Mia wasn't flustered at all. She nearly snickered when she heard what Luna said.
She turned to Shelly. "You picked these clothes yourself. Vior couldn't be selling fake goods, could they?"
Shelly breathed a sigh of relief. "Monalize, you're right. What does Luna know about fashion? She's embarrassing herself."
Luna was unfazed. She continued, "Shelly, since you're so certain, why don't we get the fashion director here to see whether it's fake or not? The truth will be unveiled then."
"The fashion director you brought? It's not like she's the queen of fashion. Why should we listen to her input? Have you bunch of peasants ever attended a private haute couture show before?"
Still upset, Shelly rambled on, "Luna, do you know why Aunt Sharon was totally unbothered when Nikki was kicked out? It's because her family is about to go bankrupt and their company's about to be acquired.
"To her, only a daughter of a prestigious family deserves Timothy. Look at you. Your identity, status, and looks—none of them makes you worthy of him."
Luna's expression changed drastically. "Shelly, stop pretending like you actually care for him. You're leeching off the Barrett family yourself! You were reluctant to leave, and Tim's dad had to support you and your mother for years. You're shameless!
"Do you really think you're a socialite? If it weren't for the Barretts having pity on you and your mother, you'd be off on the streets, begging for food!"
"Luna!" Shelly screeched, lunging at Luna. She grabbed her hair and hissed, "You're just a fucking slut from the slums. How dare you speak to me like that?"
Luna was unyielding. "Why, did I hit a nerve? That explains why you're acting so docile toward that woman who's identical to Mia!"
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