Chapter 17 A Grand Ceremony

Ringing the bell twice would mean that the car dealership had made two sales at the same time.

When Zack found out from the staff beside him, he was upset about it. He and Javier were the only two customers in the dealership. Who else could have bought a car after him?

“F*ck this sh*t, no way I’m accepting this. I bought an AMG. Why should his cheap A-Class get to share my glory?

“That dirt-cheap A-Class standing next to my car will be a big humiliation to it. I…”

As Zack shot off his mouth, he saw the special edition G63 that cost 387 thousand dollars parked in the showroom being driven out. There was no denying that the car looked lofty and Zack let the admiration color his eyes. He thought that he was definitely buying himself a G63 too when he had the money in the future!

When he unintentionally discovered that Javier was paying attention to the car as well, he sneered almost instinctively.

“Kersey, yo, you’re not thinking that this car is yours, right? Stop fantasizing. They’re just backing the car so that they can drive your stupid A-Class out.

“What an honor that trash of an A-Class of yours has, ay? A G63 has to move out of the way for it. Do you know how much this car is? At least 300 thousand dollars OTD. This might actually be your only moment of glory in life, y’know, having a G63 make way for you? Hah!”

Javier ignored Zack, afraid that he would catch the man’s stupidity if he talked to him. Zack still rambled on, as if his status would be elevated the harsher he taunted the former. And a few moments later, he realized that the G63 was not making space for anyone. It was actually being driven to the red carpet.

The staff quickly went up and tied a huge ribbon around it.

On the left was a G63 which was over 300 thousand dollars OTD while on the right was an AMG a little over 100 thousand dollars. They were both parked on the red carpet side by side. Since the brand logos were the same, it was even more awkward as the class difference between the cheaper and more expensive models was obvious to everyone who saw it.

The kind-hearted sales lady came at that moment to pass the envelope to Javier.

“Mr. Kersey, the car purchasing agreement, the car key, and your bank card are all inside along with the manuals and whatnot.”

Javier accepted it and nodded at her with a smile. “Alright, thank you for going through all that trouble for me.”

The saleslady waved in dismissal quickly. “No trouble at all. I should be thanking you instead.”

She was being sincere. Although the commission selling luxury cars was rather low, it was still some eight to ten thousand dollars…

Zack, who was standing a little ways away, was thoroughly dumbstruck. He had just made fun of Javier for buying an A-Class and taunted that the most glorious moment in his life would be the G63 making way for him, only to realize that the man had bought said G63. Oh, the loud slap in the face!

Looking at the smiling faces around him, no matter how he looked at it, it was like they were laughing at him for being a total dumb*ss. Flushed red in embarrassment, Zack was too mortified to stay for the little ceremony the dealer had for him. He had made a complete fool out of himself.

“Forget about the ceremony. My time is valuable. I make tens of thousands per minute. No time to be wasted over you guys!”

Zack stomped toward his car and pulled the ribbon off to get into the vehicle when Javier asked him, “Mr. Dilley, is it because you’re ashamed to be driving the same brand as me?”

With what he said being thrown back at him, Zack was both embarrassed and angered. No matter how he looked at it, the words were grating and they brimmed with mockery. It made him feel like rushing up to Javier and choking him dead!

Smiling, Javier shook hands with the saleslady. “The ceremony is nice but I’ll have to excuse myself. I still have things to attend to, my apologies.”

After a polite exchange, Javier got into the car and drove off, not even sparing Zack a backward glance.

Hearing the G63’s engine purr deliciously as it sped off, Zack was close to exploding as he was filled with rage. He lifted his leg to kick the tire of his car but missed and got the wheel fender instead, causing a large dent and the mudguard to crack.

Zack was befuddled. He had kicked the tire to vent his frustration but missed his target completely. Promptly crouching to pat the dent, Zack looked pained. His new car! It was damaged!

A staff member went up to comfort him amicably. “Sir, our workshop is just at the back. We have the parts. It’s not expensive to replace the fender and mudguard. We’ll even give you a discount on the workmanship. You don’t have to feel too upset.”

Zack was infuriated, shouting indignantly, “I’m upset? Bullsh*t!

“Do I need your discount? I have the money! This petty sum is a drop in the ocean to me!”

As the employee secretly cussed out the bragger, Javier was already on his way back to the office. As he drove, he figured that he ought to find some time to go back to his place and pack up his personal belongings. Just as he thought about it, he spotted Selena standing by the side of the road.

Without a shade around, Selena was standing under the hot sun and looked rather miserable. Javier wanted to step on the accelerator and zoom off but ultimately stopped next to her after some silent contemplation.

“What are you doing standing by the road under the hot sun?”

As the window came down, Selena looked fretful when she saw it was Javier who popped his head out of the Mercedes G63. She quickly tugged some hair over her left cheek but not before Javier noted the bruise there.

“I-I’m fine. I’m just taking a stroll.”

Javier did not expose the woman’s blatant lie and just opened the door to his passenger seat instead.

“Hop in. I’ll send you back,” he added upon spotting the sight of Selena’s awkward expression. “Don’t worry. I’m not trying to show off. I’m on the way back to the house anyway, to grab my stuff.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Selena stiffly got into the car.

The car cruised along the road smoothly, taking the pair to the rented unit they had stayed in together. Selena kept her head down and did not say a word as Javier stayed quiet as well.

When they were home and were packing up, neither of them said much to the other either. It was not until Javier was done packing up and was about to leave that the silence was broken. He informed the woman out of courtesy, “I’ll be leaving now.”

Selena did not reply, and Javier did not need her to, as he headed for the door with his suitcase. The moment his hand came into contact with the doorknob, however, Selena cried from the living room.

“Javier!”

With a slight frown, the man turned to see the woman sobbing on the couch, cradling her head.

“I’m sorry, Javier. I’m sorry. I was wrong…

“I betrayed our vows and your feelings for me, I’m so sorry…

“Greed and materialism blinded me. I’m a materialistic woman, I deserve it…”

If Selena was only apologizing to him because of his new job and his new car, Javier refused to accept it. But through her tears, Selena told him in tears that she was not asking him to get back together with her. She told him that she had had a fight with Terry and the man had slapped her before abandoning her by the side of the road. It was only then she realized the difference between Terry and Javier.

“I’m not asking you to get back together with me. I’m just apologizing for the hurt I’ve caused you. I’m sorry.”

Javier stood at the door in silence for a moment before finally saying, “It’s all in the past now. Let’s just leave it there.”

With that, he opened the door and left with his suitcase. To Selena, however, Javier was not only leaving with his suitcase—he was leaving with her only happiness in life.

When the door to the apartment shut, sobs and wails of remorse rang out from inside…

As Javier was closing the door to his old unit, Jade was opening the door to her house. Her mother was not the only one at home. There was also her second uncle who had come to force her to agree with the arranged marriage.