Thief!

Thief!
After Claudia finished her breakfast, she took a bath and dressed in a pair of blue jeans with a white shirt, paired with a denim jacket. She packed her hair into a messy bun and, with a black handbag across her chest, stepped out of her room carrying the dishes she had eaten from.
Claudia made her way to the kitchen, washed the dirty plates, and as she stepped outside, she was met with the warm gaze of a man who appeared to be in his mid-fifties. He was dressed in a corporate suit and, like Sebastian, was holding a briefcase, giving him a professional look.
‘Could he be the person Sebastian said he was visiting at the hospital? Or maybe he’s one of Sebastian’s employees or even his superior,’ Claudia thought.
“Umm, who are you?” Claudia asked, raising her brows slightly.
The man slipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out a card, handing it to her. Fortunately, the card contained his name and occupation, which was boldly written as: Driver.
“Good day, sir,” Claudia greets warmly, slightly bowing her head in respect.
“Good day to you too, miss,” he replies with an equally warm tone. “So, which car should we be taking today?” he inquires, motioning for Claudia to lead the way toward the mansion’s garage.
Claudia leads the way, and when they arrive at the garage, she allows her eyes to scan every single car, wondering which one to take. ‘Since Sebastian has given me this opportunity today, it’s better I grab it quickly because, as the saying goes, opportunity truly comes but once,’ she muses inwardly as she walks over to the red Ford.
“I think I like the Ford cars more, but Sebastian already drove me in his black one, so I think it’s best we use the red one today,” Claudia says, her lips curving into a smile. The thought of sliding into the car seat alone feels thrilling.
The driver nods. He places his briefcase on the car bonnet, and with a swift motion, he opens it, revealing a bunch of keys, each with a tag attached.
“Woah,” Claudia purred as she placed her hand over her lips, admiring the man as he searched for the car key to the red Ford. It didn’t even take up to two minutes before he finally found it.
He pressed the button on the car key, and instantly, the car’s headlights blinked while the doors unlocked, indicating that the vehicle was ready for use.
Claudia smiled warmly as she opened the passenger seat door, but before sliding in, she paused and shook her head slightly. Instead, she walked around the car, opened the front seat, and slid into it, sitting directly beside the driver.
‘Oh, this feels nice,’ Claudia purred within, running her gaze around the interior of the car. The driver, who had just closed his briefcase, walked over to the driver’s seat, settled in, fastened his seat belt, and started the engine. After adjusting the mirror, he turned his gaze toward Claudia.
“Miss, where would you like to be taken to?” he inquired with a warm tone.
Claudia placed her index finger on her chin, thinking deeply for a few seconds before letting out a short gasp. “Take me to a boutique!” she exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement.
Although she already had plenty of clothes at the mansion, she still wanted to confidently visit a boutique and buy some on her own, as it had been a while since she had done that.
‘While living with my dad, I was always scared to go shopping because the clothes seemed too expensive,’ Claudia mused inwardly. ‘But with this black card, I don’t have to worry about the cost.’
The driver started the car and drove down the road. He didn’t ask which boutique she wanted to go to, because the excitement on her face made it clear that any fine boutique in town would make her happy.
After twenty-four minutes, the car came to a halt. Claudia stepped out quickly and waited for the driver to do the same. A moment later, she noticed he wasn’t moving, so she poked her head through the car window, arching her brows in curiosity. “Sir, won’t you be joining me?” she asked.
Claudia took a deep breath, trying to steady her excitement, and turned her gaze to the boutique. A large, elegant sign displayed its name, glowing in the morning light.
“Don’t be nervous, Claudia,” she told herself, summoning confidence. With that, she stepped inside, and instantly, her jaw dropped.
The boutique’s interior was breathtaking. Golden rays of light sparkled from the chandeliers, reflecting off neatly arranged displays. Customers moved gracefully between the different clothing sections, browsing the latest collections.
Claudia’s eyes widened. ‘Why does this feel so familiar? she wondered. Everything seemed strikingly similar to the boutique Sebastian had taken her to a few days ago.’
Claudia shrugged her shoulders and continued walking deeper into the boutique, her eyes darting from one section to another. There were separate areas for clothes, bags, and shoes, each beautifully arranged.
A young sales attendant approached her, the brim of her face cap slightly shadowing her long brown hair. 
“Good day, miss. What kind of clothes are you looking for?” the woman asked with a polite smile.
“Umm… a gown. A sexy one,” Claudia replied softly. ‘Maybe I’ll end up wearing it for Sebastian on our official first date,’ she thought, and just imagining it made her cheeks flush a deep crimson.
The attendant led her to the section for elegant gowns. “If you need anything, please let me know,” she said with a small bow before walking away.
Claudia’s eyes darted around the clothing racks as she picked a gown hanging neatly on a hanger. She examined the front and back for a few seconds, then shook her head and returned it to the rack. She continued scanning through the gowns section, pulling some out and setting them back until her gaze fell on a black short gown.
Claudia pulled it out and held it against her body, using her eyes to measure the length. The gown reached just above her thighs and had a wide open back that added a touch of boldness.
“This is perfect,” she purred, a bright smile spreading across her lips.
Claudia took the gown off the hanger, and just as she was about to fold it, a woman’s sharp voice rang out.
“Security!” the woman yelled. “Thief! This lady is a thief!” She exclaimed as she rushed over to Claudia and grabbed her aggressively by the wrist.