Spending Some of Their Wealth Part 1

November 9, 2020.

The pandemic had shifted how people lived, how they worked, and even how they spent money—but for Matthew, wealth had become something more than just security. It was power, it was influence, and today… it was indulgence.

He had spent months making the right investments, building Sentinel Systems into a corporate behemoth, securing stakes in SM Prime and San Miguel Corporation. But today, it wasn't about business.

Today, it was about enjoying the fruits of his labor.

And he wasn't doing it alone.

The Lexus LM500 rolled into Greenhills, its matte black exterior gleaming under the late-morning sun. The roads were busier now compared to the peak of the lockdowns, though people still moved with caution. The mask mandate was still in full effect—N95s and surgical masks covered the faces of passersby, and mall security ensured temperature checks at every entrance.

But inside the luxury car dealerships, it was a different world.