The store manager delegated the gift wrapping to someone else and came out just in time to see Juliana Vanderbilt successfully finishing her card transaction, a smile on the cashier's face as she handed the card back to Juliana.
Her heart pounded with excitement, it was done, it was done!
After swiping her card, Juliana came up to Arabella Vanderbilt and said softly,
"Sister, I'm done purchasing. Actually, you don't have to buy anything! Buying these items was my own choice. Grandma, Grandpa, and our parents have always been so good to me over the years, and buying these things is also a way of showing my filial piety. I never intended to compete with you to see who is richer. After all, I know your current situation..."
As she finished speaking, she smiled gently, appearing gracious and proper. It sounded like she was kindly giving Arabella a way out, but was she actually trying to get her to concede defeat?
And she just had to emphasize Arabella's current situation!
