Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 148

Chapter 148

Leah stared at the manager, unfazed, to Molly’s dismay. Leah curled her lip, “I don’t think Alain wouldbe happy to know what you’re doing now.”

They were in a Cadart couture boutique, and Alain Cadart was the founder of this luxury fashion house.Everyone in high society knew it, so Molly was not surprised Leah knew about Alain.

The manager seemed taken aback. He raised an eyebrow, “With due respect, Mr. Alain Cadart hasretired, and I think he has nothing to do with this.”

Leah disagreed, “Yes, Alain has retired, and Stéphane has taken over the company as the CEO.However, trust me, Stéphane won’t be pleased to know this as well.”

Her confidence made both Molly and the manager doubt themselves for a second. Molly brushed thethought off. “Stop messing with us! Your petty lies are not going to work. Get out now, or I’ll getsomeone to escort you out.”

Leah ignored Molly and continued, “The Stéphane I know would never approve of such service andattitude from a Cadart boutique manager.”

The manager was stunned. He studied Leah’s face carefully, trying to recall if he had seen heranywhere to no avail. She was gorgeous, but he was certain she was not one of the socialites, or hewould have seen her before.

Molly was equally surprised. She shook her head and jeered at Leah. “Who do you think you are?Stéphane will never talk to someone like you. Do you think you are in the upper class now because youare getting engaged with Ian? What a joke!”

Stéphane Cadart had high standards, and he was hard to please. Molly had previously wanted toconnect with him to get a limited edition gown, but she was rejected harshly. If Stéphane would noteven give Molly special treatment, why would he treat Sarah differently?

Hearing what Molly said, the manager felt relieved. He believed Leah was lying. She could not haveknown Stéphane personally. He rarely saw the CEO himself. So he asked Leah politely, “Can youprove to us you know our CEO personally?”

Leah did not answer. She made a call instead. Molly mocked her, “Are you calling Ian now?” Leahignored her and she began explaining what happened in the boutique to someone on the phone.

The manager could not hear the full conversation, but he grew more and more restless. When Leahended the call, he was breaking out in a cold sweat. Molly continued to look at Leah with disgust. “Liar!You don’t have any proof, do you?”

The manager’s cell phone rang. Startled, he quickly picked up the call. He was dumbfounded when hesaw who was calling him. He glanced at Leah before answering.

“Mr. Cadart,” the manager spoke. It was Stéphane, the CEO he rarely saw, who called him. Stéphanewasted no time giving the manager a piece of his mind.

The manager held his breath until Stéphane was finished. He apologized to Stéphane over the phone,“I’m so sorry for this terrible misunderstanding. I will personally see to it Ms. White gets top-notchservice from Cadart.”

Stéphane ended the call abruptly. The manager glanced up at Leah once again. “Ms. White, I’m sorryfor what happened. I didn’t know you were Mr. Cadart’s friend. Please accept my most sincereapologies.”

Molly couldn’t believe her eyes. The turn of events threw her off guard. Sarah was Stéphane’s friend.How could it be true?

On the other hand, Leah remained calm. “Can I continue shopping here then?” The manager noddedfrantically. “Of course! To make it up to you, Mr. Cadart has ordered all your purchases today in Cadart

boutique to be complimentary.”

Leah declined the offer, “Thanks but I can pay for my dresses.” She continued to chat with themanager, ignoring Molly. It made Molly’s stomach turn.

Outraged, Molly raised her voice, “So what if you know Stéphane? It’s all bullshit! I’m never shopping atCadart ever again.” She stormed out of the boutique without even taking her gown.

Ian returned shortly after with a concerned look. Leah had selected a gown, and she was gettingmeasurements for it. She noticed his frown, “Has anything happened at work?”

“It’s nothing, don’t worry,” Ian shook his head, trying to conceal his real emotions. To stop Leah frompressing on the matters, he quickly asked, “Have you found anything you like?”

Leah nodded. “Yes, I have. Would you like to see it now?” Ian forced a smile, “It’s okay. I’d loveanything you like. I’ll head over to pay for it now.”

When Ian was about to pay, the manager stopped him, “Don’t worry about it, Mr. Cadart has orderedfor Ms. White’s dress to be complimentary.”

“Complimentary? Why?” Ian was surprised. The manager swiftly answered, “Mr. Cadart had onlyannounced it a moment ago.” He did not mention Molly as he did not want to upset her either.

Ian was taken aback. He did not know Mr. Cadart and Leah knew each other. Leah had nevermentioned it to him. Leah walked over and interrupted his train of thought, “Let’s go now.”

She hesitated for a second before holding his arm. Ian was pleasantly surprised by the affectionategesture. He brushed off any doubts he had and he left the boutique with Leah, arm in arm.

They were so happy they did not notice someone was watching them.