Chapter 76

"How much is it?" Samantha asked offhandedly. "Mr. Perkins said no need to pay. The clothes you picked—all covered. He's paying ten times the price as rent compensation to our store," the clerk explained. Samantha's brows knit together. No wonder the manager had been all smiles, fluttering around her like a personal stylist. Of course—Alexander had already made arrangements. Trade clothes for rent. Clever. He knew she wouldn't accept his money directly. But with this approach? The staff would absolutely take that deal—who'd say no to a rent boost? She curled her lips and shot a cold glance at Alexander, sipping coffee casually on the couch. Seriously? That petty? Just because she didn't let him foot the bill the last time she went shopping, now he pulled this preemptive move? What a calculated little play. As if Samantha needed him to swoop in and play hero at HER own company's store. Facing him, she narrowed her eyes and said without a drop of warmth, "Alexander, I never asked you to