Show you what? Proof. The room became uncomfortable. One employee whispered, "Daniel, maybe that's enough. " Daniel ignored him.
He continued, "We've had people come in just to take pictures. I'm not letting that happen with a $2 million vehicle. " Evelyn nodded slowly. "So, you want proof that I can afford it? " Yes.
She opened her canvas handbag. Daniel smiled. For the first time, he looked genuinely amused. Please don't tell me you're going to show me a credit card. Evelyn pulled out her phone.
No. She opened her contacts. Daniel waited. She pressed call. Michael.
A man's voice answered. Yes, Ms. Carter. I'm at the dealership. Daniel's smile faded slightly. Evelyn continued.
Yes, the black hypercar. Daniel watched her carefully. I've decided to purchase it. His expression changed. Evelyn paused.
Actually, make that an immediate wire transfer. Daniel's eyes widened. Ma'am. Evelyn raised one finger. She wasn't finished. $2 million, full amount, no financing.
The showroom fell silent. Daniel swallowed. A banking representative asked for confirmation. Evelyn gave it. Then she ended the call.
She looked at Daniel. Is that enough proof? Daniel couldn't answer. Evelyn smiled politely. I thought so.
Then she walked past him toward the car. Daniel suddenly realized something terrifying. He had just humiliated a woman who wasn't trying to prove she was wealthy. She was trying to decide whether his dealership deserved her money. Daniel rushed toward the showroom manager.
Richard. Richard Cole stepped out of his office. What happened? Daniel pointed toward Evelyn. She just ordered the hypercar.
Richard looked confused. The black one. Yes. Did you verify the payment? It's being processed.
Richard looked at Evelyn. Then he noticed the employees standing around. Ma'am, I'm Richard Cole, the general manager. I apologize if there was any confusion. Evelyn smiled.
There wasn't. Richard looked at Daniel. Daniel suddenly became nervous. Evelyn spoke calmly. There was only a misunderstanding.
Richard asked, "What happened? " Evelyn answered, "Your salesman decided I couldn't afford the car because of what I'm wearing. " Richard's face tightened. He looked at Daniel. Is that true?
Daniel hesitated. I was just trying to make sure she was a serious buyer. Evelyn shook her head. No, you were trying to decide whether I deserved to be here. Daniel looked down.
Then Evelyn's phone rang. She answered, "Hello. " A banking representative spoke, "Ms. Carter, the transfer has been authorized. The full $2 million is available for settlement. " Richard froze.
Ms. Carter? Daniel slowly looked up. Evelyn ended the call. Richard asked, "Carter? " Evelyn nodded.
"Yes. " Richard's face changed instantly. "Evelyn Carter? " "Yes. " Daniel stared at her.
Richard knew that name. Everyone in the executive world knew it. Evelyn Carter was the founder of Carter Holdings, a multibillion-dollar investment company. 6 months earlier, Carter Holdings had purchased the parent company that owned the dealership. Richard's voice became quiet.