Chapter 122 She Deserved It
Primarily, because the new girl, Donna, had no sense of propriety.
Whenever she saw a male customer who was both handsome and wealthy, Donna would immediately cling to him.
Because of this, she had stolen quite a few clients from her colleagues.
Her colleagues had frequently reported this to the store manager.
However, the men seemed to fall for Donna's tricks, being coaxed into submission. And she brought in substantial revenue for the store and even became the top salesperson for a time.
The store manager was at a loss as to what to do with her.
Unexpectedly, today Donna encountered someone she couldn't handle.
When Matthew slapped her, the other employees secretly cheered.
They all stood at a distance, watching the scene unfold, afraid of being implicated by Donna.
"Mr. Landon," Donna said, covering her face with one hand, her tears brimming as she looked at Matthew.
Matthew's gaze swept coldly over her face, saying, "Who do you think you are, daring to mock my person?"
His voice was somewhat hoarse, and his speech was no longer as fluent as before.
Donna was stunned. "You can talk?"
Earlier, she had seen Matthew communicating by typing on his phone and had assumed he was mute.
She hadn't expected Matthew to be able to speak.
However, his voice didn't quite match his appearance.
At this moment, the store manager arrived upon hearing the commotion.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Landon. This is a new sales associate in our store. If there was any inadequacy in our service, please forgive us."
Seeing this, Matthew decided not to say more.
After all, he had already slapped Donna, which was enough to vent Isabella's anger.
In the end, another employee processed his purchase.
The store manager personally escorted Matthew to the door, apologizing profusely.
Once Matthew left, the store manager breathed a sigh of relief.
Donna immediately burst into tears and said, "Manager, I really didn't do anything. Mr. Landon is just too hard to please!"
The manager was about to say something when her phone rang.
When she saw the number on the screen, the manager's expression immediately became solemn. She carefully answered, "Hello, Mr. Robinson."
After hearing Andrew Robinson's words, the manager turned to look at the tearful Donna with a complex expression.
"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, I will handle it."
After hanging up, the manager walked up to Donna and said, "You're fired."
Donna was stunned. "What?"
"Orders from above. This time, you've really offended someone you shouldn't have." With that, the manager shook her head, sighed, and walked away.
Isabella had just gotten her bubble tea when Matthew approached.
"Did you get everything you need?" Isabella looked at the bag in his hand and asked, "Why didn't you have them deliver it?"
Rich people usually buy a lot and have the store deliver it to their home.
Matthew, however, handed the bag directly to her.
Isabella thought he wanted her to carry it, so she reached out to take it.
Matthew opened the bag, revealing a black velvet dress inside.
Isabella was a bit slow to react, saying, "For me?"
Matthew nodded and pushed the bag into her hands, typing on his phone: [You'll look great in it.]
Isabella waved her hand and said, "I don't need it."
Before she could finish her sentence, Donna came running towards them.
Seeing this, Matthew frowned, his eyes filled with displeasure.
To their surprise, Donna wasn't heading for him this time but ran straight to Isabella.
As soon as she reached Isabella, Donna grabbed her hand and cried, "Miss, I was blind and didn't mean to say those things. I can't lose this job. Please, give me another chance."
Isabella was stunned, completely unable to understand what she was saying. Donna glanced at Matthew and said, "Mr. Landon, I already know I was wrong, and you've already slapped me. My face is all swollen now. Haven't you vented your anger enough?"
Isabella saw that Donna's face was indeed badly swollen.
At this moment, the five finger marks on her cheek were clearly visible.
This was Matthew's doing.
Isabella looked at Matthew in astonishment, only to see him staring at Donna with a grim expression.
No matter how pitifully Donna cried, his eyes remained indifferent.
Seeing that pleading with Matthew was useless, Donna clung tightly to Isabella's hand and said, "Miss, I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I really can't afford to be fired!"
"Fired?" Isabella looked at Matthew.
In desperation, Donna gritted her teeth and knelt down with a thud, saying, "Is it enough if I kowtow and apologize to you?"
With that, she didn't care about anything else and started banging her head on the ground.
The crowd of onlookers grew larger, pointing and whispering about Isabella and Matthew.
In the end, Donna was dragged away by the mall security.
The crowd gradually dispersed as well.
Isabella's bubble tea had gone cold.
She asked Matthew, "She didn't really say anything about me. Isn't firing her too severe?"
Matthew handed her his phone. [It wasn't me.]
"Then what about the slap mark on her face?"
Matthew didn't deny it and lowered his head to type on his phone.
[She deserved it.]
Isabella shook her head and said ,"First it was the Landon family's maid, and now it's the store's sales associate. Matthew, when did you become so irritable and quick-tempered?"
The Matthew of the past was gentle and kind.
Just standing there, he was like a ray of sunshine, bringing warmth to people.
Now, just looking at Matthew made Isabella feel a chill down her spine.
Seeing the fear in her eyes, Matthew wanted to reach out and hold her hand.
Isabella, however, was so frightened that she took two steps back.
Matthew's hand froze in the air.
"This dress is too expensive. I can't accept it," Isabella said. "I'll return it to the store."
With that, she walked towards the store, leaving Matthew behind.
After returning the dress, Isabella came out of the store to find Matthew waiting outside.
Seeing her, he immediately smiled and handed her his phone, saying: [Shall we go see a movie?]
Isabella shook her head. "I'm a bit tired today."
Matthew typed: [Then let me take you home.]
"There's no need."
As soon as Isabella finished speaking, the smile on Matthew's face gradually faded.
Afraid that he might have an episode, Isabella quickly said, "You promised me you wouldn't force me to do anything I don't want to do!"
Hearing this, Matthew suppressed his emotions and his expression softened. He typed: [Then I'll head back first. Be safe. Text me when you get to your dorm.]
"Okay." Isabella nodded, watching Matthew leave.
It was still early, so Isabella thought about wandering around nearby.
As she took the escalator down, she saw a familiar figure on the upward escalator opposite her.
Upon closer inspection, it was Jack.
And the one who was clinging to Jack was his fiancée, Nancy.
It looked like they were out shopping. Nancy smiled brightly and chatted excitedly with Jack.
Jack kept his head down, preoccupied with his phone, showing little reaction.
They didn't see Isabella, so she averted her gaze without greeting them.
Just as she walked out of the mall, a car slowly pulled up and stopped in front of her.
