IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR

CHAPTER EIGHT

The onslaught of insults and mockery from the first two ladies had left Victor feeling deeply embarrassed and a simmering anger building within him.

He had walked into the electronics store with the hope of a straightforward phone upgrade, but instead, he found himself subjected to unwarranted ridicule.

As he stood there, trying to maintain his composure in the face of their hurtful words, he couldn't help but wish he could disappear or that the ground would swallow him whole.

In this moment of vulnerability, he noticed a faint smile on the face of the phone attendant who had been observing the interaction.

Her smile, while not overt, held a hint of understanding, as if she had witnessed similar situations before.

Maintaining her professionalism, she approached Victor and, in a calm and respectful tone, said, "Welcome to the Tech Haven Plaza. May I ask of the phone that my young master desires to buy?"

Victor appreciated the phone attendant's professionalism, and her words helped ease the tension he had been feeling.

He took a deep breath, pushed aside the hurtful comments, and began to discuss his options for a new phone.

Victor, determined to regain his self-esteem and prove his worth, decided it was time to turn the situation around.

He spent a few minutes discussing various phone options with the phone attendant, carefully considering their features and prices.

As he did so, he couldn't help but overhear the two ladies who had mocked him continuing to giggle in the background. Their words fueled his determination.

After much contemplation, Victor turned to the phone attendant, his voice steady, and said, "I want the most expensive phone in this plaza, no matter the cost."

The phone attendant blinked in surprise, clearly taken aback by his request.

She hesitated, unsure if she had heard him correctly. After all, it was an unusual request, especially considering the demeaning comments Victor had endured earlier and much clearly his modest dressing and of course the terrible condition of his current phone.

Victor, his jaw clenched, repeated himself with unwavering resolve, "I want the most expensive phone you have here, no compromises."

The phone attendant, sensing the determination in his voice, decided not to question him further.

She composed herself and responded, "Very well, sir. The most expensive phone we have in the Tech Haven Plaza is the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition."

Victor nodded firmly, a sense of vindication washing over him. He was ready to show those two ladies that he could make his own choices and afford the best, no matter what they thought.

With a confident stride, he followed the phone attendant to the display of the extravagant iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition, ready to make his purchase.

As Victor confidently followed the phone attendant to the display of the extravagant iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition, a hush fell over the store.

The two ladies who had previously ridiculed him exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions shifting from amusement to disbelief.

The second lady couldn't contain her laughter and leaned in to mockingly whisper to her friends, "Is this guy for real? Does he think he can actually afford that phone?" Her friends stifled giggles as they shared in her amusement.

The first lady, still smirking, chimed in, "Well, it's entertaining to watch, I suppose. But too bad he doesn't have that kind of money. I doubt whether he's even seen such an amount in his life."

Meanwhile, the phone attendant carefully took out the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition from its display case.

She handed it to Victor, who inspected it with admiration. Then, with a composed demeanor, he asked the all-important question, "What's the price of this phone?"

The phone attendant raised an eyebrow, a skeptical look in her eyes as she replied, "Sir, I doubt whether you'll be able to purchase this phone. We have other affordable options right over there." She gestured toward a section of the store with more budget-friendly phones, clearly implying that Victor should reconsider his choice.

But Victor remained resolute. With a calm but firm voice, he repeated, "I want this phone, no matter the cost. Please tell me the price."

The phone attendant hesitated for a moment, still unconvinced, but she finally provided the price for the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition.

The phone attendant cleared her throat, her tone serious as she replied, "Sir, the price for the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition is seven point five million dollars."

Victor raised his eyebrows, visibly taken aback by the staggering price. He stole a quick glance at the two ladies who had ridiculed him, their expressions now a mix of surprise and curiosity.

Then he reminded himself that he was the son of a wealthy baron, and he had the means to make this purchase.

Without hesitation, Victor retrieved his credit card from his wallet and handed it to the phone attendant, his confidence was firm.

She took the card but couldn't help but ask, "Are you absolutely sure about this, sir?"

Victor's response was resolute and cocksure, "Yes, I'm sure. Please proceed with the transaction."

As the phone attendant inserted the credit card into the machine and began the transaction, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief.

The reality of the situation was sinking in—this modestly dressed young man who had walked into the store had just requested to purchase the most expensive phone they had ever sold.

Her mind raced as she thought back to the history of the store. As far as she knew, they had only sold the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition to one person before, and that was the governor's wife.

This unexpected turn of events left her both surprised and trying to grasp the reality unfolding before her.

When the machine displayed "Payment Successful," she stood there momentarily, trying to come to terms with the fact that Victor, against all odds, had indeed made the purchase.

As the machine displayed "Payment Successful," a wave of astonishment swept through the store, and the two ladies who had mocked Victor stood there with their jaws dropped.

They couldn't believe their eyes; he had actually purchased the iPhone 4s Elite Gold Edition. Their earlier laughter and ridicule now seemed like distant echoes.

With his unwavering determination, Victor wasn't done yet. After securing the extravagant phone, he turned to the phone attendant and asked, "I'd like to buy another phone, an iPhone 14 Pro Max, please."

This time, the price was significantly lower, and the transaction went smoothly.

Victor now had two brand new phones in his possession, a stark contrast to the situation just moments ago.

But he wasn't finished. Victor approached Sophia, the only lady among the three who had treated him with courtesy. Her friends, still in shock, couldn't comprehend the turn of events.

Victor, looking directly at Sophia, said, "I appreciate the way you treated me. It meant a lot." He then turned to the phone attendant who was facing all three of them and requested, "May I use the credit card machine for a moment?"

The phone attendant nodded and handed Victor the credit card machine.

Victor proceeded to credit the Tech Haven Plaza's account with $50,000. He turned back to Sophia and said, "This is for the phone you want to buy. Keep the change if it's for a lesser amount, or add to it if it's more than that."

Sophia, touched by his gesture, smiled at him with admiration, her friends now speechless and overwhelmed by the sudden change in events.

The two ladies who had earlier mocked Victor felt a deep sense of regret, embarrassment, and shock as they realized how wrong they had been about him.

Without saying another word, Victor quietly walked away from the phone Plaza, holding his two expensive phones.

Those who had observed the entire scene were left awestruck by the remarkable turn of events and the character displayed by Victor, the man they had initially underestimated.