Dahlia entered the store with an air of superiority, shooting a glance at the shop assistant, Irinna Burriss.
"Your store really needs to implement stricter customer screening, particularly with individuals like them who obviously cannot afford to make purchases. Letting them in would only degrade the standards of Vior."
Dixie chimed in, "Exactly! What if they damage the clothes? They could never afford to pay for them."
Mia couldn't suppress a chuckle at their hypocrisy.
"Considering your reputation for purchasing counterfeit goods and passing them off as authentic, perhaps it's best for you two to refrain from patronizing this store as well. We wouldn't want others to mistakenly assume that everything here is fake," Mia shot back.
Mia couldn't help but reference the previous occasion when Dahlia and Dixie bought scarves for Laura, only to later discover they were counterfeit.
Dahlia and Dixie's demeanor grew awkward, and Dixie retorted, "I-I was misled by a friend. How was I supposed to know they would sell me counterfeit goods?"
"Yes, my daughter is overly trusting of her friends. Besides, families like ours can afford luxury items, unlike a certain orphan who is penniless and was abandoned by their family. How could they even afford to shop here?"
Dixie continued with a hint of pride, "Mia, do you even know that this store operates on a membership system? Only members have access to shop here."
Before Mia could respond, Gina, standing beside her, couldn't contain herself any longer. "Who are you to talk about memberships? You both seem to have a fondness for buying knockoffs, so your memberships are probably fake too, aren't they?"
"I'm quite certain that you both carry counterfeit cards, never with the intention of making a purchase, only to later buy knockoff items."
Gina's words struck a nerve, evident from Dahlia and Dixie's guilty expressions. However, they quickly fired back, "Whose fake card are we talking about here? Since you don't have one yourself, you're not qualified to be here."
Dahlia glanced at the familiar store attendant. "Irinna, it's a relief you're here. Please ensure they don't come in and disrupt our shopping experience."
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