Married To My Ex's Brother, Reborn Miraculously

"I-I..." The manager swallowed hard, struggling to form a response.

"Dismiss those salesgirls immediately—they are unfit to work here," the voice commanded icily. "And that actress? She is permanently banned from the store. Do it now."

The call ended abruptly, leaving the manager in stunned silence. His grip on the phone loosened as sheer panic gripped his chest.

Slowly, he lifted his head, his gaze meeting Augustine’s unreadable expression. He bowed deeply, shaking visibly.

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"I... I am so sorry, sir," he stammered. "Please forgive my ignorance."

The atmosphere inside the boutique shifted drastically. The salesgirls, who had been watching the situation unfold with arrogance just moments ago, now stood frozen in disbelief. Their gazes flickered between the manager and Augustine, struggling to process the sudden change.

Even Anne was stunned, unable to process how a single phone call had turned the arrogant manager into a trembling wreck.

Tania, however, did not have it. Her shrill voice cut through the air like a knife. "Why are you apologizing to him?" Her disbelief turned into rage. "Throw him out already."

The red-haired salesgirl, still confused, hesitated before chiming in. "Sir, are you... mistaking him for someone else?"

The manager’s patience snapped. His voice boomed through the store, making everyone flinch. "Shut up! Both of you, to my office. I’ll deal with you later." His glare hardened as he turned to the guards. "Escort this woman out. She has caused enough trouble here."

Tania’s eyes widened in pure outrage. "What? You’re kicking me out?" she sputtered, her hands balling into fists. "Do you even know who I am?"