I'm Sorry My Love Novel
Chapter 200

Chapter 200

Chapter 200 How Could You Rip off a Kid? As the new year was approaching, the weather was gettingcolder, but Leanna’s studio was seeing growth in its performance. Aside from custom-made orders,they released many original accessories that were well-received by the consumers, in addition to theflooding positive reviews. Leanna received a lot of sponsorships who wished to leverage ‘McK’ toelevate their brand awareness, which would result in an increase of sales and production at the sametime. However, she declined every single offer due to her wish to consolidate the brand’s status in themarket since it was still the starting point of the studio. She decided to leave others to the flow. Aftersketching some designs the whole day, Leanna stretched her body before opening the window tobreathe in some fresh air. She was exposed to a sea of baby’s breath the moment she opened thewindow. Needless to say, the air became quite fresh in the area. Staring at the flowers, she zoned outwhile thinking about the man.

That b*stard had been dropping in on her during the past two weeks after that day. However, he did notcling onto her as he left after spending a short time here. Sometimes, he would have someone to sendover some snacks and drinks to the studio. However, she did not try it once but shared it amongst theworkers. During his visit a few days ago, he mentioned about going on a business trip to Warkin for aweek, which was good news to her because she could finally have some peace for herself. Right whenLeanna was going to continue her sketch, a commotion could be heard from the outside. As such, sheclosed the window and strode out of the office. There was a middle-aged woman tugging at a girl in aschool uniform while raving, “How could you rip off a kid? She’s a high schooler and every penny shehas is her parents’ hard-earned money. Every businessman is money-minded! All of you are good-for-nothing!” Standing before her was the studio’s employee—a fresh graduate who was lashed out withpointing fingers for the first time. She froze on the spot without knowing what to do. The woman raisedher voice upon noticing the worker’s impotence. “Stop acting all pitiful and return my money. I demanda refund!” “Y-You’ve worn the necklace and earrings for quite some time a-and they’re worn out. It’s notrefundable—” The employee stammered on her words. Suddenly, the woman shoved her aggressively,causing her to stumble and knock her head onto a cupboard by the side.

Leanna came forward and helped her up with a frown. “Are you alright?” She shook her head as tearstrickled down her cheeks. Leanna checked on her only to see blood oozing out of her scrapedforehead. Leanna pursed her lips before looking at the woman, who did not seem apologetic at all. “I’mthe boss here. You can tell me if you have any problems. Why do you have to be physical?” “So what ifI pushed her?” provoked the woman as she pushed Leanna’s shoulder a few times. “You’re heartlessfor earning easy money, so you deserve it! If you’re the boss here, fine. I’m going to return theseuseless things and I want my money back! I demand an additional compensation for the emotionaldamage done as well. If you’re not paying, I won’t have it end peacefully.” She tossed the things in herhand to Leanna’s feet. Leanna took a glimpse of it before glancing at the girl who was hiding behind thewoman. She then turned to look at the worker. “Did she buy it from us?” The woman was verydispleased to hear that. “What do you mean by that? Do you think that I’m scamming right now?” Theemployee replied in undertone, “There are so many customers in the store every day.

I don’t really recall, but I’ve never sold it to a student.” The price of the original accessories sold in thestore went up to a few hundred. Even though it was affordable, it was still beyond a student’s financialcapability. The point was that there was no school in the vicinity, so no students would purchase stufffrom the store. The woman spitted in rage. “Cut out the nonsense, will you? Where would she buyfrom, then? Hey, look over here, everyone! I bought these from them but the seller isn’t admitting thatthey belong to them!” The onlookers consisted of customers that were shopping in other stores andnow, her loud voice had drawn the attention of the passersby. The employee whispered, “I swear thatI’ve never seen a girl in a school uniform before. If there really was a customer like her, I would’veremembered.” “Who would be in their school uniform the whole day? Of course she came when shewas on a holiday.” “But what could I have done about it? I can’t simply ask someone to show their IDcards to sell something that’s worth only a few hundred.” “I don’t care. You gotta return me the moneyby today or I’ll tear down the store. Then, let’s see whose side the police will take. You’re bound toclose down your shop for ripping off a kid!” The onlookers began to gush about it. Most of them thoughtthat the woman was at fault whereas the minority deemed it wise to make a refund in order not to

catastrophize things. Leanna looked at the girl who was lowering her head. “Hey, girl. Can we talk?”The woman quickly pulled the girl to her back. “Talk to me if you have anything to say.

Don’t scare my daughter.” Leanna replied, “I’m going to ask her a few questions. If the responsibility ison us, I’ll admit it.” “How so?” “As I’ve said, I’m the boss.” The woman rolled her eyes, trying to figureout if Leanna was telling the truth. “I’ll give you only five minutes, but I must be here the whole time.Who knows what you’ll do to my daughter. Besides, you gotta pay me the compensations and—” “Gotit.” Leanna smiled. The employee pulled the hem of her shirt. “Miss McKinney…” Leanna turned herhead to comfort the worker. “It’s alright. I’ll handle it. Go and check yourself at the hospital.” “It doesn’tmatter if I go later.” She was worried that Leanna would not be able to handle it since there were onlythe two of them in the store right now. “Don’t worry about it. Zoe should be here soon.” “Okay.”Eventually, the employee drove the onlookers away before leaving the scene. The woman sat on thecouch with a haughty look. “You may start with your questions now.” Leanna spoke softly to the girl,“Sweetheart, when did you come to our store?” The timid girl answered, “A-About a month ago—no—it’s about two weeks ago…”