Chapter 449 Lily's Unease

Meanwhile. Lily and Lisa returned to the store with the clothes in tow. As Lily began to hang each piece, Ella approached. "You must be exhausted. Take a break, I'll handle these." "But..." "No 'buts'. Freya mentioned how hard you've been working lately, so she got lots of fruits and snacks for the break room. Everyone, help yourselves!" Ella announced to the group. "Freya's so considerate!" "Yeah, working at Julia's Boutique is a dream!" The employees cheered. But Lily clenched her fists tightly, feeling far from elated. Julia's Boutique offered unparalleled perks, beyond what Selena's could provide. From pay to treatment, it was top-notch. Lily had vowed to excel since joining. But she never expected Selena to resort to kidnapping her family and threatening her loyalty to Julia's. Exposed or not, she couldn't bear to stay here any longer. In Julia's eyes, she was now a criminal, unworthy of the kindness shown by others! Her eyes welled up, and she forced a bitter smil