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.”

eyes. “It’s your big eight–oh today, and these fireworks are just a little something from me. Here’s to your

his fingers,

Pop, pop, pop!

the sky and blooming into a spectacular display that rivaled the midday sun. It

way to do it!”

and Susanne sure picked a winner

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

in

steered clear of Carmela, flocking to Alexander and Amber, all thumbs up and

going places, kid!”

introduce me. I’m your third cousin from way

smile as she glanced at

heart fluttered

find the perfect 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 then paid back

eat already!” Carmela bit back

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Aren’t we here to

headed for the courtyard without

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