I tugged on Ashley's dress hem , turning it over to examine . " The label's all wrong , and you're claiming it's over a million ? " Ashley visibly panicked , her eyes darting around . " What nonsense ! How could * you * tell if it's real just by looking ? " Brenda pulled at the hem to see . " It * does * look a little different … " But I remember fashion bloggers saying this year's new logo has some variations , and Mrs. Sterling's is the latest style , isn't it ? " I shook my head . " Fine .
I'm not going to argue with you . If you really think I owe you that much , go ahead and take your dress to the police . I'm ready whenever you are ." " You! " Mr. Davies was about to argue further , but Ashley stopped him . " Forget it . I'm getting married in a few days , I don't want this to spoil my mood . It's not that much money anyway ." Immediately , everyone started praising Ashley , saying how beautiful and kind - hearted she was , just letting such a large sum go .
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It was truly laughable . She was clearly just guilty . Mr. Davies suddenly waved his hand , stopping everyone . " Everyone , listen up ! Mr. Sterling's wedding is in a few days . How about we all chip in a thousand bucks each , and our department can give Mr. and Mrs. Sterling a combined gift ? " The office fell silent . No one wanted to fork over that kind of money . With salaries of only a few thousand bucks a month , after rent and commuting , there wasn't much left .
Now they had to give a gift to the boss ? " What ? You don't want to ? " " Of course not ! I'll go first ! " Brenda was the most eager . " Mr. Davies , I just transferred it to you ! " ¡ The remaining colleagues grudgingly coughed up the cash . Mr. Davies counted the people , then turned to me . " Chloe , what's your deal ? You're the only one in the whole department who hasn't paid up ." This was beyond ridiculous !
" It's * my * wedding , so I guess I don't need to contribute to the gift , right ? " Chapter 3 Mr. Davies roared with laughter , practically doubled over , tears streaming down his face . " Open your eyes ! Mrs. Sterling is right here ! How dare you impersonate her ?! " ! " Are you sure * I'm the one impersonating her ? " I gave them one last chance . Ashley chuckled , coming over to pat my shoulder . " Chloe , I know you've always envied me since high school .
Envied my good grades , how many guys chased me , and now you envy me marrying into wealth and living a rich life . " " But you can't just claim * you're * marrying Julian Sterling , can you ? " I scoffed . " Did you even check ? How do you know it's not me ? " Ashley froze for a few seconds , but Brenda jumped in before her . " Everyone knows Mr. Sterling's wife is the Ashley froze for a few seconds , but Brenda jumped in before her . " Everyone knows Mr.
Sterling's wife is the heiress of the Sterling family ! "
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