chapter 011 Just a Small Amount of Money" A Mere Trifle

Just a Small Amount of Money" A Mere Trifle</Chapter>

Eric proceeded to removedeftly extracted his bank card from his pocket.

""This is... a Commercial Bank diamond card!?"" When Eric took out the card, As he did so, the salespeople present couldn't help but exclaim.

Because they recognized Eric's card clearly.could not contain their astonishment. "Is that... a Commercial Bank diamond card!?" they exclaimed in unison. Their eyes were drawn to the card, its significance not lost on them. It was a Commercial Bank diamond card, the highest-level VIP card issued by the bank. You had to at least , a card that required a deposit of tens of millions into to secure. This was the card to obtain it!

Their other wealthyof choice for their most affluent customers who came to buy cars would use this type of card.

Upon seeing the card, .Hayden was dumbfounded. He, upon seeing the card, felt as if a bucket of cold waterhe had been poured over him, leaving him completely numbdoused with icy water, his body numbing from head to toe.

Being inthe shock. The mere possession of thissuch a card was enoughtestament to prove that EricEric's wealth. He was definitely not a poor guythe pauper Hayden had assumed him to be, but a wealthy one!

""man of considerable means."I'll pay the 7.55 million, I'll pay with this card," Eric declared, handing the card! to Hayden. "I won't haggle, and I don't care about thatthe amount."" Eric handed the card to." Hayden.

""You... you..."" Hayden’s eyes widened as he looked could only stare at Eric as if he was looking at a monster., his eyes wide with disbelief. He had never dreamedimagined that Eric could bring outwould produce such a diamond card.

"" "Why are you still standing there? Take the card!"" Eric furrowed his brows in frustration.

""!" Eric's voice broke through Hayden's stupor. "Yes, yes...""

""Perfect!""..." Hayden quickly reached outstammered, his trembling hands and took reaching out to accept the heavy diamond card, his. His face turning pale. In this moment, he didn't dare to disrespect Eric in the slightest.

Then, Hayden paled as he held the card, a newfound respect for Eric coursing through him. He hurriedly ran towardsretreated to the manager's office, carryingclutching the bank card intightly.Eric turned his hands. Eric's gaze shifted towardsto the otherremaining salespeople nearby.

These salespeople were all scared, their . Their faces turning paledrained of color as they loweredaverted their heads, not daringeyes, unable to meet Eric's eyes. After all, they had previously his gaze. They had mocked Eric. They couldn't imagine how they would be able to handle it if a person who could possess earlier, and the thought of facing the wrath of a man who held a bank's diamond card demanded an account fromfilled them.

One with dread.A minute later, a plumprotund middle-aged man rushed out. ""emerged from the office. "Mr. Phillips, hello, I am the store manager. A warm welcome to our store!"" The middle-aged man had a smile on his !" His face.

"" was adorned with a broad smile."Warm welcome? Until now, no one ?" Eric retorted, his voice icy. "No one has offered me a seat or even poured me a glass of water. Since since I entered the store, your . Your salespeople have been mocking me. Is this what you callyour idea of a warm welcome?"" Eric shook his head coldly.

After hearing Eric's words, the ?" The manager's face immediately turned gloomy. ""smile faded instantly at Eric's words."What are you all doing? How dare you neglect our valued customer! Apologize to him immediately!"" The manager sternly reprimanded the salespeople.

""Mr. Phillips, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!""!" The salespeople quickly apologized to Eric.

The manager continued tomanager's reprimand them. ""echoed through the room. The salespeople quickly offered their apologies to Eric.The manager was not finished. "All of you will forfeit your bonuses this year! And why are you still standing here? Hurry up and serve the customer some coffee!""

""Yes!""!" The salespeople nodded and quickly turned around to runhurried off.

At this time, Hayden returned with the bank card, but , his expression was unpleasant and filled with face a mask of anxiety.

""Hayden, did you successfully make He held out the bank card to Eric. "I...I made the payment?"" Eric calmly looked at Hayden.

""...I did,. 7.55 million. The transaction was successful!"" Hayden lowered," he mumbled, his head and handed the bank card back to Eric.

Hayden's heart voice barely audible. He was still in upheaval. He couldn't believereeling from the revelation that his once unremarkable old classmate, the unassuming Eric, had truly becomewas now a wealthy man! Though he of wealth. He couldn't quite fathom how Eric had accomplishedachieved it, itbut the fact was an undeniable fact.

Of course, .Hayden's predominant feelings were nervousness,heart pounded with a mix of fear, and apprehension, and regret for the way he treatedhis earlier treatment of Eric..

. Eric tookaccepted the card and said, "", his gaze steady on Hayden. "Hayden, if I remember correctly, you just said something here.made a promise. You said if I could come up with 7.55 million to buy a car, you'd eat a ton of shit, right?""

?"Hayden's facial muscles suddenlyface twitched. In his heart, he wondered if Eric would really make him fulfill his promise.

""... at the reminder. "Eric, I was just joking about that,"" Hayden forced an ugly," he managed to say, forcing a smile.

"""Is that so? Then what aboutAnd your intentional or unintentional mockery of me, even wantingyour attempts to seemake me become a laughingstock? Was that all just a joke, were those jokes too? I'm notnot a fool!"" Eric sneered.

