Glenda laughed.
“Buy it? That doll costs ₱15,000. Do you think someone dressed like you can afford that? Get out before I call security.”
Nearby customers snickered.
“He looks suspicious,” one woman whispered.
“Watch your bags,” another muttered.
The store manager, Mr. Chua, came rushing out.
“What’s going on?” he asked.
“This man is causing trouble,” Glenda complained. “He’s obviously not a real customer.”
Without hesitation, Mr. Chua shouted, “Security! Remove them now. They’re ruining the atmosphere of my store!”
Ramon pulled a thick stack of cash from his pocket—neatly bundled bills.
“I’ll pay in cash,” he said firmly.
Instead of backing down, Glenda scoffed.
“That money’s stolen! No way you earned that honestly. Guard, arrest him!”
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