Chapter 56

Chapter 56:

“Thank you,” Talia Moreno muttered, slightly overwhelmed as she accepted the small, elegant bag from Susan.

“You’re welcome,” Susan replied warmly, her friendly demeanor unwavering.

With a mysterious air, Susan handed Talia the bag. “These are some samples. We haven’t promoted them to the public yet. Feel free to try them out.”

Talia’s expression hardened, suspicion creeping into her voice. “How much are they?” she asked coldly.

For a moment, Talia had thought Susan was genuinely being kind. Now, it seemed like another sales tactic.

Susan smiled reassuringly. “It’s on the house. You can use them, and if you have any feedback, we’d love to hear it.”

Taken aback by the generosity, Talia muttered a quick thank you and left the store, her thoughts swirling. Once outside, she checked her phone and found several new messages in her chat group.

The group, consisting of fans who supported a celebrity harmed by a Natural Beauty product, had become a hub for hate against the brand. Talia, their leader, had stirred the pot, urging them to boycott Natural Beauty.

“Talia, how did it go? Are the salespeople at Natural Beauty terrible? They must be frustrated now that they can’t compete with Miggie Skincare!”

“I bet they don’t even bother promoting their products properly anymore. Natural Beauty is going downhill fast.”

Reading the messages made Talia feel uneasy. The experience at Natural Beauty hadn’t been what she expected.

She hesitated before typing, “Actually, the customer service at Natural Beauty is really good. The salespeople were polite and helpful. Maybe the issue isn’t with them but with the products.”

There was a brief pause in the chat before one of the members responded, “Really? I guess good customer service helps their sales. But it’s still just a job for them, right? You should visit Miggie Skincare and compare the two.”

Talia considered the suggestion, then made her way to Miggie Skincare’s store.

When she arrived, the store was bustling with activity. It took her a while to get inside, and the atmosphere was noticeably different—more upscale, but less welcoming. The staff seemed to focus solely on well-dressed customers.

After a long wait, Talia finally caught the attention of a saleswoman. “Can I try your products?” Talia asked politely.

The saleswoman glanced at Talia, her gaze lingering on her modest attire. “The products are over there. Help yourself,” she said indifferently.

Talia frowned. “Isn’t it your job to help customers try the products? How will I know how to use them properly?”

The saleswoman sighed impatiently. “The instructions are right next to them. You can read, can’t you?”

Talia felt a wave of frustration. “Is this how you treat customers?”

“Fine, I’ll help you,” the saleswoman responded dismissively, just as a new customer entered the store. Immediately, her attitude changed, and she greeted the newcomer with a bright smile, abandoning Talia without a second thought.

Fuming, Talia left the store without buying anything. Once outside, she vented her frustration in the chat group. “Miggie Skincare’s customer service is awful! They only care about wealthy customers.”

Her message sparked immediate outrage.

“Are you serious? That’s terrible!”

“Okay, I’m definitely not buying from Miggie Skincare.”

Meanwhile, back at Natural Beauty, Susan and Brenda were stepping out of the store when they saw Michelle and her group approaching.

“Well, well, Brenda Peck, playing salesperson now?” Michelle sneered. “Has Natural Beauty fallen so low that you have to sell the products yourself?”

Brenda remained calm. “We know the products better than anyone, so we’re helping the customers understand them. Is there something wrong with that?”

Michelle’s grin widened. “It just sounds like Natural Beauty can’t afford to hire proper salespeople. At Miggie Skincare, we don’t have that problem. Plus, our pay is much better. Oh, and by the way, our sales today reached thirty million dollars.”

Mina, standing beside Michelle, looked smug. Leaving Natural Beauty had turned out to be a blessing for her. “You should consider switching companies, Brenda. If you ask nicely, I might even get you a recommendation at Miggie Skincare.”

Brenda didn’t flinch. “No thanks, I’m not interested.”

“Suit yourself. But I heard Natural Beauty’s sales only hit a few million today. How pathetic! Can your company even afford to pay you?” Michelle said with a smirk, her group laughing behind her.

Brenda simply smiled. “We’ll see about that.”

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