I called up Mike, a close friend who works in the fashion world. He’s connected, respected, and just the guy for the job. When I told him what happened, he didn’t hesitate. “Let’s teach that snob a lesson,” he said. We came up with a plan.
A few days later, Mike and I returned to the same store—this time dressed to impress. Mike played the role of a famous fashion recruiter, and I was his assistant. We asked to speak with the store manager and made sure the rude assistant overheard everything.
Mike spun a convincing story about scouting local talent and evaluating stores for a potential brand collaboration. He dropped designer names, complimented the store layout, and even hinted that the staff would be reviewed individually.
The assistant lit up—until Mike turned to her and said, “Oh, actually, we’ve already received complaints about staff attitude here. We’ll have to reconsider this location entirely.” Her face turned pale. Sweet, silent revenge. And Emma? She’s now working at a boutique that actually sees her worth.