A Moment Of Disbelief

The cashier couldn't help but cast several glances at Elias as she calculated the bill.

How rich is he? she wondered, her heart pounding as she focused on the items on the counter.

Valentini Limited Edition Feather-Trimmed Gown worth $18,000!

Red Alex McQueen off-the-shoulder gown, priced at $4,900!

Christian Luiboutin So Kate 120 Patent-Leather Pumps at $700!

Gucci Dionysis Embroidered Velvet Sandals at $3,200!

There were three more items, including some of the most expensive in their store: a Van Clif & Arpels 20 Motif Alhembra Long Necklace priced at $15,000, a Lady Diore Limited Edition Handbag, an exclusive piece with bespoke embroidery and only 60 available worldwide, worth a staggering $22,000, and Van Clif & Arpels One-of-a-Kind Vintage Alhembra Earrings made with real diamonds and gemstones, valued at an astonishing $40,000.

He cleaned out their most expensive items, purchasing all this for the woman beside him!

Even though she had encountered many rich heirs and wealthy individuals who splurged extravagantly, they mostly did so with several women around them, splitting the items among them.

However, to purchase an item worth $40,000 and several others costing tens of thousands of dollars each either meant that the young man before her was deeply in love, suggesting that the woman beside him had hit the jackpot big time, or they were both young heirs enjoying the wealth of their families.

However, she doubted the latter. Seeing the woman's dazed form as she gazed at the items on the desk made her believe the former was the truth. Because of this, she couldn't help but think of ways to attract the young man's attention.

With his wealth, he might be the type of man to have multiple lovers, and as long as she could have that wealth spent on her, she wouldn't mind being one of them.

The cashier glanced at her co-worker, seeing the same passion in her eyes, and hissed inwardly.

Don't spoil this for me!

"Your bill is $112,995, sir," the cashier said with a charming smile as she stared at Elias.

Sofia took a deep breath. She had intended to teach Elias a lesson by selecting a few expensive items in the store, expecting him to stop her midway. If he didn't and chose to act tough and had issues paying for the bill when it arrived, it would embarrass them both, but she was sure it would be what Elias needed to understand how quickly wealth can vanish if it is not utilised correctly.

However, contrary to her expectations, rather than stopping her, he had instead helped her pick even more expensive items, including a $40,000 piece. She became stunned, speechless, and unsure of what to say. She even began to believe Elias's words, thinking that maybe the wealth his parents had left for him was much more vast than she had assumed.

It was only after hearing the cashier's voice that she managed to snap out of her thoughts.

A $112,995 bill! Outrageous!! Sofia was dumbstruck, unable to believe what she had just heard. Just as she was about to speak, Elias immediately interjected, "Alright, I'll send it to your account."

Sofia stood rooted in her position, her gaze fixed on Elias.

Elias swiftly took out his phone, scanned the QR code on the desk, and paid the bill one payment at a time, from the lowest to the highest amount. Fortunately, he had uncovered a trick like this, rather than waiting until he had such an enormous amount of money to pay the bill all at once.

As Elias completed the final payment, he mentally dismissed the notification before checking his main account status.

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Name: [ Elias Benjamin ]

Age: [ 24 years old ]

Current Relationship Status: [ Casually Dating ]

Relationships:

[ Emily Hawthorne [ Developing Affection - [ Medium ] ]

[ Sofia Okoye Reyes [ Developing Affection - [ Medium ] ]

Current Bank Account Status: [ $349,959 ]

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$349,959! Elias grinned widely. While his initial intention had been to splurge on Sofia with items she couldn't afford, seeing such a substantial sum in his bank account made him smile even bigger.

This amount would cover his junior brother's hospital bills, rent for his house, and other necessities without any worries.

"You can confirm the payment," Elias said cheerfully, looking at the cashier.

The cashier nodded, her gaze briefly flickering to her computer screen with a perplexed expression before she focused back on Elias and returned to the screen.

Elias noticed her curious glances and cleared his throat. "Have you confirmed the payment?" He maintained a stable gaze, pretending not to see her perplexed gaze since he had, after all, settled the bill.

"Yes, I've confirmed the payment," the cashier replied, slightly flustered under Elias' scrutiny.

Despite the unconventional payment method, the young man swiftly paid the $112,995 bill, so she trod carefully around him. She signalled to her co-worker to pack the purchased items efficiently.

The store employee swiftly wrapped up the items. Just as she was about to hand the three extra shopping bags to Elias, the cashier intercepted them with a thin smile, meeting the intense gaze of her co-worker. She passed the bags to Elias, ensuring her palm brushed against his hand.

Elias didn't notice the cashier's weird behaviour. He collected the bags and turned to see Sofia still standing there, utterly dumbfounded.

"Aren't you going to help me carry some of these? I can't manage alone, you know," Elias said with a smile, balancing five extra-large shopping bags.

He didn't want to risk damaging the items or straining himself, especially since he was still recovering from an accident.

Sofia snapped out of her thoughts and scrutinised Elias from head to toe, realising he had changed more than she expected. It felt like she was looking at someone else, not the Elias she knew.

Nevertheless, Sofia pushed those thoughts aside for later reflection and grabbed two large shopping bags containing their luxurious purchases, her gaze fixed on them in a daze.

"Please revisit our store next time you're shopping for your girlfriend," the receptionist said.

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