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She was in luck; the boss of this vendor spoke the countryâs language. He smiled and said, âMiss, you have a good eye for things. I really like these earrings too and had planned to keep them for myself. But since you have your heart set on them, Iâll sell them to you. A pair of earrings for 12 dollars.â
12⦠Enna Clark bit her lip. The price was close to what she had expected, but she still put down the earrings and tried to haggle with the boss, âBoss, 12 is too expensive, can you lower the price a bit? If itâs lower, Iâll buy them.â
Baron Lawrence frowned, intending to help her pay. Enna knew he would spoil her plan, so she secretly reached out, held his hand, and subtly shook her head at him.
What is this woman up to?
Enna held him back, pressing for time to haggle the price, âBoss, could you make it a bit cheaper? Itâs my first time traveling abroad, and I didnât bring much money. I want to buy some other things to bring back, but if you sell them at 12 dollars, I wonât be able to buy anything else.â
The boss looked troubled, âBut Miss, Iâve already given you a really good price.â
âWell, I guess thereâs nothing I can do then.â Enna regretfully pulled Baron Lawrence forwardâ¦
She had only taken two steps when she felt herself being pulled back.
She paused, raised her head, and saw the man with a stern face pulling her, seemingly trying to go back.
âBaron Lawrence, what are you doing?â
âDonât you like those earrings? Why are you leaving? Iâll buy them for you.â It seemed absurd to him that his woman should have to give up a 12 dollar pair of earrings.
Enna grimaced and held him back, not allowing him to return, âIâm not leaving.
Iâm just.. â
âJust what?â Baron Lawrence glared at her, his luxurious phoenix eyes fixed on her.
Enna didnât know how to explain the haggling technique to him.
Fortunately, at that moment, the boss called out to them.
âMiss, wait a moment. Iâll give you the earrings for 9 dollars. Itâs the lowest price I can go. If you still like them, take them. If you still think theyâre expensive, then I guess thatâs it.â
Enna sighed with relief and happily pulled him back. While walking, she whispered an explanation to him, âYou donât know, but you can usually haggle at these roadside stalls. The bosses know this trick and often quote higher prices than what they are willing to sell for. If they encounter someone who doesnât know how to haggle, they make a bigger profit. However, they leave room for negotiation with people who are experienced. So, when shopping at these places, never accept the price the boss first quotes; you should haggle with them. If they refuse to budge, pretend to leave. Usually, the bosses will lower the price to make a sale.â
Baron Lawrence listened to her reciting these little tricks of bargaining as if they were precious secrets, his heart aching slightly.
What kind of life had she led these past years that enabled her to know so much? He would rather she knew nothing about such things.
Enna didnât know what was going through his mind and, after paying the boss 9 dollars, happily held the earrings in her hand.
Olivia loved simple little accessories, and this pair of pearl earrings were just perfect. She would be very happy with them.
Now that she had accomplished her biggest task of the day, Enna felt more relaxed. She and Olivia leisurely strolled through the Night Market. The best thing about a Night Market is that they have everything you might want.
Food, drinks, entertainment â the Night Market has it all. There is nothing you can imagine that it doesnât offer.
Enna snacked, drank, and found some little toys while browsing the stalls.
âWhatâs that?â
As she was about to head back, she suddenly noticed a crowd of people up ahead who seemed to be scrambling for some great item. Her eyes lit up, and she ran over to Baron Lawrence, âBaron, letâs go over and take a look..â