Chapter 27

"You got new wheels?"

Samuel walked toward the general store after he parked the car on the street right by the store, and the owner greeted him with a smile and those words.

"It's almost summer so it'll be hot."

The owner automatically took out a pack of cigarettes that he usually smoked. However, the A6 did not quite match Samuel's entire appearance. "Do you want to switch your smoke brand?" the owner asked.

"No need," Samuel replied. "I'll save money for petrol."

The owner shook his head, wearing a rueful smile." You won't save money for petrol by smoking."

"A penny saved is a penny earned. I'd be labeled a failure otherwise." Samuel opened the pack and offered the owner a cigarette.

The owner extended a hand at the same time, a lighter in his grip. The duo's actions complemented each other seamlessly, as though there was an invisible thread of understanding between them. This understanding had been carved through time. It had been three years, after all.

The owner huffed, releasing vague rings of smoke. "I knew you weren't any regular joe from the start.

a tiger. Just

you'd have a prey in

an intricate analogy. "You're like a tiger without an opportunity to use

claws? Every family has their own problems. You

nodded his

cigarettes, and Samuel

Audi without a number plate attracted plenty of attention after office hours. Samuel stood by his car, and everyone assumed that he was a young tycoon. Of course, no one knew who he really was. If they found out that he had

of the entrance, stunned at the sight of

said. "I can't

Sue," an intrusive voice rang out. "You've been a manager for a few days, and you've already changed your car.

Grandma will suspect

looked at Harvey coldly. Ever since she had

I have evidence. I don't need your reminder. You better watch out. Don't let me get an opportunity

could

cast Harvey a single glance from the start

money do you have,

excuse, knowing that he would have to answer this question one day. "I didn't need

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