Nina burst into tears.
“Daddy, let’s go… I’m scared.”
Ramon bent down and held her close.
“We didn’t do anything wrong,” he whispered.
The guard grabbed Ramon’s arm.
WHEN THE REAL OWNER ARRIVED
“STOP.”
A commanding voice echoed through the store.
A man in a black suit entered—Edward Tan, the general manager of the entire Luxe Mall, followed by board members.
Mr. Chua immediately straightened.
“Good morning, Sir Edward,” he said nervously. “We’re handling a thief who tried to enter—”
Edward didn’t let him finish.
His eyes locked onto Ramon. His face went pale.
He rushed forward, pushed the guard aside, and bowed deeply—ninety degrees.
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