A Man Like None Other

“Please have a seat first, sir. I’ll go and get the manager at once!” The staff did a one-eighty in terms of his attitude toward Jared when he glimpsed the bank card in the man’s hand. “Okay.” Nodding, Jared took a seat at the side while the staff hastily went to get the manager. Delilah was baffled at that turn of events, and she couldn’t quite figure out why the bank staff became so courteous toward Jared out of the blue.

“Do you really have ten million, Jared?” she asked Jared skeptically after seeing the staff’s sudden change in attitude. “What has that got to do with you?” Jared sneered. “Jared, let me tell you that forging a bank card is a crime! How could you possibly have ten million when you’re an ex-convict? Don’t think I’m unaware that your family is still living in that old neighborhood, and your father is currently sweeping the streets! How could you have ten million?”

Of course, Delilah didn’t believe that he truly had ten million. If he really has that much money, would he still be living in that crappy neighborhood? Besides, he had just gotten out of prison, so he can’t possibly have made ten million in a few days! Hah! He must be deliberately putting on a show in front of me, thus saying that to fool me! When the other customers in the bank heard her remark, they all cast curious glances at Jared. These days, all cash withdrawals are made via bank cards, and a simple check will tell whether there’s money in the card.

in a hurry. “Hello, sir. I’m the bank manager. How may I help you?” the middle-aged man inquired politely after walking over to Jared. “I’d like to withdraw one point three million, but I don’t have an appointment. Can I still make the withdrawal?” While speaking, Jared handed the

away. Please adjourn to my office while you wait,

He’s merely an ex-convict, and you just agreed without even checking whether there’s any money in his bank card? If that’s the case, I also want to withdraw a million right now!” After having bellowed at the man, she turned to her boyfriend and urged, “Let’s also make a withdrawal of a million, Darling!”

to withdraw a million now.” Alas, the bank manager didn’t even spare it a glance, merely replying placidly, “I’m sorry, but that’s not possible without an appointment.” That answer had Delilah flipping her lid. Argh! He clearly has double standards! Jared can