Ethan glanced around casually.
“I’ll take everything on the mannequins.”
The saleswoman froze.
“…Excuse me?”
“Everything,” Ethan repeated.
At that moment, another employee burst into laughter.
“Sir, this isn’t a thrift market.”
Ethan quietly removed the black card from his pocket and placed it on the counter.
The moment the manager saw the card, his face changed completely.
His eyes widened in horror.
“T-This…”
Within seconds, the entire store descended into panic.
Employees who mocked Ethan moments earlier suddenly bowed repeatedly.
“We’re very sorry, sir!”
“Please forgive us!”
The manager personally escorted Ethan to the VIP lounge.
The saleswomen who insulted him stood there trembling.
None of them understood why the manager looked terrified.
But the manager knew exactly what that black card represented.
Only the most powerful people in the world possessed one.
Meanwhile, Vanessa sat inside an expensive restaurant with Jason.
She smiled proudly while taking photos of their meal.
Then suddenly—
Her friend Lily rushed toward the table looking shocked.
“Vanessa… something happened!”
Vanessa frowned.
“What now?”
“I just saw Ethan at Royal Crown Boutique!”
Jason laughed immediately.
“So? Was he begging outside?”
Lily shook her head quickly.
“No… the manager treated him like royalty.”