Chapter 135: Maria Was Attacked

Maria felt embarrassed. Maybe they knew her from the art competition hosted by the Loller Group. The corporation was one of the largest in Lenmont, so everyone was bound to know a thing or two about their happenings. Moreover, she was the winner of that competition, so surely people would know about her. 'Still, it's embarrassing,' Maria thought and shifted closer to Karl. "I think we better go," she lowered her chin and whispered. Karl nodded, and they left. For the next few shops she entered, the same thing happened. Maria would browse through the merchandise for a brief moment, and the shop assistants would recognize her and whisper about it amongst themselves. "I've never seen her except in photos. Are you sure that's her?" "Yes, I'm absolutely sure. It's the red hair!" "Is that Maria Davis?" "Gosh, she looks so different in person." Maria would leave before the people approached her. After her fifth shop, she g