Chapter 421
Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right
With Shelia was Olivia, an actress Lindsey had met before.
Although Olivia didnât think highly of Shelia, she had to maintain a good relationship with her due to her connection with Jacob, a man with considerable resources.
To leverage Jacobâs resources, Olivia felt compelled to maintain a pleasant relationship with Shelia.
At the sight of Lindsey, Oliviaâs pupils trembled slightly.
Remembering the previous incident where she was threatened and used to gather information about Lindsey, Olivia knew that the person behind Lindsey was not to be underestimated, and she couldnât afford to offend them.
Shelia and Olivia had starred as the main and supporting actresses in a web series that had recently gained some popularity online.
Shelia, backed by Jacob, was increasingly gaining fame.
Disguised, they arrived at the mall today, drawn by news of Cherishâs store opening.
They were eager to get their hands on the brandâs latest designs before anyone else.
Shelia and Olivia were running late.
They should have been behind Lindsey and Nancy in line.
Instead, Shelia, adjusting her large sunglasses, clumsily bumped into Lindseyâs shoulder.
She then guided Olivia to a spot ahead of Lindsey and Nancy.
âHey, why are you cutting in line? Whatâs the matter with you?â
Nancyâs loud protest drew the attention of the surrounding people.
Shelia, standing with her arms crossed and chin lifted arrogantly, seemed unbothered.
âWho saw me cutting in line? Wasnât I always been in front of you? And besides, youâd better not line up.
Itâll be quite embarrassing if you end up not being able to pay.
â
Since all four of them arrived near the end of the line and at roughly the same time, there were no clear witnesses to the line-cutting.
ay? Thatâs absurd!â Nancy, her sleeves rolled up, was ready to confront Shelia, but Lindsey quickly grabbed her arm to calm her down.
âYou know, some vain people just love to play pretend to be wealthy.
They might only have enough for a bus fare, but theyâll still carry a fake Louis Vuitton bag.
Dressing so shabby, how could they possibly afford Cherish? Itâs hard to believe the lengths some will go for vanity,â Shelia scoffed, certain that anyone accompanying Lindsey couldnât be genuinely rich.
The basic items from Cherish were priced in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
She had spent considerable time convincing Jacob today, until he reluctantly handed over a black card for her to purchase something from Cherish.
Meeting Jacobâs parents meant she had to show up with some luxury items.
It was all about maintaining a certain image.
Upon hearing Sheliaâs comments, the young ladies in the line took a careful look at Lindsey and Nancy.
They noticed that their outfits were plain and without any adornments, making them appear not wealthy at all.
This observation led them to disregard the two girls.
They had a strong dislike for women who were not wealthy but pretended to be.
This type of woman was common in their social circles, and they were often the ones most looked down upon by others.
Nancy, who usually had a short temper, was able to tolerate Shelia for such a long time only because Lindsey stopped her from reacting.
Lindsey then winked at Nancy, left the line, and positioned herself in front of Shelia.
With her lips slightly raised, she said, âShelia, whether or not we can afford expensive items is our own business.
But it is definitely rude of you to cut the line in public.
You seem to have created a minor stir online recently and have started building a reputation for yourself.
Do you want to become a trending topic because of your actions today?â
Upon hearing Lindseyâs words, the people around them turned their attention back to Shelia.
In the entertainment industry, thereâs a certain hierarchy of disdain.
Film actors often look down on television stars, TV actors snub those in web dramas, and big-budget web series cast a shadow over their lower-budget counterparts.