Charlene was momentarily taken aback, her gaze lingering between Lee Ji-eun and the older man for a few more seconds.

After all, it had only been a few days since Lee Ji-eun was disgraced and condemned by the entire internet.

She actually hooked up with someone else right away, and the other person was clearly much older than her, which was truly astonishing.

Marcy, not getting a response, asked, "What's wrong? Does it look bad?"

After she finished speaking, she looked in the direction Charlene was looking.

Marcy was also slightly surprised, and lowered her voice to say, "Isn't that Lee Ji-eun? What's she doing here, and with someone..."

Lee Ji-eun didn't notice them at first.

She froze when her gaze inadvertently drifted in their direction.

Clearly, they hadn't expected to run into Charlene here.

Lee Ji-eun's face turned pale instantly, as if she had been burned, and her whole being exuded an undisguised panic and embarrassment.

Nothing could feel more humiliating than this moment.

It's worth noting that not long ago, she was a glamorous top female race car driver, a wealthy heiress sought after by countless brands and surrounded by fans.

She came from a privileged background and was used to being noticed and praised.

But ever since that scandal completely destroyed her image, all her cooperative resources have been cut off overnight.

Even her family felt that she had lost face, and their relationship grew increasingly distant; they were no longer willing to support her.

Lee Ji-eun has lived a privileged life since childhood and has never had any worries about material things.

But now, not only have they lost their jobs, they also have to face endless ridicule and attacks online.

Netizens didn't buy her story, the brand quickly distanced itself from her, and even her former friends distanced themselves from her.

She fell from a great height and truly experienced the hardship of going from luxury to frugality. Every moment she could feel the reality, the huge gap and the coldness.

Lee Ji-eun naturally couldn't stand it.

The pressures of life and the shattering of her dreams suffocated her, and her financial difficulties forced her to seek shortcuts.

So she tried to seduce rich second-generation heirs, putting a lot of effort into dressing up, attending various social occasions, flirting, and acting weak, trying every means to attract their attention.

However, those rich kids weren't fools; they had long seen through this person's vain and calculating nature.

Therefore, those who don't take the bait tend to avoid it altogether.

They even mocked her efforts in private.

Lee Ji-eun had no choice but to settle for second best and chose an older man who was plain-looking but had some money.

The older man beside her was her best choice.

Because he's very willing to spend money on her.

Tonight, I was planning to trick the older man into buying me bags, shoes, and clothes, figuring out how to maximize my profits.

I never expected to run into Xia Lin here, the person I used to be jealous of and hate.

Lee Ji-eun's face was extremely pale, and her fingers unconsciously clenched.

She became who she is today all thanks to Charlene.

If it weren't for Charlene, she wouldn't have ended up relying on an old man to make a living.

During this time, she hated her every single day.

Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and she was caught in her most shameful moment, clinging to an older man's arm with a fawning expression.

Lee Ji-eun's face was incredibly expressive, changing colors like a palette.

The resentment in her eyes was undisguised, and her gaze was like a knife as she shot at Xia Lin.

Charlene saw this and didn't want to pay any attention to it.

They were from two different worlds; if it weren't for that variety show, they would never have crossed paths.

Lee Ji-eun is ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

She had already seen through the scheming, both overt and covert, during the initial recording.

Since we've already fallen out, it's best to never see each other again and never have anything to do with each other again.

So she quickly looked away and continued choosing gifts with Shi Yang.

Soon, the two of them chose their favorite styles and went straight to the cashier to pay.

Then, the two walked out of the store side by side, their steps confident and composed.

Lee Ji-eun naturally noticed their disregard and was furious.

How dare that bitch live such a carefree life while she has to bear all the consequences?

She thought she would never see her again.

But since we've encountered this situation, we naturally have to get our revenge.

A ruthless glint flashed in Lee Ji-eun's eyes.

She leaned closer to the man beside her, her voice soft yet tinged with urgency, "Darling, could you help me teach that woman a lesson?"

The man raised an eyebrow, a look of doubt on his face. "What? You know those two?"

Lee Ji-eun nodded slightly, her eyes becoming deep and unfathomable. "One of them hurt me terribly, causing me to lose so much. I still can't swallow this anger. Can you help me vent my anger?"

Upon hearing this, the man's lips curled into a wicked smile. He leered at her waist and pulled her closer. "Sure, but you know there's always a price to pay for asking me for favors."

Lee Ji-eun's body stiffened instinctively.

But soon, she regained her composure, smiling charmingly, her eyes and brows full of allure, "I know, darling, I'll do anything."

The man nodded in satisfaction. "That's fine then."

After saying that, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

……

Xia Lin and Shi Yang had no idea what was going on.

The two continued shopping and unknowingly passed by a high-end men's clothing store.

Marcy suddenly stopped, her eyes lighting up. "Let's go inside and take a look," she said. "I want to buy Ah Si a belt and pick out a couple of ties while I'm at it."

Charlene nodded and followed her inside.

The store displays a variety of exquisite men's accessories, with soft lighting and a faint scent of leather in the air.

Marcy carefully selected them.

She picked up a black leather belt and compared it to herself, then turned to the tie section, focusing intently on comparing the patterns and textures.

Charlene stood to the side, casually flipping through a dark blue tie.

At that moment, she inexplicably thought of Shi Ye.

He wore a suit and tie, exuding a restrained yet sexy charm that made her heart race.

As if possessed, she also picked up the tie and decided to buy it.

After it was over, Shi Ye and Zhou Si called to say they were downstairs.

After paying, the two carried their shopping bags downstairs to the underground parking lot.

Shino and his companion parked their car in a rather remote corner, so the two of them had to walk over.

Unexpectedly, we hadn't gone very far.

Suddenly, a dozen or so burly men sprang out from the shadows. Each of them was imposing and had a fierce, menacing appearance, clearly up to no good.

Charlene had never seen anything like this before and was completely stunned.

Marcy, on the other hand, was more experienced and bolder than her. She instinctively protected Charlene, pulling her behind her and scanning their surroundings warily.

She calmly asked, "Who are you people, and what do you want?"

A group of grown men, clearly acting on orders, charged toward the two without a word.

Marcy reacted quickly. Seeing the other person approaching, she swiftly pulled out a handful of self-defense powder from her pocket and threw it out the instant the person rushed forward.

She sprinkled the powder in a tricky and sudden way. The powder filled the air, and two of the eyes were hit by it, causing a stinging pain.

They covered their faces, crouched down in agony, and screams of pain rose and fell.

This brief period of chaos gave the two a break.

Marcy said in a low voice, "Charlene, run!"

Upon hearing this, Charlene's heart pounded like a drum, but without hesitation, she followed Marcy and ran as fast as she could.

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