"Curious what's unfolding here?" Drew inquired.
Lauren's mind raced back to Drew Walton's imposing stature, a man whose wealth towered above them all. He was the single heir of a business empire, his family's name synonymous with opulence and power, their domain stretching across sprawling malls in the heart of major cities. And here they stood, on the land his family commanded, a reminder of their formidable presence.
"Hello, Drew!" Mandy greeted him with a sweet smile. "I was just enlightening the manager about Lauren's financial situation, explaining why she's unable to make any purchases here."
Drew's smile took on an enigmatic quality. "Oh? Well, I agree—"
"See, I told you! She's not in a position to splurge," Mandy interjected, preempting any further input from Drew.
Undet
