Chapter 179

As she spoke, she set her things down and pulled out two bags: "Here, Isla, this is the latest limited edition Chanel set from this season-bet you'll look amazing in it. Xander, got you a new phone-super cool, right?" Isla gave her a helpless look. Vanessa had a real talent for changing topics. Once she didn't want to talk about something, no way you could get her to open up. Xander bounced over, took the phone from Vanessa, and started fiddling with it, clearly in love. Then he got all serious and frowned, "Sis, I didn't give you much cash before you left. How'd you afford this kind of stuff? What kind of job pays that fast?" Seeing the doubt and worry in his eyes, Vanessa flicked her fingers against his forehead. "Quit overthinking. No matter how broke I am, I'd never do sketchy stuff. Chill, okay?" With her arms full of shopping bags, Vanessa headed to her room, then came out wearing a loose shirt, shorts, and a baseball cap, her long hair tied up in a messy bun. As soon as she step