Chapter 681

Chapter 681:

“We’ll be taking this one.”

The atmosphere grew tense as the clerk hesitated, clearly uncomfortable.

Seeing this, Sutton raised an eyebrow. “Is there a problem?”

His voice carried the edge of impatience.

“N-no, sir. Just that both of these ladies were already considering it,” the clerk stammered.

Sutton’s grin widened, his tone laced with something deeper. “Oh? Seems this handbag is quite the prize.”

He looked directly at Hailey, as if making a point.

“I remember I dated someone who also liked bags of this style.”

Hailey’s face darkened immediately.

He was provoking her on purpose, and fury began to simmer.

“Sutton, cut it out,” she snapped, a warning in her voice.

Sutton feigned ignorance, then turned to Sadie.

gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺; 𝓁𝒾𝓈𝓉 𝗌𝑒𝓃𝓈𝑒𝑔𝓮𝓁

“Sadie, in your opinion, who should have the bag?”

He deliberately tossed the question her way, and Sadie felt her patience evaporate.

She didn’t want any part of this absurdity.

She wanted to leave.

“Not interested anymore,” she said calmly, picking up her belongings and walking away.

After she left, Hailey glared daggers at Sutton.

“Have you lost your mind?” she hissed, turning on her heel.

But Sutton grabbed her wrist.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

Hailey struggled, but he wouldn’t loosen his grip.

“We need to talk.”

Sutton pushed the woman in his arms aside.

She stumbled and almost fell.

“Sutton!” she cried, her voice trembling with indignation. Sutton paid her no attention, dragging Hailey out of the shop.

“What’s gotten into you, Sutton?”

Hailey protested, wrestling against him, but his hold was unrelenting. He pulled her into a shadowy hallway and cornered her against the wall.

“You’ve been acting out lately, Hailey.” His tone was deep and threatening.

The sharpness of his voice caught Hailey off guard, and for a brief moment, she froze.

Her eyes lifted to his, conflicted emotions swirling within them.

“What is it you’re really after?” she questioned quietly.

At that moment, a flash of pain crossed Sutton’s expression.

“Must you always push me away like this?” he asked.

Hailey let out a bitter laugh and shoved him aside.

“Shouldn’t I? Don’t pretend you don’t know where we stand now,” she replied with scorn.

They had clearly grown apart.

Sutton stood frozen, words escaping him, though frustration burned in his gaze.

“Don’t forget the promise you made to me, Hailey,” he murmured.

She chuckled coldly, eyes filled with ridicule.

“Promise? I must have forgotten,” she replied with mock innocence.

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