Chapter 86

“Here, this dress suits the madam perfectly,” the saleswoman said, handing the gown over to the maid. “Right this way, please — you can make the payment here. Or is there anything else you’d like to see?” The maid turned to me for confirmation, and I gave a small shake of my head. She nodded politely and guided my wheelchair toward the cashier. I still wasn’t sure what the saleswoman had planned, but I knew one thing — I had to trust her and play along. It seemed she truly intended to help me, and this might be my only chance. “Um, could I borrow your guards for a moment? There’s something heavy I’d like them to move,” the saleswoman asked politely. Oh, so this was her plan. The maid turned to me for approval, and I quickly stammered, “It wouldn’t hurt to lend her a helping hand.” She nodded without suspicion. “I’ll go get them,” she said before walking off. The moment she disappeared, the saleswoman hurried closer to me, her voice dropping to a whisper. “Be ready, ma’am. This i