Kapitel 21: Chapter 21: The Wager
Logan smiled, knowing full well that he wasn't just buying a few items—he intended to purchase dozens, even hundreds. With Jerry Li practically offering himself as a financial sacrifice, Logan wasn't about to let the opportunity slip by.
Turning to the nearby sales assistant, he said, "For the jackets I just tried on, give me fifty of each. Wrap them all up."
"What did you say?" The sales assistant thought she must have misheard.
Logan repeated his request, "He said he'd cover the cost for all these jackets."
The two sales assistants were stunned by Logan's audacious demand. Their expressions clearly showed their disbelief: Who has the nerve to make such a ridiculous request?
The assistant hesitated and looked over at Jerry Li for confirmation.
Logan turned to the now visibly shocked Jerry Li, wearing the same mocking smile that Jerry Li had used earlier. "I asked if you were willing to pay for a few more items. Are you saying you can't afford it?"
His words threw Jerry Li's previous arrogance right back at him. Jerry Li had initially mocked Logan for not being able to afford a few jackets, but now he found himself in a bind.
Logan had tried on four jackets, and buying fifty of each meant a total of two hundred jackets. Even with the sale prices, each jacket would still average around $3,000, which meant the total would be approximately $600,000.
Jerry Li received a monthly allowance of $300,000, which he usually found insufficient for his needs. Now, Logan was asking him to spend two months' worth of his allowance on clothes.
"Are you trying to mess with me?!" Jerry Li fumed, convinced that Logan was deliberately making him look foolish in front of Fiona.
It wasn't that Jerry Li couldn't afford the $600,000, but he wasn't about to spend that much on clothes for another man. After all, who in their right mind would buy fifty of the same jacket?
"I said I'd pay for the ones you were trying on!" Jerry Li snapped.
Even Fiona was beginning to feel that Logan was deliberately pushing Jerry Li. Who in their right mind would need two hundred heavy jackets? They'd last a lifetime, and by then, they'd be out of style.
But she didn't voice her concerns. After all, Logan was the man she was interested in, so she wasn't about to publicly oppose him.
Logan replied, "I want to buy two hundred."
Jerry Li scoffed, "You're just a broke loser who can't even afford discounted clothes. If you can actually buy two hundred jackets, I'll get down on my knees and call you grandpa!"
Logan chuckled, his mocking tone now unrestrained. "Call me grandpa? Who's to say you won't go back on your word like before? Oh wait, even a fart makes more noise than your empty promises."
"Pfft!" Fiona couldn't help but burst into laughter at Logan's vivid comparison.
The laughter of the girl he liked only added insult to injury, and Jerry Li's anger boiled over. His voice rose as he yelled, "Bullshit! I'm a man of my word! But how do I know you're not just trying to screw me over by pretending to buy two hundred jackets?"
Jerry Li's loud outburst had begun to draw the attention of passersby, with a couple of them stopping to watch.
Logan calmly suggested, "It's simple. I'll buy the two hundred jackets first. If I can afford them, then you cover all my expenses at this mall today."
"And if you can't?" Jerry Li retorted, realizing that the stakes had escalated into a full-blown bet.
Logan replied, "If I can't, you can do whatever you want."
Before they knew it, a small crowd had gathered outside the store, murmuring among themselves.
With so many people watching, Jerry Li couldn't afford to back down. He raised his chin and looked down his nose at Logan. "Fine, I agree. But if you can't pay, you'll get down on your knees and call me grandpa!"
Jerry Li didn't believe for a second that Logan could afford dozens of jackets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. He was determined to tear away Logan's facade and crush his ego.
Logan turned to the sales assistant and instructed, "Fifty of each style, now. Wrap them up!"
The sales assistant hesitated, her annoyance clear as she said, "Sir, the total for these jackets will be around $600,000." Her unspoken message was clear: If you don't have the money, don't waste our time.
Two hundred jackets were no small order, and if they brought them from the warehouse only for Logan to back out, they'd be reprimanded, or worse, punished.
Logan pulled out his card and handed it over. "Ring it up."
The assistant's eyes widened as she saw the black card. She cautiously took it in both hands, checking it over carefully.
There was no mistake—it was indeed a black card, the kind reserved for those with millions in their accounts. Having worked in retail for years, she knew better than to doubt her eyes.
Realizing her earlier misjudgment, the assistant quickly put on her best smile. "Please take a seat. I'll have the items brought out right away."
She led Logan to a seat and offered him tea, her attitude a complete 180 from before. Two hundred jackets, even at sale prices, would earn her a substantial commission.
Another assistant quickly called the warehouse to prepare the order.
Logan added, "No need to bring them here. Have them delivered to my address."
The assistant quickly took down the address Logan provided. Soon after, she brought the credit card terminal to Logan.
Logan entered his PIN, signed the receipt, and completed the transaction in one fluid motion.
The assistant was thrilled, knowing she'd just secured a hefty commission. But her joy turned to dread when Logan uttered his next words.
"Now, call your manager. I'd like to file a complaint."
The assistant who had treated Logan poorly began to panic, hastily apologizing and offering all sorts of complimentary gifts.
Meanwhile, Jerry Li stood frozen, utterly dumbfounded.
"Did he really buy two hundred jackets? Show me the receipt!" Jerry Li demanded, pulling the receipt from the assistant's hands.
Even after seeing the total, Jerry Li could hardly believe it. If Logan could drop $600,000 on a bet, why was he shopping in the discount section? Was he out of his mind?
Jerry Li convinced himself that Logan had made the purchase solely to spite him, not because he actually needed the jackets.
But Logan genuinely did need them; the bet was just a bonus to shut Jerry Li up.
"Enough? Ready to honor the bet?" Logan asked, his expression one of amused contempt as he watched Jerry Li repeatedly check the receipt.
Jerry Li ground his teeth in frustration, weighing his options. If he backed out now, he'd lose face with Fiona for good. But if he didn't, he was in for an expensive day.
As Jerry Li agonized over what to do, two young women entered the store, heading straight for Logan.
The girls were tall, well-dressed, and just as attractive as Fiona. Even Jerry Li couldn't help but steal a glance at them.
The one with curly hair flashed Logan a dazzling smile and asked, "Excuse me, are you Logan?"
"I am," Logan replied, though he didn't recognize the two women.
Both girls beamed with excitement.
The girl with straight hair exclaimed, "I'm a huge fan! You're even more handsome in person. I'm so happy to meet you!"
It took Logan a moment to realize what was going on—they must have recognized him from the news coverage of the bank robbery.
The two girls quickly took seats on either side of Logan, chatting animatedly with him.
Soon, more girls entered the store, all drawn by Logan's presence.
The small crowd outside had grown as people recognized Logan. Once the bet between him and Jerry Li became known, some even started filming short videos to capture the moment.
Seeing how many people were now aware of the bet, Jerry Li ground his teeth in frustration. If he backed out now, he'd become infamous across Harbor City by tomorrow.
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