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Chapter 196

Author: Minnie Hart
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-02 18:30:01
Holly took the invoice and went to the cashier to pay for the bill.

After paying by card, she ran into someone familiar just as she was about to leave.

The man had a dashing face and a tall build.

It was Abelin.

He was there to make payment as well.

Holly faintly smiled and greeted him politely, "What a coincidence. Are you here to buy some clothes as well?"

Abelin nodded slightly and looked at her with a gentle gaze. However, he said nonchalantly, "Back at Mr. Habel's house, Bryce sent someone to give me a suit and a shirt. I'm here to buy something similar to repay him."

"That won't be necessary. You've helped me so much, so a set of clothes isn't a big deal."

"I've already bought it, and it wouldn't be nice to get a refund. After all, they're getting paid by commission, and it isn't easy to work around the clock."

Holly didn't expect he would be so thoughtful.

However, it made sense to her as well.

Both Bryce and Abelin could afford the clothes, so it didn't matter to the
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