The Marvelous Elijah's Return novel Chapter 18

His bad side 

Others’ attention quickly gathered towards Elijah and the salesgirl, and they heard some murmurs around them, which made Elijah smirk, 

“Why is he still acting headstrong when he can’t afford the jacket?” Some woman mused as she stared at Elijah, shaking her head in disapproval. “Seriously, can’t he just take a hint? Why can’t he understand that it’s not good to act so arrogantly when he doesn’t have the money for any of these clothes?” A guy scoffed as he eyed the jacket in Elijah’s hands. 

Hardening his face, a fellow met Elijah’s eyes, and then his face deepened into a scowl, his eyebrows furrowed over his blue eyes, and he mumbled, “You are that guy from the news?!” 

“Boss, it seems like you are way too famous in a negative light. So maybe we should just forget about the jacket and get out of here before it gets ugly.” Ryan whispered after leaning toward Elijah’s ear. 

But his words seemed to set Elijah off once again, and his eyes narrowed, as his face contorted in rage, and he looked directly into the salesgirl’s face and said, “Get your manager!” 

“Who does this guy think he really is? Has the fact that Melina dumped his ass caused him to become delusional?!” A man with white hair commented while looking at Elijah, his expression showing his distaste. 

“You are creating a scene here, and I don’t appreciate that! Leave this property and go find somewhere else to go shopping!” The salesgirl coldly uttered, looking at Elijah with a blank stare. 

Not uttering a word, Elijah suppressed his anger and clenched his fists before looking her dead in the eyes and saying, “Get me your manager, now!” 

The dominance in his voice made all present in the room tense up, and they looked at each other worriedly, wondering what was going to happen next. But no one dared to speak, as Elijah stared down at the woman. 

Suddenly the store security approached the group, stopping right before them and glaring menacingly at Elijah. 

“Sir, you and your friends need to leave the premises immediately.” One of the guards sternly told Elijah, who stood there without moving, looking at the woman with an unreadable expression on his face. 

“I’ll ask you once more. Get your manager!” Elijah spoke firmly in a low tone. 

A burly man with gray hair walked over to the group and then asked with a frown, “I am the manager. Who’s asking?” 

His gaze was fixed upon Elijah, causing him to stiffen slightly, but he maintained his cool and calmly replied, “Mr. Hayes?!” 

“I am not married to Melina anymore, so I rather you not call me that,” Elijah responded smoothly, his voice devoid of emotion. 

His words left people staring at him with disbelief on their faces, as well as mockery and 

contempt. 

“Now he wants to act like he didn’t live off Melina’s wealth and power for years. What a pathetic bastard!” A guy sneered while rolling his eyes in disgust. 

Striving to not seem disrespectful to a customer the manager drew a breath and asked, “What is the problem Mr-” “Elijah Darius,” Elijah cut him off curtly. “This lady is making a fuss out of a simple jacket. And all I wanted was to purchase it.” 

“That jacket cost three thousand bucks!” The manager exclaimed as he raised his voice slightly. 

Pulling his hand into his pocket, Elijah took out a black card, pointed it at the manager, and asked, “Can you please check if my card has not been declined?”