Rose perfectly understood the insult in Claire's words.
Her face cycled through shades of red and pale white.
She completely hadn't expected Claire to say something so bold.
This was going too far!
The James family was bankrupt, and Claire had been kicked out ages ago.
Sure, she was a top scholar, but how many smart kids got into The Cabinda University? Did that guarantee they would all become billionaires?
Rose firmly believed that even with a perfect GPA, Claire wouldn't amount to anything extraordinary.
After graduation, she'd probably just be slaving away at some corporate job.
But Rose? She was no longer playing on the same field as Claire.
One was the boss, the other was an employee. One was a wealthy heiress, the other was a wage slave. How could they even compare?
"Claire, I haven't done anything to you. I've even been friendly. Why do you always assume the worst about me?"
"Am I assuming the worst?" Claire asked, a knowing smirk playing on her lips.
Rose avoided her gaze, a flash of guilt betraying her.
She obviously had malicious intentions, but who would willingly admit to that?
She wasn't an idiot!
"Claire, there's no need for us to be at each other's throats. When you graduate from The Cabinda University, you're going to need a job, right?"
"We're friends. If I just say the word, my dad will hire you."
Claire looked at Rose as if she were profoundly stupid. "I believe this isn't the first time I've heard you say something like that."
"But don't mistake everyone else for a fool."
Claire had made herself crystal clear.
Rose didn't utter another word. She grabbed Lucinda and practically bolted out of SUNNY in defeat.
Eventually, Claire picked out a beautiful holiday outfit for Shirley.
"This purple one requires a very specific complexion, but with your luminous skin, you can absolutely pull it off."
Claire checked the price tag. It was quite reasonable about three thousand dollars.
With her VIP discount, it came down to just around two thousand.
A total steal.
Shirley hesitated for a moment but decided to make the purchase.
The promotional gift for this set was a stunning pair of pearl earrings.
Shirley tried to give them to Claire, but she refused.
"The accessories are meant to match the outfit. They'll look great on you."
"Besides, I really don't need things like this."
Claire wasn't joking when she said she didn't need them; she genuinely had plenty.
Victoria Churchill always kept her supplied with exquisite jewelry, and Eleanor Churchill-a top-tier talent manager was constantly showered with designer accessories from major brands, which she passed
along.
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There was nothing Claire wanted that she didn't already have.
Her clothes and jewelry were always meticulously styled and matched by Victoria.
Victoria got to indulge her desire to dress up a princess, and Claire was spared the hassle of styling herself.
It was a win-win for both of them.
Seeing that Claire was entirely serious, Shirley didn't push the issue.
The holidays were right around the and she had already
prepared a special New Year'sel
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for Claire anyway.
Claire didn't end up buying any clothes for herself.
After wrapping up their shopping spree, the two of them found a spot for lunch.
In the past, Shirley had incredibly high, often pretentious standards for dining out.
She used to think cheap food was beneath her status.
Now, she was perfectly happy hunting for highly-rated group deals online.
As long as the food was fresh and delicious, she didn't care about the aesthetic or prestige.
Because of this shift, she had actually discovered a lot of incredible new places to eat.
For Claire, cleanliness and taste were the only things that mattered; price was irrelevant.
They didn't eat much for their main course, saving plenty of room for an all-you-can- eat dessert cafe.
Stuffed to the brim with sweets, the two girls practically waddled out of the restaurant.
They walked at a snail's pace, terrified that any sudden movements would upset their full stomachs.
"How about we hit the arcade this
afternoon?" Shirley suggested,
looking down at their slightly
rounded belfies.
If she just went home and sat around like this, she was definitely going to gain weight.
Claire shook her head. "I have plans this afternoon, so I'll have to pass on the arcade."