Chapter Twelve
Author: Danny_writes
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The next morning, Vera arrived at Charles' mansion and they both drove to Visiondot Cars Limited to purchase a car.

When they arrived at their company, the parking lot was filled with expensive cars. None of the cars parked was worth less than $1 million dollars and Vera was impressed.

"Hello," Charles said to the receptionist but she didn't bat an eyelash. He cleared his throat. "I'll like to purchase a car. Who do I speak to about that?"

The receptionist slowly lifted her head and pointed to one of the salesmen. "You should talk to him."

Charles thanked her and walked up to the salesman. He didn't know that it was the same salesman he spoke to on the phone.

"Hello. I'd like to purchase a car and I was asked to speak to you." Charles said to the man. The man looked at him from head to toe before replying.

"What kind of car do you want to purchase? I can take you to see some of our cheapest models." He offered with a smirk on his face. He didn't think Charles could even afford th
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