Max led Lucas through the corridor and into his private office.The office was spacious and elegantly furnished, with a large desk positioned near the windows and several luxury car models displayed on shelves. Max walked around his desk and gestured toward one of the comfortable chairs.“Please, Mr. Reed. Have a seat.” Max said as he gestured towards one of the chairs.Lucas nodded and sat down.Max took the seat opposite him, still looking slightly excited about having the opportunity to meet someone as influential as Lucas.“I'm glad you agreed to come into my office,” Max said. “I've actually wanted to meet you for quite some time.”“Really? Why is that?” Lucas raised an eyebrow.“Some time ago, I attended a private business event where you were introduced to the guests. It was a brief introduction, and I didn't get the opportunity to speak with you personally. However, your name and position made a strong impression on me.” Max smiled.Lucas nodded slightly.“That explains how y

Jake and Maya continued walking along the roadside, neither of them saying much.Maya was still thinking about everything that had happened at Max Luxury Cars.She could not understand how Jake had gone from confidently showing off his wealth to struggling to pay for a vehicle and eventually selling his own car.Although Jake had tried to convince her that everything was fine, his behavior had only raised more questions in her mind.Just then, the sound of an approaching engine caught their attention.A luxurious Rolls-Royce was moving toward them. As it drew closer, Maya turned her head to take a better look.Her eyes widened immediately."Wait a minute. Isn't that the Rolls-Royce we saw at Max Luxury Cars?" Maya said, shocked.Jake immediately looked in the direction she was pointing and his expression changed when he recognized the vehicle.It was the exact same Rolls-Royce they had seen earlier at the dealership. Maya watched it with surprise."Who could have bought it so quickly

Jake and Maya finally arrived at Jake's house after their long walk.By the time they reached the house, both of them were visibly exhausted.Their clothes were still stained with muddy water from the encounter with Lucas, and neither seemed particularly eager to continue walking.Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood were relaxing on the porch when they noticed the two approaching.They immediately stood up."Jake? Maya?" Mr. Blackwood called, looking beyond them as though expecting to see a vehicle parked nearby. "Where is your car? Did something happen to it?"Mrs. Blackwood also looked surprised."Why are you both walking home at this hour?" she asked. "What happened? And why do you look so exhausted?"Maya opened her mouth to answer."Actually, Dad, Jake sold his..." Before she could finish, Jake quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her slightly closer."Don't tell them," he whispered urgently.Maya turned toward him, confused."What?" she whispered back."Please, don't tell them I sold the car,"