"What else?! Isn't it over yet?"
She asked angrily, holding a cup in her right hand and a bouquet of flowers and a cash sign in her left hand.
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The host slowly shook her head and let out a long sigh.
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"Just a little bit more. Only the special awards are left. Please help me out. This is also my job…"
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"Um…um, okay."
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That's why Nongnapat had to leave the cluttered things in her hands with Anda first, before going back on stage to stand with Chairman Gaston again. The event seemed to end in a dull manner, until the female host revealed the last activity, which caused a lot of excitement from the guests.
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"The awards for the winners are not over yet. I think Lafayette Department Store, part of the Gaston Group, has prepared a special surprise for someone special like you."
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Nongnapat made a confused face. She glanced at Gaston's sullen face. Thinking to herself, how else will this man mock her? The music became more exciting... The lights flickered and swirled around... teasing the audience to feel excited...
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"Congratulations, Nongnapat! Because the department store has given you the privilege to choose anything in the department store, it's yours for free! Whether it's clothes!, bags!, shoes!, cosmetics, etc., you can choose everything. Even if the price per item is 7 figures, Lafayette won't mind!"
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The stage below was in chaos...! Even more so among the contestants. The main branch of Lafayette is the most modern department store in France. Every item is a world-class brand. Some items need to be reserved for years before they can be purchased. A special opportunity like this doesn't come around very often. Everyone wants to grab as many as they can... But for Nongnapat, it's not like that!
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"Thank you very much, Mr. Gaston!"
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The French words fell from her mouth in a curt tone. She looked him in the eye without fear. In her mind, she could only think of the criticism that he had forced on her even though she had done nothing wrong. Nongnapat was so annoyed with the person she loved that she wanted to get revenge. Whether it was due to circumstances or destiny, in a moment when her mind had not filtered her thoughts, she blurted it out.
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"You French people probably don't know that in our country, Thailand, there is a saying that says, "If you lose your life, don't lose your honor." We always stick to our words. I hope you are no different, don't you?
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"Of course! My word is my word! Hurry up and choose. Take whatever you want. You can take the sports car parked in the showroom downstairs. I don't care… Since it's your right!"
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The young man made a flirtatious gesture with his hand, not noticing that Nongnapat was smiling deeply. She turned to the host and nodded…
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"Okay, I have my choice. Everyone here, please be my witness."
"If I can really choose everything in this department store, I will choose..."
"Mr. Emmanuel Gaston!! This guy!"
"I want him to be mine for 1 day. I hope you won't refuse, Mr. Chairman..."
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The chairs almost fell over like dominoes! The bodyguards started moving in the dark! Many guests stood up from their tables in shock! No one thought that Nongnapas would dare to say something like this... Especially her best friend Anda, who even exclaimed in Thai without thinking, "You idiot!!!"
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It was the most satisfying moment in Nongnapas' life. Since Gaston was the one who said that she could choose anything in Lafayette Department Store, why couldn't she choose him?! She wanted to laugh when she saw the people he invited making a big fuss. Even the experienced host couldn't control the situation, let alone Didi Erich! His face was pale and sweat was pouring down his face. It wouldn't be right to order the backstage curtain to be closed...
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"How is it, Gaston... My choice is great, right? I won't let you throw it at me easily, no matter how much I like you."
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The bold designer muttered to herself with satisfaction, glancing at Gaston who was standing next to her. But what she saw was not what she expected! He should have choked and lost his composure... But he didn't! Gaston stood still, before walking over and grabbing the microphone that the host was holding.
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"It's okay, everyone. Please stay calm... Take it easy. Please sit down."
"I'm okay with this. If it's your wish, I'll accept the challenge..."
"Just one day, I'll be yours. You can order me to do whatever you want. I'll do whatever you want. I promise..."
"But if something happens to you... I won't take any responsibility!"
"You'll find out, Nongnapat! That someone like Emanuel Gaston is not someone that can be easily used as a toy!!! , You don't know what you're playing with!"
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It was so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping. A murderous aura spread throughout the area. Gaston's attitude changed according to the mood in his tone. It was obvious that he wasn't joking. This man was a real mafia... a beast that had been awakened by Nongnapat's disgust.
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"Pat! What have you done, my friend... If you keep going like this, even me and Didier won't be able to help you..."
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Anda stood watching her friend walk off the stage with concern. She sighed several times and shook her head from side to side in worry, her imagination running wildly. She was afraid that her friend would be killed by the mafia of Paris.
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"Let's go back tonight, Pat. I'll have Didier find a flight for you?!"
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The slender hands received the trophy and the bouquet that she had left for her friend back. There was a gap where the two girls could look at each other.
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"Crazy...!"
"How could that be! Since this is the best prize I've ever dreamed of... Don't be afraid, Anda. Because... he's lying!"
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"How did you know?"
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"Don't you see that I'm the one standing closest to him? Just by seeing him ruffle his shirt frequently, I know that he doesn't mean what he said… Even though he's being bold, I can tell that he's not confident…"
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"Clothes, you can't lie to a designer like me!"