Chapter 0151

The moment the young saleswoman said that, a hush fell over the neighborhood as if someone had sucked all the sound out of the world. The people passing by, the Braine family’s crowd of down–and–out relatives, even Patrick and Susanne themselves, were all rooted to the spot, eyes wide and unblinking.

What had she just said?

3.6 million, one–of–a–kind?

What kind of grand gesture was that?

They had not seen that kind of money in their lifetimes!

“No, this can’t be right. You’re all putting on a show! This has got to be some kind of trick!” Carmela’s voice trembled before she burst out,” Get lost, all of you. I don’t believe a single word she said. These are just electric cars, and they’re worth maybe four or seven thousand at most. They can’t hold a candle to my family’s GAC Trumpchi!”

“Mom…”

Cirroc stood there, frozen, wishing he could just vanish into thin air. He quickly tugged at Carmela’s arm, flashing apologetic grins at Alexander. “Mister Kane, don’t mind my mom. She’s just…”

Alexander did not even glance at the two of them. With a wave of his hand, he ordered, “Bring them out!”

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

The two transport trucks rumbled to life as two sleek Porsche sports cars touched down with precision. The store clerk and her team whipped out the fireworks they had prepped, setting them up at the neighborhood’s entrance.

Sixty–six boxes of fireworks, all ready to go, courtesy of the dealership, to mark the special delivery.

“Grandma.”

elderly woman with kindness in his eyes. “It’s your big eight–oh today, and these fireworks are just a little

his fingers,

Pop, pop, pop!

erupted one after another, flying through the sky and blooming into a spectacular display that rivaled the midday sun. It

that’s the way to

sure picked a

show, but nope, it’s the real deal! Does anyone know what Alex does? 3.6 million! He’s

in ten lifetimes!”

Amber, all thumbs up and smiles.

going places, kid!”

come on, introduce me. I’m your third cousin from way

excitement, and Amber broke into a delighted smile as she glanced at Alexander, who

heart fluttered with sweetness.

birthday present for her grandma. Little did she expect he would stir up such a spectacle

disdain her parents had endured from friends and family over the years was

already!” Carmela bit back her anger,

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bash for the old lady! Aren’t we here to celebrate her? Come on, Grandma, let’s head back inside!”

Missus Thompson’s arm and headed for

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