Hearing!" Eric's words,voice was laced with scorn. Hayden's face turned pale in fear.paled further. He knew that ifhe was in no position to provoke Eric. If Eric could afford a Lamborghini, it meant he had come into greatwas a man of significant wealth. Hayden was in no position to provoke him.

Moreover, Eric bought a Lamborghini here, beingAnd as a member of this store. As long as, Eric says a word, he can gethad the power to have him fired. with a single word.

""

"Eric..., I was wrong! I apologize to you! Please forgive meI beg your forgiveness, for the sake of us being old our shared history as classmates,""," Hayden pleaded in fear.

""Sorry, we weren't close when we were classmates, so don't try to befriend me,"" Eric sneered.

Then, Eric looked at the manager and said, ""Manager, I don't want to see this person in front of me.""

""No problem!"" the manager nodded repeatedly with a smile.

Immediately, the manager turned around and shouted harshly at Hayden, ""Hayden, I announce that you are fired. Get out of here!""

""...Fired?!""

When Hayden heard those wordsimplored, his heart immediately sank into a deep abyss! He had finally found voice trembling with fear."Apologies, but we were hardly friends during our school days. Don't try to use that as a means to curry favor now," Eric retorted with a derisive sneer.He then turned his attention to the manager, his voice cool and detached. "Manager, I have no desire to have this man in my presence.""Understood," the manager responded, his head bobbing in agreement, a forced smile on his face. Without missing a beat, the manager spun around, his voice harsh as he addressed Hayden. "Hayden, consider this your termination notice. I want you out of here, now!""Terminated?" Hayden's voice was barely a whisper, the words hitting him like a punch to the gut. He had finally secured a decent job, and now it was gone?

At this moment, Hayden finally regretted it. He thought, ifbeing ripped away from him? The regret washed over him like a tidal wave. If only he hadn't chosen to mockbelittle and tauntprovoke Eric from the beginning, and instead start. If only he had treated him warmlywith kindness, would thingshis fate have turned out like this?

been different?The manager called thesummoned a security guard from nearby and had himwho promptly escorted out.

Hayden out of the premises.Back Insideinside the store:

""I have already paid the money. Can, Eric addressed the manager. "I've made the payment. May I take the car now?"" Eric said to the manager.

""?""Mr. Phillips, there are still some proceduresformalities to be completed for the car. We will take care ofhandle it for you. After it's done, you can take it. It willshould take about a day,""," the manager said with areplied, his smile.

""Alright, after you returning."Very well, once it's ready, have finished, just deliver it delivered to me. I'll take my leave now,""," Eric saidresponded calmly.

""No problem! I will"Absolutely, Mr. Phillips. I'll personally deliver itensure it's delivered to Mr. Phillips,""you," the manager said with a smileassured him, escorting Eric out.

After leaving of the carstore.Once he left the dealership, Eric went straightmade his way back to school.

In Inside the classroom:

, he noted the absence of Kaden didn't come to class today; he, who was probablylikely still hospitalized.

In addition,in the news abouthospital. The buzz around the mysterious wealthy student's donation continued to spread in the school. Everyone knew about it, butcirculate, yet no one knewhad any idea who this mysterious wealthy personthe generous benefactor was.

WhenUpon reaching his desk, Eric went to class, he founddiscovered $20,000 in cash and a note on his desk.

. "Eric opened the note.

""Eric, thank you for, I appreciate your kindnessgenerosity, but I can'tcannot accept this money for nothingwithout giving something in return.""

Although the."The note was not signed,unsigned, but Eric knew it was from Sharon, the class monitor Sharon. It was the money he gavehad given her lastthe previous night.

"""This girl even refusesturns down money delivered to her doorstep? Interesting,""Fascinating," Eric couldn't help butmused, a smile.

Then, Eric looked playing on his lips.He glanced up at Sharon who was sitting, engrossed in a book in the front row, reading a book.

Eric. He couldn't help but admire the stark contrast between her and his ex-girlfriend. A sudden realization dawned on him - was

In that moment, Eric suddenly realized that he might be somewhat interested indeveloping feelings for Sharon?

Kyle patted him His thoughts were interrupted by a friendly pat on the back.

"" from Kyle."Eric, why have youyou've been staring ateyeing Captain Sharon? Could it be that quite a bit. Don't tell me...you like her? You should know,do remember you have a girlfriend,"" said, right?" Kyle.

"" teased."I broke up with Wendy, just the day before yesterday,""," Eric replied.

"" nonchalantly."What? You two broke up with her? Why?""?" Kyle seemed surprised.

""asked, his surprise evident."She found methought I was too poor,""," Eric shrugged.

""Oh man, no wonder you've been acting strange"Ah, that explains your odd behavior these past few days. So, you're heartbroken,""You're nursing a broken heart," Kyle suddenly understood.

""said, understanding dawning on his face."Eric, I'll treatlet me take you toout for drinks tonight!""!" Kyle pattedoffered, patting Eric's shoulder again.

Kyle thought He figured that since Eric was, being heartbroken, he must be feeling down,could use some company and he should accompany Eric for a few drinks to lift his spirits."Sounds good," Eric agreed, nodding in acceptance.

""Sure!"" Eric nodded in agreement.

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