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.”

his eyes. “It’s your big eight–oh

his fingers, the show

Pop, pop, pop!

sky and blooming into a spectacular display that rivaled the midday sun. It sent the birthday celebration to an

way to

and Susanne sure picked a

show, but nope, it’s the real

in

Carmela, flocking to Alexander and Amber, all thumbs up and smiles. “Alex,

going places, kid!”

me. I’m your third cousin from

crowd buzzed with excitement, and Amber broke into a delighted smile as she

heart fluttered

her grandma. Little did

had endured from friends and family over the

with envy! “Let’s eat already!” Carmela bit back her anger, her complexion

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old lady! Aren’t we here to

Thompson’s arm and headed for the courtyard without another word.

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