Chapter 152: The Saleswoman Maintained a Professional Smile

"The entire Waverly Pearl development sold out immediately. Only a few units remain." The saleswoman maintained a professional smile, but her tone left no room for negotiation.

Denise Carver stomped her foot in frustration. "We're definitely buying! Let's secure it now!"

"Please present your ID to sign the contract immediately."

Denise's eyes darted nervously. "Can we...come back tomorrow to sign?"

The saleswoman's smile faded slightly. "They might be gone by tomorrow."

Denise bit her lip. "Let me make a quick call."

She hurried to a corner, glancing warily back at Helen and Clara to ensure they couldn't overhear before dialing.

"Dad, I'm at Waverly Pearl! The units are selling like hotcakes..."

Her voice dripped with saccharine sweetness as her fingers absently twisted her purse strap.

The plan had been set long ago.

Her parents would purchase this luxury apartment for her to live in. After all, as their only daughter, the property would inevitably become hers someday.

"Hurry over to sign the contract! They're almost gone..."

Meanwhile, Clara and Helen grew impatient.

Daniel Whitmore's call came at the perfect moment. "Helen, Waverly Heights is perfect! The backyard has space for flower beds, vegetable gardens, even a grapevine trellis..."

Helen's eyes lit up. "We're on our way!"

* * *

Night fell by the time Denise completed the paperwork.

Slumping into the car seat, she smirked in satisfaction. "Finally done."

Howard Carver frowned. "Was rushing necessary? Dragging your parents out this late..."

"You don't understand," Denise scoffed. "Prime properties wait for no one."

She leaned closer to her husband. "Want to live there?"

Howard blinked. "What do you mean?"

"My parents' property will be mine eventually." Her smile turned calculating. "Why not enjoy it sooner?"

"You—" Howard inhaled sharply.

Denise shrugged. "They only have me as their heir."

Gazing at the neon lights outside, she plotted how to persuade her parents.

That brat Clara could never afford such an expensive home anyway.