"Please, wrap it for me," she said confidently to the attendant, placing the necklace down.
A cool glint shone in her eyes as she shot a warning glance at Ann, who stood a few paces away, her expression poised between disbelief and indignation.
And for a brief moment, Ann appeared startled, memories of their previous confrontation flashing in her mind.
But as confidence surged within her, she took stock of her surroundings, the bustling crowd, the vigilant store security. Elisa wouldn't dare have the guts to make any dirty moves with so many eyes watching.
"l said I'll take this necklace!" Ann interjected, her tone bordering on shrill. She would not let Elisa have the necklace no matter what!
The attendant, caught between two fierce competitors, looked warily between them, the tension simmering like a pot on the verge of boiling over.
It was evident that this spat was about far more than just a piece of jewelry, it was a clash of egos, wealth, pride and social standing.
