Chapter 78


Nina’s POV

As soon as I made my statement about the VIP card, the entire room fell into stunned silence. Everyone, from the waitress standing beside me to the other patrons, was caught off guard by what I’d said. Their faces showed a mix of confusion, curiosity, and skepticism, but I stood tall, refusing to break my composure. The waitress, holding a small device that looked like a POS machine for payment verification, seemed completely unprepared for my response. I could see the doubt in her eyes as she processed what I’d just said.

I am so sorry, Maam,she stammered, her eyes flickering back and forth between my face and the card in my hand. But I’ve never heard of a VIP card being inside a regular debit card. This is... This is really funny, and Im not going to buy that idea.

Her words were meant to dismiss me, but I didn’t let them shake me. I could feel my chest tighten with the simmering heat of indignation, but I refused to show it. I had been underes