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"Why?"

Why had the man who moments earlier had shown her no emotion suddenly turned so tender? Was she having a dream?

Alternatively... Panicking, the saleswoman saw Clarence ask Stella about the issue. She understood that Stella had the power to determine her destiny. She so quickly crawled to Stella and wept while holding her leg. "Ms. Conrad, I really apologize! I didn't mean to, you know that!"

After a moment of shock, Stella looked down at the salesperson. The clerk fought back tears as her face became red and puffy. "Working here doesn't pay me much money each month. My child will shortly be starting school. Ms. Conrad, I sincerely apologize."

The saleswoman's predicament appeared to be comparable to Stella’s earlier experiences. She had to provide for her family even if her monthly salary wasn't very high. She was therefore unable to save any money.

Stella pressed her lips together and bowed to assist the salesperson. "Get up."

The store employee brushed away her t