"So, giving him the wallet was a setup for this, huh?"
As he turned to leave, Rose grabbed his wrist tightly. She leaned against him, putting nearly all her weight on his wrist.
He struggled, but she held him down with a smile on her face. "If you buy more, you might get a photo with Winston."
"A photo with Winston?"
Everyone started looking at Winston next to Rose, their eyes filled with excitement.
"Exactly, this is our brand ambassador, Winston. He's here to surprise everyone today! Don't miss this chance!"
Rose reached out and removed Winston's mask. His thin lips were tightly shut, and his jaw clenched, giving off a cold aura.
"Whoa!"
"It's really Winston! It's really him!"
"Holy moly, he's so handsome, he's practically glowing!"
More and more customers outside the store started screaming at the sight of Winston. They dashed into the store, eager to buy anything they could get their hands on!
Rose held onto Winston tightly in the corner, her smile a bit forced. This guy was stronger than Rose thought.
"Rose, you..."
Winston was so pissed, and he didn't know what to say.
He'd been fooled by this woman! If he'd known this was coming, he wouldn't have taken that wallet even if it killed him!
"Help out, will you? Do you want our stock to pile up?"
"I don't care!"
"As an ambassador, it wouldn't look good for you if we can't sell our products, right?"
"Winston, I bought two bottles of perfume and two skincare sets. Can I take a picture with you?"
Winston kept his face cold and didn't respond, and Rose quickly said, "Sure, of course. Winston said his fans are all very sweet. You're living up to that reputation."
Winston forced a smile, how hypocritical!
The complimented fan blushed, "I can't believe Winston would say something like that. Thank you, Winston, we'll always support you! Keep going!"
Her sincere and passionate words made Winston feel a bit guilty for almost declining to take a picture with them.
"Thanks. Let's take the picture."
After he said that indifferently, the fan ran to Winston's side. Rose volunteered to take the photo.
Seeing the first fan's success, the others became even more enthusiastic. By the end, they had practically bought out the entire store's stock.
At the sight of the store emptied by the shopping spree, Rose smiled in satisfaction. This was what a real clearance sale looks like!
Winston finally sat in the store's rest area, his handsome face tight, and so cold he felt like he could spit ice.
Rose came over and patted Winston's shoulder, "Good job today."
Winston quickly grabbed Rose's wrist as she patted his shoulder, throwing her off. But just as he was about to swing his arm, he noticed Rose's face turning pale, her eyes filled with terror, and her other hand instinctively cradling her belly.
Winston suddenly remembered, Rose was pregnant. And yet, he had unintentionally pushed her. Her body was already tilting, about to fall over.
Winston's face turned worried instantly. He quickly stretched out his long legs to steady her falling body, his hand moving from her wrist to her waist. His long legs also moved to correct her tilt, letting her fall onto him instead.
Rose fell into his arms, sliding down slightly. Winston held onto her waist tightly. Rose also reacted, instinctively grabbing his shoulders trying to steady herself. In the end, Rose ended up with one knee on the couch, stopping her fall.
Winston was left utterly confused by her actions. He carefully spread his legs, afraid of pressing on her knee.
Rose's hand was still clutching his shoulder, a faint fragrance wafting into his nose, making his face change slightly.
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