Rejected Trillionaire Comeback

Chapter 14

That morning As Benjamin left his house casually dressed, he made his way to a store downtown to get a gift for Ariana. 

He found some good items online but the delivery time discouraged him from making a purchase. He thought about getting something more presentable.

He walked into Zeal Jewelry store, one of the biggest and most popular jewellery stores in Morristown.

They had different jewellery stored for interest buyers, from gold, platinum, diamonds and all accessories that anyone would dream of.

When he got to the store, the salesperson, named Juliet, welcomed him. However, there was something different between Benjamin and the other customers. 

Benjamin looked around the store until he found a gold necklace locked in a glass cabinet.

It was elegant and would be the perfect fit for Arianna. He walked towards the glass taking a peered at the price tag. 

Two million dollars. He shook his head. The price was just a change to him, but the sales personnel misinterpreted his gesture and thought the price was high for Benjamin.

“Sir, we have necklaces ranging from one hundred thousand dollars down to five thousand dollars. I can give you a discount if you want.”

Benjamin felt disrespected by her words; if he wanted a cheap necklace, he would have gone to other stores and not come here. 

He pointed at the necklace, “I want this,” he said firmly.

Juliet rolled her eyes at him in disgust. She wasn’t sure if he was making the right choice. 

“Have you seen the price tag, I am not sure you can afford it.” She sneered. 

Benjamin furrowed his brow, “I want it, I am ready to make the payment.”

She stood still, not making a move, “Stop bluffing; it’s two million dollars in case you don’t know how to read. It’s expensive, and from your dress, you are poor and can’t afford it.” 

‘What’s going on?” a colleague asked.

She turned to her colleague, “He wants me to get him the gold necklace worth two million dollars.” 

The colleague glanced at Benjamin and chuckled dryly. “How can such a deadbeat afford something expensive as a gold necklace worth millions.”

The male colleague stepped forward, “Are you blind? Can’t you see the price tag? It’s a treasure, and you can’t afford it.”

“Are you that foolish that you judge people from their dress? I want the necklace, get it out and stop wasting my time.” Benjamin countered.

Juliet frowned her brow. “We don’t do business with people of your kind. If you don’t want to be thrown out of here, you should leave now before we call the security.”

“How do you know I can’t afford it, are you in my bank account?” Benjamin roared angrily.

The female sales personnel crossed her arms. “How much do you have? I know your type, you walk around taking pictures of expensive items and posting on your social media accounts to get likes and views.”

A few shoppers were beginning to gather around. A few of them glared at Benjamin. 

“If you can’t afford it, you speak. Not waste their time bragging.” Someone spoke out.

“How foolish are you to think you can afford such expensive treasure.’ Another voice spoke out.

“You should chase him out of here, he can’t afford it.’

Benjamin clenched his fist, and his heart tightened. The people around are underestimating him because of his appearance.

He retrieved his phone and dialled James’ number.

“I am at Zeal Jewellery. I want to make a purchase for a necklace, but I am looked down on by the sales personnel. I want you to come over with the Owner of the store.”

James replied immediately, “Okay, young master. I am on my way.”

The male sales personnel, named, Hamza, eyes gleamed with malice, and Juliet brow twitched in anger. 

The female sales personnel, Juliet mouthed in contempt, “You think with just a phone call you get my boss here. You must be dreaming. You had better get out before he gets here, you wouldn’t like what would happen to you.” 

Benjamin kept an unreadable expression. “I don’t brag about anything, so let’s watch and see how things unfold.” 

The sales personnel burst into uncontrollable laughter. To them, it was impossible for Benjamin to call their boss. Not even the manager could pull him over within a few minutes. 

‘He had no shame, he thinks he could fool us with just a phone call.” Someone sneered.

“We are curious to know how the owner will get here.”

Distinct and indistinct murmurings echoed around the store. Many shoppers picked interest in how the scene would unfold. 

A few minutes later, two Range Rovers and a Mercedes Benz parked in front of the store. The sales personnel could tell the Benz belongs to their boss, Mr. Angelo Gracia. 

Immediately, five men in black stepped out of the Range Rovers. 

Their expressions were stern; James Sinclair gripped the bald-haired man and dragged him into his store like some criminal.

Everyone in the store’s jaw dropped in disbelief and extreme shock. 

“Who is this man? Where is he from?”

The two sales personnel exchange worrisome glances, their minds raced when they set their gaze on their boss.