"Mr. Pierson says he's sending you another dress. Should we send it to the same address?"
Patricia felt as though a bucket of ice had been poured over her, staring at the clerk with wide eyes. Why did he have to say it like that? Why in front of Penny? What would she do if Penny found out that the Mr. Pierson the clerk mentioned was Zoren Pierson?
A torrent of thoughts surged through Patricia's mind as she stared at the black card in horror. The pride she usually felt when using it was now gone. All that was left was the crippling anxiety.
Nina, on the other hand, held her breath, her eyes widening as she looked at the clerk. She glanced over at Penny, hoping she had caught on. To her dismay, Penny's expression remained unchanged.
