Chapter 828 A Big Spender
Hera continued to ignore Alice, which only made Alice seethe even more. That cold shoulder felt like a slap to her pride, and now she was even more determined to humiliate Hera—especially once it was revealed that her so-called "black card" was useless in this store.
But Athena and Liz had already caught on to Alice’s true intentions. Athena just smirked, unbothered. She knew exactly what Hera was capable of when it came to spending power—something even Athena, despite her wealthy background, couldn’t match.
Athena could shop freely only when she was with Hera, because while her own allowance had limits set by her family, Hera’s wealth was on an entirely different level. Her very first pocket money from her grandfather was a jaw-dropping 100 billion. And ever since receiving the Black Dragon Card, all the revenue from her family’s powerful business empire flowed directly into that account.
That’s what made the card so legendary—not just that it was a high-tier card accepted across all luxury brands, but because it was a unique debit card that also functioned as a membership card. Even more impressive, it had advanced anti-theft technology, making it immune to modern scams like RFID card skimming. In other words, Hera’s card—and her status—was untouchable.
Athena was eagerly anticipating the moment Alice’s smug expression would crumble when she realized just how powerful Hera’s card really was. With a sweet, almost innocent smile that barely hid her mischief, Athena turned to Alice and offered, "Why don’t you come with us and see for yourself whether Hera’s pretending to understand French—or using a fake black card?" Her tone was light and friendly, as though she were casually inviting Alice for a stroll in the park, but her gleaming eyes said otherwise.
Hera, already familiar with Athena’s brand of mischief, rolled her eyes but didn’t object. As far as she was concerned, the best way to deal with someone like Alice was to ignore her completely. After all, if she didn’t react, what could Alice really do?
As they waited, another staff member arrived and politely ushered Hera and her group into a VVIP room. Instead of standing awkwardly in the boutique, they were now seated on plush sofas, and moments later, a service cart was wheeled in—complete with an expensive bottle of champagne and a charcuterie board featuring Paris’ finest cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal fruits.
Athena, already familiar with this kind of luxury thanks to her past shopping trips with Hera, made herself comfortable without hesitation. She sat back, picked up a piece of cheese, and began to snack casually while one of the staff popped the champagne and gracefully poured them each a glass.
Seeing all this unfold, Alice could hardly contain her excitement. ’Just imagine—the staff had already ushered them into a VIP room, popped open an expensive bottle of champagne, and served a luxurious charcuterie board.How furious will they be once they realize Hera’s card is worthless?Would they blacklist Hera and everyone with her?Ha! I can’t wait to see it blow up in their faces!’