Stella heaved a sigh of relief. Tm glad that I can think fast.’
She wanted to say Jaylene’s name, but then she thought that since Jaylene had invited Kayla to get their nails done here, she must have chosen a salon that Kayla visited frequently.
“Really?” Stella pretended to be surprised. ‘What a coincidence.”
Rebecca replied gently, ‘TH get you in the same room as Ms. Wilson. The manicurist she booked today is the best one in our salon. She can do all kinds of designs, including hand- painted ones.”
Stella smiled. “Thank you so much.”
“Don’t mention it. So, which design are you interested in?”
Stella looked at her and asked, “Which would give you the highest commission?”
Rebecca was taken aback and suddenly felt a little awkward.
Stella added, “I’m not trying to pry into your industry secrets. I’m very happy with your service. That’s why I want you to earn a little bit more. That way, both of us can be happy.”
Rebecca was moved upon hearing that. She was only used to customers bargaining for lower prices, and it was her first time meeting someone concerned about how much she was earning.
So, she said softly, “You should go for this one. I can tell that you don’t often get your nails done, and you’ll probably need an extension. The one with the highest commission is not practical, but this one isn’t going to affect you much in your daily life. You can consider signing up for a package for three sessions at a ten percent discount.”
Stella nodded. “Sure.”
Stella simply paid and signed up for the package without asking for its price.
After everything was done, Rebecca led her to the room.
The door was pushed open, and Stella saw Kayla and Jaylene sitting inside.
Both of them turned their heads around upon hearing the sound. Kayla was momentarily taken aback before she shifted her gaze back to the manicurist painting her nails.
Jaylene’s gaze darkened.
Rebecca felt her scalp tingling. ‘Why do I feel like something isn’t right here?’ she wondered.
However, Stella had already walked forward and sat down next to Kayla.
She noticed that Kayla was still wearing the set of jewelry she had recommended to her last week. However, her clothes were very fancy and exuded a strong sense of affluence.
Stella lowered her gaze to look at her nails before she said,” You should try cool-toned colors to appear more elegant.”
Jaylene chimed in before Kayla could say anything. “Kayla has fair skin and warmer colors will suit her better. No heiress would go for cool-toned colors because they look too rebellious.”
Stella chuckled. “Jaylene, it’s just a matter of preference.
Your nail color is supposed to match with the way you dress. What does it have to do with being rebellious or not? The color you mentioned isn’t ugly, but it seems to be what you personally like. Have you asked Ms. Wilson if she has the same thoughts as you?”
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