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Sylvia

Author: Funmilayo
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SYLVIA'S POV

Isabel was practically vibrating with excitement as she pulled me into the shopping mall. The place screamed wealth, glass walls reflecting the golden glow of chandelier lights, marble floors clicking under the shoppers designer heels, and well-dressed staff standing at every corner, watching, waiting. I wasn’t used to places like this.

A woman in a sleek black dress approached us with a practiced smile, though her eyes carried the exhaustion of someone who would rather be anywhere else.

"Welcome to Opulence Galleria. What would you like to shop for today?"

Isabel barely spared her a glance. "Everything. And we don’t need your help."

I bit my lip as Isabel grabbed my hand, dragging me deeper into the store. The worker muttered something under her breath before turning away, and I almost felt bad. Almost. But then we walked past a display of handbags that probably cost more than 6 months of my former rent, my guilt evaporated.

"Alright, first things first," Isabel announ
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