Vincent was called over by Harrison.
Harrison figured that Roxanne was heading to Pearl Building today and given how she was dressed plus her social status, she would definitely get stopped by the receptionist there.
Because Pearl Building was an upscale establishment. If a person wasn't dressed formally and lacked social status, they couldn't enter.
With no time to offer a helping hand personally, Harrison sent in Vincent for the rescue.
Vincent had a soft spot for Roxanne.
Seeing Roxanne getting held back, being humiliated, Vincent just couldn’t stomach it.
He jumped out of the car, ready to intervene, only to be held back by his butler from behind.
"Mr. Rodriguez, Harrison has warned you not to expose your identity. Rushing in to help Roxanne would be a dead giveaway, wouldn't it?"
Vincent halted.
He felt terrible for Roxanne; that was why he was in such a hurry. Especially when he saw Nathaniel belittling her, he was itching to slap Nathaniel right across his face.
Last month, Roxanne was bullied by Sebastian and Nathaniel. Vincent had intended to kick Nathaniel out of Rodriguez Group’s subsidiary. But Harrison insisted that scum like Nathaniel should stick around for a slow and painful punishment, so Vincent held back.
How could he bear to see Roxanne being humiliated like this?
"Marcus, ring up Victor. Tell him to whip out the company checkbook and buy Pearl Building. Get it done in five minutes."
Victor was the CFO of Rodriguez Group.
"Mr. Rodriguez, are we really buying Pearl Building?”
Really buying it? Pearl Building was worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Marcus hesitated for a moment, then Vincent whipped out his phone and dialed Victor, the CFO of Rodriguez Group.
"Mr. Rodriguez, what can I do for you?"
"Victor, I want to buy Pearl Building. Get on it right now. Five minutes."
"Mr. Rodriguez, it can't be done in five minutes."
He was serious?
"I've done my homework, Pearl Building is owned by Mr. Bishop. Call him, and tell him I'm buying his building. Payment on the spot, no delay. Call me when it's done."
Vincent knew the high society like the back of his hand. He knew who owned Pearl Building, and he could find out. He was making the call right next to his car.
Not far away, Roxanne and Chloe left reluctantly.
Chloe asked, "Anne, what do we do? We can't even get in, how are we supposed to collect the debt?"
Roxanne was a bit troubled. She used to think that earning 3 to 4 thousand dollars a month was already above average. Her income was quite stable, and she felt a bit superior. But she was still at the bottom of the society.
In places frequented by the rich, she was nobody. She couldn’t even get in. She felt a bit down.
It wasn't vanity; it was because the debtor insisted on meeting her here.
The debtor said if she showed up on time today, he would pay back the ten thousand dollars he owed her for years.
If she couldn't get in, she couldn't collect the debt. She was very anxious.
She said worriedly, "Let's just wait outside. Finn has to come out from here. I'll ask him for the money when he does."
The receptionist knew well enough who was more important here. He quickly tried to appease him, "Mr. Martinez, I'm really sorry about this. We'll get her out right away."
They can't afford to offend a VIP like Mr. Martinez for a lowlife like her.
After all, Mr. Martinez was a regular here, a high-ranking executive of the Rodriguez Group and held some sway in Seraphim Haven. He can't afford to offend him.
The receptionist quickly picked up the intercom and called security, "Please escort the two women in jeans, T-shirts, and sportswear at the entrance out of the building."
Soon several security guards approached Roxanne and Chloe and surrounded them.
Roxanne asked cautiously. "What are you planning to do?"
The security guard politely replied, "Ladies, you can't loiter at the entrance of our building. Please leave as soon as possible."
"What are we obstructing by standing here?" Roxanne's anger flared.
"You are not of the right status to be here. Please leave as soon as possible."
"I'm standing outside the building, in public space, and that's obstructing you too?"
"This area is part of our building's territory. Please leave immediately, or it might get embarrassing for you."
Roxanne's anger was building up in her chest, but she couldn't vent it out. That was how it was in the real world, if you didn't have money, you were looked down upon.
"Fine, we'll leave. We don't need you to drive us out. We have feet, and we can walk."
What a disgusting society. Filled with humiliation, Roxanne grabbed Chloe's hand, ready to leave.
At this moment, Vincent, who couldn't bear to watch any longer, walked towards them.
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