Chapter 51

"What is it, Sophie?" Felicia asked irritably, not in the mood for conversation. Sophie closed the door and frowned. "Melanie wasn't lying. She really did make 1500 dollars today. After school, I passed by her boutique with my friends, and four of them bought dresses, spending about 800 dollars just between them. "She was busy all day, so there must have been other customers too. I can't believe it. But for someone from the countryside, she actually has good taste in clothes." Sophie knew the math added up. If Melanie could make that much in just one short period, she couldn't imagine what the former could make in a full ten-hour day. Moreover, the styles seemed to appeal to everyone—from young girls to mature women. Felicia was stunned by the unexpected turn of events. She had hoped Melanie's boutique would fail and make her look foolish to the family. Instead, on the very first day, Melanie made more than Felicia's monthly wage as a teacher. The comparison made Felicia wonder wh