather ganodermata at the mountains and sell them, Rebecca only bad fragmented memories from her past life that they might exist on Tinbago Crest She had never actually climbed the mountain berselt, and she couldn’t guarantee sucess.
Bebecca glanced down at the plaid shirt she was wearing. It was shabby, yes, but at least her face could make up forit.
She tumed to leave but unexpectedly bumped into a man walking in from outside.
Caught all guard, Rebecca’s nose hit the man’s chest. She Immediately clutched her nose in pain.
“Miss, I’m sorry! Are you alright?”
The man’s gentle voice reached her. She shook her head before looking up
The man before her was dressed head to toe in designer clothes, his well–groomed bangs perfectly styled. He looked like a flashy celebrity, and the expensive cologne filled the alc
Rebecca instinctively wrinkled her nose. She didn’t even smell that good herself, and by comparison, she felt downright smelly
“I’m fine,” she replied.
sort of his
Nick Chance glanced at Rebecca. Her face was stunningly beautiful, but judging by her outfit, she was probably from a poor family. His interest was piqued. He immediately resorted to his usual methods for charming women.
“Miss, are you here to shop for clothes alone?
“Na. I’m just browsing, Rebecca replied, wanting to leave.
She still needed to figure out where Christopher was going for his blind date. She couldn’t waste time here
“Hey, wait! Since I bumped into you, let me make it up to you by buying you a dress. How about this one?” Nick picked up the same dress Rebecca had been holding
ca had been earlier
Rebecca namowed her eyes doubtfully. She wondered if he hailed from such a prestigious family that he could casually offer a 200–dollar dress as an apology. Nick noticed her surprised expression and quietly sighed, Looked like this woman wasn’t going to be achallenge at all. He could easily win her heart with a mere 200–dollar dress. His intial interest waned after realizing she was easy to get, but given her beauty, he didn’t mind fooling around with her toca few days.
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“It’s fine. I really have to go, Rebecca replied softly and tried to leave.
Nick was briefly taken aback Was she playing hard to get?
He quickly grabbed Rebecca’s arm and valued her back, causing her to spinetore she studied herself in front of him.
Rebecca frowned. “Let me go. I really need to go. If you don’t, I’ll report you for harassment.”
Nick couldn’t believe it. “Do you even know who I am? How dare your call the police on me?
Let go of me, then”
“This is interesting. Miss, let me formally introduce myself consider this dress a token of our new friendship. Hey, wrap it up!” Nick gestured toward the staff to pack the dress.
“I said I don’t need it?”
“Miss, you should really take off that plaid shirt. If you walk out there, I’m afraid people might mistake you for a beggar and toss you some space change. Besides, the fabric is terrible just with a slight pull.”
Before Rebecca could reart, Nick reached out and yanked at her shirt. The fabric tore at the waist revealing her fair skin.
Rebecca took a deep breath, her eyes ablaze with anger. Nick smiled politely, holding up the dress he had just purchased.
“Miss, this dress is perfect for you. What’s your phone number Let’s exchange contacts.”
Nick pulled our his Motorola phone, ready to save Rebecca’s contact information.
Rebecca’s eyes flickered at the talk of a phone number. She didn’t even own a phone. The one in Nick’s hand looked so advanced, she had never seen anything like it. “I don’t have a phone. Since you tore my clothes, T’ll take the dress!”
Rebecca grabbed the dress and ran out the door without hesitation.
Watching her nun away, Nick stood still with a smirk. “Even if you run away today, I’ll track you down as long as you’re in Orkley.”
