Chapter 7 At The Mall

• As she descended the stairs, her face still swollen from crying, she didn't plan on getting Oscar in trouble. After seeing what her boss was like, she was going to help him so he wouldn't be punished.
• "Come on, miss, I'll be your driver today. We'll go shopping at Mr. Ward's mall, where you'll find everything you need. Here is your new phone, Mr. Sebastian's number is already saved in there, just don't bother him with nonsense."
• "Thank you, Oscar. Believe me, the last thing I want to do right now is talk to that guy. I can't stand to even look at him."
• "Ma'am, he is a good man, he's just had a difficult life. Trust me, you have no idea what he's been through. I'm sure one day he'll tell you. Just be kind to him. That man hates women for some reason, something that happened to him as a child. When some time passes, he'll tell you."
• "Poor thing, is what you're telling me true, Oscar? He's the man with the most companies, the CEO of the industry. Everyone wants to do business with him. He just snaps his fingers and gets whatever he wants. You're telling me he's poor, we're not understanding each other, Oscar. He can have any woman he wants at his feet, why did he single me out? What did I do to deserve being treated like this?"
• "You'll get to know him, ma'am. Just don't make him angry and everything will be fine."
• "You have an appointment at the salon at eleven, don't forget. I'll accompany you. But first, go eat something. I noticed you didn't have breakfast. Your life has changed radically this morning, if you know how to handle things, it's for the better."
• We arrived at a mall on the north side of the city, it was an imposing building. I had never been there before. If Sebastian hadn't bought me clothes, I would have felt completely out of place. All the women looked like porcelain dolls, even the store clerks looked better than me.
• "Ma'am, I'll let you shop in peace. My number is also saved in there, if you need me to come, just call me and I'll be here immediately."
• "Thank you, Oscar. I'll call you if I need you."
• As I entered the mall, a message came in from a sender named "Sebas."
• "I hope you buy lots of clothes, shoes, bags, makeup, everything you need. Go to the technology store, there's a computer for you there. At Ward's company jewelry store, they'll give you some bags with some jewelry. If you like anything else, just ask for it.
• Look for an evening dress, you'll accompany me to a dinner tonight.
• Oh, very important, make sure it's not something that makes you look like a stripper."
• "Damn idiot, he'll never stop making me feel bad."
• "I've never been a stripper, sir, so don't disrespect me."
• She went, tried on some dresses, there was one that looked like a stripper. She tried it on, in front of the dressing room mirror, took some pictures, she looked quite provocative in a short red dress with a very pronounced neckline that showed absolutely everything.
• "I'm going to make this guy's life impossible."
• "What do you think of this dress? I think I look good," she sent the picture to Sebastian's chat.
• The man in the middle of a meeting with foreign investors opened the chat and looked at the image of that beautiful but provocative woman.
• "I'm working, try not to distract me with nonsense. If you don't know what to choose, find Glenda, she always dresses the women I take by the arm."
• "I'm sorry to disappoint you, sir, but I won't look for anyone. I'll find myself what I'll wear tonight."
• There was no more response from the other side, Sebastian's meeting was a complete torment for his investors, the man immediately became in a bad mood, causing all the projects to be delayed.
• When it was already eleven o'clock, Cloe entered the beauty salon with many bags. All the women in the place looked at the bags with some interest. They had not seen that woman in their social circle before, but it was clear she was a new rich person. She was quite beautiful, but her hair and nails were not well done. It was also evident that she did not spend hundreds of dollars on creams to keep her face beautiful. It was clear that it was her first day in that millionaire place.
• "Hello, I have an appointment at eleven," Cloe said timidly as she saw how those women were observing her.
• "Are you Mrs. Cloe? Of course, the secretary of your husband called. Come this way," the receptionist said.
• "Mrs. Cloe, the wife of who could she be? I don't think she's anyone important enough to be someone's wife in our social circle. Besides, there hasn't been any news in the media about any handsome man getting married. She seems like a nobody. What tricks could she have used to charm someone from our circle like that and get married? Maybe she's not from here, but from another city. My daughter Graciela has been dating Sebastian Ward and she says he is a very attentive and affectionate man, as well as quite thoughtful. He has given her some gifts, so there will probably be a wedding soon. I will definitely invite my friends."
• "Come this way, Mrs. Cloe. Pay no attention to the comments of these clients. You are a beautiful and refined woman. I am sure we will make your beauty stand out," one of the stylists at the salon said.
• "What would you like me to do, ma'am? I'm Bryan and I will be in charge of your makeover," Bryan asked.
• "I don't know. It's been so long since I went to a stylist that I have no idea what's in fashion or what would suit my face best. You seem to be very good at what you do. I'll leave it all in your hands, Bryan. I need to do my makeup for a dinner. Can you help me with that too? I'm not into heavy makeup. I want something very natural, nothing exaggerated, please," Cloe said in a soft and sweet voice.
• "Of course, you'll see. You won't regret it."
• After a few hours, when Bryan had finished with Cloe, Sofia entered the salon with one of her best friends. Since Cloe was facing away, she couldn't see her at first.
• "I'm happy. I'm going to the Ward companies' dinner, Sebastian will be there. That man is the one I want in my bed soon, my name is Sofia de la O, he will be my husband," Sofia said.
• "Look at this girl. She could really be Mr. Ward's wife," the women in the salon said.
• "Wow, Bryan, you worked a miracle on me. I thought I was hopeless, and look what you did," Cloe said, giving Bryan a big hug and thanking him.
• As Cloe left with all those bags and completely transformed, the women were left speechless. All she needed was a little love to look spectacular.
• "Cloe! Is that you?" Sofia said, truly amazed at her sister's beauty. "Which man are you milking money from? Because Dad wouldn't have given it to you, I'm sure of that. Well, no matter what they've done to you, you're still the same insignificant woman as always," Sofia said enviously, seeing her sister so beautiful and dressed in expensive clothes.
• "Thank you, Sofia. It's nice to see you too," Cloe said as she left the salon, already texting Oscar to help her with the bags.
• "Oscar, I'm sorry, I think I went overboard with the shopping, but I have nothing to wear. Everything stayed behind, well, you know where," Cloe said.
• "Ma'am, don't worry. You look beautiful, really, you look very pretty," Oscar reassured her.
• "Thank you, Oscar. That makes me feel a little better."
• "Cloe, Cloe, you're beautiful, is that you?" Esteban said, giving Cloe a kiss on the mouth.
• "Hello, Esteban. How are you?" Cloe said, a little startled by the kiss, pushing him away.
• "Beautiful, I've been looking for you, but they told me you left there. No one knows where or what happened. I'm glad to see you. Look, you look spectacularly beautiful."