“Cameron, which Mr. Lourdes did you mean?” the girl beside him wondered aloud.
“Who else could I have meant? Louie Lourdes, scion, and heir to the Lourdes family mining conglomerate! The big kahunas!”
“So, it’s that guy!”
“I didn’t know he was that handsome in person!”
Morgana, Sully, and the other girls gazed with ardent admiration at the legendary character.
The guys, meanwhile, seemed afraid even to breathe too loudly.
Not mentioning the cashier, who was already on her feet, displaying the most professional smile she could muster.
Louie had a handful of people with him, not even bothering to look at Gerald or his guests as he cut in front of them.
“My bill!” Louie barked.
The cashier’s smile didn’t falter. “Of course, Mr. Lourdes. Your bill this time comes up to one thousand, two hundred dollars. To this, sir, we are pleased to offer you a 70% discount!”
As she spoke, she also leaned forward, inviting gazes at her cleavage. Who knew… perhaps her figure might entice the interest of the great man?
“Bah! Who needs your discount? I’ll pay the full price!” Louie hurled a wad of money on the counter.
“Understood, Mr. Lourdes. Any of our promotional gifts tickle your fancy, sir? We will provide you with anything you want,” the cashier responded reverently.
“None of that hogwash! Just give me my receipt!”
“Gosh, so this is the real Mr. Lourdes! What commanding aura he has!”
The girl standing beside Cameron was about to go cross-eyed from amazement.
Even Morgana and Sully were exchanging stares from the corner of their eyes, wondering when they’d be able to find a man his equal.
Meanwhile, Tammy simply wasn’t in the mood to play games between Gerald and his stupid friends. Seeing somebody cutting the line, her temper instantly flared up.
“That’s right, bro. First come, first serve. I’ve been waiting in line for a while now too.”
Gerald hadn’t expected to run into Louie here. He could still see the fresh scars on his face. What a pounding he must have been given that night.
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