Meiko had transferred in midway as an exchange student, so who really knew what her true motives were in Solenia.
Claire hadn't forgotten that her parents' whereabouts were still completely unknown.
If Meiko's so-called medical consultation was actually a trap, wouldn't Claire just be walking right into the lion's den?
While both the James family and the Churchill family could offer her protection, Claire wasn't the type to recklessly throw herself into danger.
Knowingly walking into a trap was never a smart move.
While treating Meiko's illness, she was also keeping her guard up.
Furthermore, she had discovered a hidden camera in her own home.
It was obvious someone had installed it while she wasn't paying attention.
Claire had her suspicions, and Meiko was right at the top of the list.
Claire hadn't bothered to remove the camera; leaving it in the living room didn't really matter.
Aside from the cleaning lady, the only people who visited her place were her cousins.
Her second cousin was perpetually busy and rarely came by, and her oldest cousin was usually on campus, so his visits could be counted on one hand.
The only one who visited frequently was Owen.
Claire never intended to hide the fact that she was Melissa's daughter anyway.
Previously, she avoided acting recklessly when the odds were against her, but when
it came to her parents, Claire chose to take the offensive.
Otherwise, she feared she wouldn't uncover any news about them until they had already passed away.
And that was absolutely unacceptable.
Claire watched as Meiko finally walked away.
Skylar had already picked out the outfit she wanted.
It was a stunning dark red embroidered vintage dress paired with a remarkably luxurious fur coat.
Her mother would look incredibly elegant and commanding in it.
"My mom runs the household, and I think this suits her perfectly," Skylar explained.
Claire nodded in understanding. "I agree, it's a perfect match."
"However, this set is just missing one little thing."
Claire gestured for her to pick out a pearl necklace.
Speaking of which, these were actually samples from Victoria's jewelry studio.
Just a few casual accessories could elevate the clothes, making them look even more flawless and refined.
Unsurprisingly, the customers absolutely loved the concept.
Pairing these small pieces of jewelry saved them the headache of figuring out how to accessorize the outfits themselves.
"This pearl necklace is gorgeous. How come I've never heard of this brand before?"
Skylar didn't care much for brand names; she lived a comfortable, modest life.
So, it wasn't surprising that she hadn't heard of CLOUD.
"It's CLOUD, a niche boutique brand, but it sells incredibly well."
The name sounded vaguely familiar to Skylar. She felt like a friend had mentioned it before raving about how the head designer at CLOUD” created breathtaking pieces.
It was wildly popular among high-society elites, and the pricing wasn't completely unreasonable either.
Skylar didn't pay it much mind until she actually held the pearl necklace in her hands.
The necklace was only eight
thousand dollars. The price was
reasonable, and the strand of eleven-millimeter South Sea pearls would definitely steal the spotlight
when paired with the dress.
The clothes weren't cheap either; altogether, the total came to nearly sixty thousand dollars.
Skylar debated with herself for a long time before finally deciding to buy it.
"You have to spend money to make
money When my mom sees how much Karopped on an outfit for her she definitely won't let me take a loss!"
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Skylar worked hard for her money, sometimes staying up until one or two in the morning to draw.
But money was meant to be spent, and she was more than willing to splurge on her mother.
Claire gave her a thumbs-up and handed a card over just as Skylar was about to pay.
The cashier saw the card and gave Claire an astonished look.
Then she turned to Skylar. "Valued customer, since you hold a Black Gold VIP card, you are entitled to a thirty-two percent discount."
"With the discount, your total is thirty-nine thousand, four hundred and forty dollars. Will you be paying by card or mobile payment?"