The store was already full, it was professional ethics that he stopped them at the door, but now the person had taken out the legendary American Express Card, he was in a pinch.
All the store employees were made aware of the card's existence. It was one of the first things they taught them during their professional training.
The person holding this card was deemed the highest-ranking guest of the store. Upon witnessing it, the store was to be cleared and closed immediately.
There was this saying: If you read a review of the Centurion Card from American Express, it's probably not for you.
First, you can't apply for the card; you must secure an invitation. The unique characteristics of the Centurion Card, both in costs and rewards, did not invite comparison.
However, if you're in the select group that can get this card, the cost-to-benefit analysis might just work in your favour.
That said, for the biggest of big spenders, the Centurion Card can be worth every one of the million pennies covering the initiation fee.
The upsides, which include bend-over-backwards customer service, elite travel statuses, memberships and credits to luxury outlets and lucrative points redemption options, can easily offset the costs. However, the recognition and perks only have value if they are of use to you.
"What? Is it useless?" Samuel, unfamiliar with what the card meant, was ready to leave. It was foolish to wait; they could buy what they needed in many places.
" Of course not. Sir, wait a minute; I will report to the store manager immediately. "The clerk hurried vanished inside the store.
Not long after, a middle-aged woman came out.
"Hello, sir; I am the manager of Breguet's Beverly branch. You can call me Martha. Can I see the card you just showed?"
"Of course." Samuel took out the black gold at will and handed it to her.
Martha respectfully accepted the card. She checked for abnormalities. It was definitely made of titanium alloy with the words AMERICAN EXPRESS printed on the front. She was sure it was genuine!
Others didn't know, but she had only seen a handful of these things; as the proprietor of one of the luxurious brands, it was something she was proud of!
"Mr Samuel, please wait a moment." She rushed inside and began clearing the store. It was done according to the protocol.
Not only Rosaline and Liliana but Samuel was also dumbfounded. Indeed, this card was incredible.
Customers who were shopping in the store were politely invited out by the clerk. Although they were reluctant to leave, the employee told them about some made-up story.
But few knowledgeable fellows noticed Samuel's presence and knew something different was going on. After asking for a while, they knew that an American Express Centurion Black Gold customer had appeared.
Breguet quickly cleared the site and hung up a "temporary suspension" sign, after which she respectfully invited Samuel and the girls into the store.
There were bound to be some onlookers. They were making waves of discussions. It was normal as they didn't expect the American Centurion Black Gold cardholder who appeared this time to be so young.
Many speculated about his identity, but the main focus was the beautiful girls accompanying him. Even in casual clothes, their appearance couldn't be hidden.
" What just happened?" Rosaline was still processing it.
" Hehe, I could get accustomed to this service. It's a shame you are not single." Liliana was enjoying it.
" Eh? I am, though." Samuel responded.
" How? I still remember when you were surrounded by those four beautiful girls at that party."
" Beauties?" Rosaline asked. As expected, she didn't have the habit of reading the newspaper.
" You don't know about it. Let me tell you." Liliana started from the beginning, the initial fighting, his charity dinner appearance, the four half-a-million dollar bids. Even the head manager was interested in that story and forgot to show them around.
" It was a lamp; I don't know much about it, but you should have seen their faces when he said, '500,000' without blinking!"
""Ooo"" Seriously, why was Martha joining this conversation? Girls really loved to gossip.
" Stop it! It's embarrassing if you say it like that."
"Why are you planning to expand your harem?" Liliana said with a sweet smile. Was that really a question?
" Yes, Are you two interested? We can seal the deal right here, right now!"
" Shameless!"
" Pervert!"
Both girls blushed; Rosaline looked like a tomato with red hair almost matching her face, while Liliana kept hiding her face.
"..." Martha had nothing to say; she was getting old. Young people were really wild!
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"Sir, have you chosen the style yet? Or do you need me to recommend it to you?" Martha personally took them around the store to show them their collection.
Martha was also surprised to know the surname of the young man. She thought the rumours were exaggerated, but she was very surprised when Samuel took off his disguise. He was so young but deserved the top second-generation position!
Also, his charm was something else, taking two girls on a date simultaneously. Moreover, both of them were beautiful to the point of becoming a supermodel.
"I want to buy a couple's watch. Do you have any good recommendations?" Samuel's question made her fall into a dilemma. Couple? But you have three people here? She was lost for words!
" Umm." Rosaline was contemplating.
" Are you still on about that? You will really regret it." Liliana asked.
" Calm down! It's for you guys; it could be a memento of your first meeting, right?" Samuel knew about it. Looking at them now, no one could say they had only known each other for one day. Friendships always bloom in the most unexpected of places!
" Oh," Rosaline was ashamed for having such impure thoughts.
" That's what you mean." Liliana was not convinced but decided to go along with it regardless.
"Of course, Mr Samuel, please follow me." Martha was about to start her usual sales pitch when Samuel interrupted her.
" Also, can you call the Mall manager for me? I have something to talk about."