Katelyn was prepared this time, smoothly pulling away before Lise could grab her. Irritation flickered across her face.

“What’s wrong with you? Do you have to reach for everything like a child who can’t control themselves?” Katelyn remarked.

Lise’s eyes stayed locked on Katelyn, a trace of resentment creeping into her otherwise perfect features. “Well, since we like the same things, whatever you’re into, I’m into too—whether it’s jewelry or men.”

“So, everything I like, you like now?” Katelyn asked, her mouth twitching into a small, sarcastic grin. Her voice was icy.

She pointed toward the counter. “Pack up all the jade for me then.”

If Lise was so eager to grab whatever Katelyn had set her eyes on, Katelyn was happy to let her take it all. Lise’s expression shifted instantly, her mood souring. The salesperson quickly began gathering the items, glancing at Lise with hopeful eyes.

“Ma’am, how would you like to pay?”

Lise shot the salesperson a furious look, her teeth gritted. “When did I ever say I was buying these? Katelyn’s the one who told you to pack them.”

Katelyn, with a playful glint in her eye, spoke casually. “Didn’t you just say you wanted everything I like? What’s the problem now? Is your card maxed out?”

Katelyn drummed her fingers lightly on the counter, her voice carrying a polite reminder. “Oh, I almost forgot to mention—Carol loves jade. If you’re hoping to impress her, you might want to grab it all.”

Lise forced a strained smile, her words laced with sarcasm. “Do you take me for an idiot? Even a child wouldn’t fall for your games.”

Katelyn shrugged, her tone playful yet teasing. “I’ve given you the answer, but if you don’t want to listen, that’s on you.”

She turned to the salesperson, her voice steady. “Pack these up for me. I’ll use my card. Carol will be delighted to see so many of her favorite jade pieces at the birthday party.”

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Katelyn’s words struck a chord, each one digging into Lise’s ego.

Lise glanced at the jade bracelet she had grabbed and then at the sparkling jewelry being packed. Doubt crept in.

Compared to the stunning collection before her, the bracelet in her hand suddenly felt lackluster. Katelyn was already holding out her card, ready to pay and leave.

Lise’s fists tightened by her sides.

If Carol truly loved these pieces, there was no way she could let Katelyn steal the spotlight. She had to be the one everyone noticed at the celebration. Just as Katelyn was about to hand over her card, Lise’s voice rang out.

“Wait! I’ll buy all of them.”

Lise blurted out the words, frustration evident in her tone.

This celebration was crucial for her. Winning over Carol depended on the gift she brought. There was no way she was going to let Katelyn outshine her.

Katelyn’s expression cooled, a frown forming as she stared at Lise.

“You’re taking this too far, Lise. I picked these first.”

Lise scoffed, slamming her card on the counter.

“Unless you’ve already paid, they’re fair game. After leaving the Bailey family, how much are you really making as a designer? These pieces are worth at least five hundred million.”

Lise felt a rush of satisfaction wash over her.

“Even if I let you have them, do you really think you can afford to pay?”

Katelyn narrowed her eyes, a cold smile curling at the corners of her mouth.

“You really love taking what’s mine, don’t you? But I won’t let you have these. They’re Carol’s favorites.”

Turning to the salesperson, she said, “Add everything up. I’ll pay with my card.”

Katelyn looked genuinely upset, as though worried Lise would snatch the items the moment she hesitated.

Lise’s fierce determination only sparked Katelyn’s competitive nature.

She couldn’t allow Katelyn to win.

The salesperson had packed all the jewelry and now awaited the total, glancing up with the final price ready. “The total is six hundred million. Who’s going to pay?”

“I will!” Katelyn and Lise declared simultaneously, both eager to claim the pile of jade jewelry.

Without hesitation, Katelyn reached for her card and swiped it at the POS machine.

But Lise was a step ahead.

The machine dinged!

Payment successful!

Lise couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. “You’ll never outshine me.”

In that instant, a reminder beeped from the POS machine, cutting through the tension.

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