Chapter 1142
Madeline Crawford and Jeremy Whitman
Naya slowly sat down and allowed the clerk to put her shoes on for her.
Not wanting to waste her time on Naya, Ava turned to leave only for Naya to taunt again.
âAre you leaving, Miss Long? Are the things here too expensive for you to buy? Thatâs fine. Daniel and I are great childhood friends. I can lend you money if you canât afford them now. Donât keep wearing fakes, alright? Just imagine how shameful it would be if someone found out.â
Nayaâs expression was one of arrogant superiority as she showed off the bracelet on her wrist.
Watching Ava stare at her silently, Naya raised her wrist. âIsnât this bracelet beautiful? I mean, of course, it is. Itâs a six-figure bracelet, after all. This is a limited edition Miss L.ady bracelet from two years ago. Not even money can buy you one now.â
Ava smiled and praised as she watched Naya brag. âNo wonder itâs so beautiful. Itâs Miss L.adyâs limited edition.â
With her ego fed, Naya stood up and walked toward Ava with her shoes put on.
âYouâre Ava Long, arenât you?â
Ava nodded. âHow can I help you, Miss Mendez?â
Glancing at the other customers and staff in the shop, Naya raised her voice. âI know that youâre only with Daniel because his family is rich, Ava. There are just too many gold-diggers like you in this world, but you have to take a look at yourself too.â
She raised her arrogant gaze and gave Ava a look-over. âJust look at yourself. You donât even have a single branded item on you. How could you possibly be worthy of Daniel? It didnât feel right to point out your lie when we were at Graham Manor, but donât pretend youâre some big shot when you donât even have the money to back you up. Donât buy fakes to pretend you belong in this circle if you canât buy the original brand.â
Naya then rolled her eyes arrogantly. âDonât you know how embarrassing it would be if someone noticed the fakes youâre wearing?â
Madeline grew infuriated as she walked toward Naya and asked calmly, âWhat about you, Miss Mendez? You claim it to be embarrassing, so do you also know how it feels like to have someone realize youâre wearing fakes?â
Naya was still gloating when she suddenly heard Madeline speak.
Her smile froze as she turned to look at Madeline. Seeing that she was a beauty a few levels above her, Naya was even more displeased. âWho are you? Iâm just talking to my friend, whatâs it to you?â
âStop being delusional, Miss Mendez. Youâre not my friend.â Ava shot back and turned to link arms with Madeline. âMy only best friend is here.â
At that, Nayaâs expression soured as she scoffed. âSo you two are a team.â She mocked, staring down at Madeline arrogantly as if trying to pick on her.
âWhat did you just say? Youâd better clear things up. How dare you claim that Iâm wearing fakes in front of so many people? I can sue you for defamation, you know!â
Madeline was unfazed as she replied with her eyes twinkling. âAccording to the 246th rule on the book of criminal law, public humiliation and false accusations with the intent of defamation can result in up to three years of jail time.
âIâm sure everyone here heard what you said, Miss Mendez. My friend has every right to sue you for defamation.â
âWhat?â Naya scoffed disdainfully. âYouâre suing me for defamation? Then what about you? Wasnât what you said just now also defamation?â
âItâs not.â Madeline smiled faintly and pointed at Nayaâs bracelet. âThis bracelet youâre wearing is fake.â
Naya was stunned. Her eyes flared as she burst into laughter while pointing at Madeline arrogantly.
âYou think itâs fake just because you said it is? Who do you think you are? Who are you to appraise it?
Your attitude is clearly sour grapes! This is an exclusive Miss L.ady bracelet from two years ago. You probably havenât even seen it before!â
âIf she hasnât seen it, then I donât think there would be anyone else in this world who has.â Ava wrapped her arm around Madelineâs shoulder pridefully as she introduced Madeline.
âSince you donât know, Naya Mendez, then let me tell you. This beautiful and kind woman over here is Vera Quinn, Miss L.adyâs top designer back then. Youâve got to at least heard of her name before, right?â