I hung up the phone.
My father agreed with him.
- Very good.
What is happening to them now?
“They will probably have to explain who pays the bill. But that’s not your main problem.
He was right.
At The Apex Club, at the same moment, Julian discovered that personal charm could not replace a valid means of payment.
Later I found out, from the documents and statements obtained during the investigation, how the scene had unfolded.
After the card had been rejected, the club employee had politely asked him to offer another payment method.
Julian had laughed.
It must be an error. Try it again.
The employee had tried.
The transaction had been rejected again.
Chloe, who was still wearing the sapphired necklace, had looked at Julian with a puzzled expression.
“Baby, what happens?
- Nothing. A technical problem.
But after two more failed attempts, the manager had intervened.
“Mr. Vance, unfortunately, we cannot complete the purchase without a valid authorization.
