Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 382

Effie said coolly, “Even if I had money, I wouldn't buy from you. And you can forget about getting the commission."

"You" The salesman's face turned red with anger.

Just then, another saleswoman approached. She smiled warmly at Effie. "Ladies, if you don't mind, perhaps you could tell me what kind of car you're interested in, or what you'll be using it for, as well as your ideal price range. I'd be happy to help you find something suitable."

Effie nodded. "Sure."

The male salesman shot the woman a sharp look. "Lenora, are you sure you want to take this one?"

Lenora's friendly smile faltered for a moment. She glanced at him and replied, "Hanson, it didn't seem like your conversation with the customers was going very well. I just thought I'd help take some of the pressure off you."

Hanson gave a derisive snort. "You're new here you think you need to take the pressure off me? Just don't come running to me for help later when things go south."

Lenora forced a polite smile, then led Effie and her grandmother away from the sales floor.

She showed them several cars and explained their features as Effie's grandmother test drove a couple of them.

While her grandmother was occupied, Effie pulled Lenora aside and spoke in a low voice, "When my grandmother asks about the price, just tell her it's a bit cheaper—say, around twenty thousand. I'll make up the difference for you. Just mention some kind of special discount to make it believable for her."

hesitated but nodded. "I'll do my

grandmother called out, "Effie, these two are

both great, but this one seems to suit you

hybrid. The electric motor kicks in when you're driving at low speeds or starting up, which takes some of the load off the engine and helps you

hadn't made up their minds yet, Lenora

the end, Effie made the decision and

the cashier's desk to sign the paperwork, Hanson stepped in to

say she's going for

glance. "Sorry, I can't afford

flushed, then went pale-like he'd

here

she looked

notorious for stealing sales

what she was thinking and sneered, "Fine. Just

until he walked away that Lenora let out a discreet sigh of relief. She turned to Effie, apologetic. “Miss Bagnold, I'm sorry you had to

about it.

say too much in front of a customer-no sense in dragging down the whole dealership's reputation.