Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 

Melanie greeted them warmly, “Take a look around, chris. I’ll give you all a special discount if you find anything you like. 

The girls became even more excited. They knew the discount was likely being offered because of Sophie, Later, each of the four girls picked out a dress, and Melanie gave them a grurious 20% off at checkout. She also includeil a matching hair accessory for each dress they chose. 

“Diese docemuries. 

ne an extra gilt from me. Come back again if you like what you see,” Melanie sald, her sanile genuine. sophie watched for firnels try on their beautiful dresses with inaglog in her eyes. She also wanted one but refused to buy anything, not wanting to give i the satisfaction. The girls were also respectful to Melanie, showing no signs of lucking down on her despite her small–town background. 

Melanie 

Once they left the boutique, they boast into excited chatter, tue of thein gushed, “Sophie, thank you so much! We would never have gotten such a great discount If you weren’t hersister–in–law, but why don’t you like Melanie? 

“she seems really nice, sare, she’s from a small town. But she’s pretty, kind, and even gave us these gorgeous accessories.” 

Sophie Telt a sange of pride at her friends compliments, Living in a neighborhood where everyone came from prominent familles, she was not usually the center of attention among her friend group, So, their admiration made her feel special 

“ot course she gave you alla disent. We’re friends, and she should know better than not to treat you well,” Sophie said sungly. 

The girls exchanged smiles, admiring their new dresses even HIJOTE. 

sophie, you’re being silly. If you wanted a dress, Melanie would probably give you several. These dresses are gorgeous. Everyone at school will be so jealous tomorrow. With your height and slim figure, you’d look amazing in them. 

Sophie wanted the dresses but felt Happed by her own pride. “I don’t want anything from her. I’m glad you all like yo After arriving home, Sophie felt conflicted. The dresses at Melanie’s boutique were beautiful, even better than those at the department stores. Yet, she could not your dresses, though,” she replied dismissively. bring herself to ask Melanie for one. 

With that in mind, she decided to go shopping later to find similar styles. She would rather buy her own than get anything from Melanie’s boutique, 

As evening approached, Melanie was getting ready to close the shop when julia prepared to leave, Melanie quickly stopped her and said, “Julia, here’s a little something for helping me out. Fran’t let you help out for free! 

Julia immediately protested, feeling uncomfortable. Besides, Melanie had already given her many clothes before, which she knew were quite expensive. 

“No w 

way. I was past helping oull I’m not taking any money from you, so just put that away. Don’t make this weird, or I’ll really be upset,” Julia argued. “Julie, I’d be the one upset if you don’t accept this. You’ve been running around helping all day. I made good money today, I wouldn’t feel right not paying you,” Melanie countered, 

Even with Melanie’s firm insistence, Julle was moved and adamantly refused the former’s money. Seeing this, Melanie had an idea, 

“Julia, this boutique will do well, I ran feel it. If you’re not busy, why don’t you work here? I’ll pay you a proper salary. I could use the help since it gets too busy for just one person. Hot there’s no pressure if you’re not Interested; it’s just a suggestion,” 

Melanie was careful with her offer, knowing that Julia came from a well–off family. She did not want julia to think she was being underestimating her. To Melanie’s surprise, alla consideard the other brielly before enthusiastically agreeing. 

Julia could have easily found other work. After leaving the military, she was offered a position through ber connections. However, with her straightforward personality, she found it hard to El in and often rubbed people the wrong way. 

After that, her family arranged another stable government job for her, but she quit after two days, feeling too restricted by the rigid environment.