Burn Me Once, Burn With Me novel Chapter 583

"My phone was on silent," she replied calmly, then turned to Frieda. "What were you just saying? I think I heard my name."

Frieda bit her lip as Hanley pulled her behind him, shielding her with his body. "Your mother's been a bit emotional lately. Don't take it to heart."

Ruby gave her a fleeting glance before looking away, clearly uninterested in pursuing the matter. "I'm not feeling well today, so I won't be choosing anything. I've seen the furniture in your store; it's all very tasteful. Just pick out the most expensive options for the bedding, decor, and everything else. I want it all in misty blue," she instructed a nearby clerk, her hand resting on her stomach.

The clerk's face lit up at such a simple, lucrative request. "Of course, Miss Ruby! We can exchange contact information, and I'll send you photos of the selections for your final approval. That way, you won't have to tire yourself out by picking everything in person." She beamed, her customer service tone now dripping with enthusiasm and attentiveness.

"Fine," Ruby said with an agreeable wave of her hand.

Those two words were like a shot of adrenaline for the clerk. The most expensive items, all in a custom color! This was a massive sale. After this one commission, she could probably take the rest of the year off. With that thought, her gaze on Ruby grew even more intense, as if she were looking at a living jackpot—it was almost worshipful.

Sylas frowned and stepped sideways, blocking the clerk's adoring stare. "Let her handle it. Since you're not feeling well, I'll take you home."

The clerk, overhearing them, rushed to finish her calculations. "Miss Grayson! Who should I…?" she asked, holding a tablet with the total, her eyes flickering between Sylas and Hanley, unsure who was paying.

Ruby arched an eyebrow, her gaze settling on Hanley.

"That would be me, of course! I came here today specifically to furnish my daughter's room!" Hanley declared, striding forward with a broad smile. But as he took the tablet from the clerk and saw the final amount, he froze. Eight… eight million dollars?!

Who spends eight million dollars on a single bedroom? His chest heaved, but he forced himself to maintain his refined composure. "Is this correct?" Hanley asked, his smile stiffening.

"Yes, sir. Miss Ruby specified she wanted the most expensive items in the store, and everything here is according to her request. I've double-checked the total," the clerk confirmed, shaking her head.

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