RISE OF EDEN WEALTH: WEALTH SYSTEM

CHAPTER THREE. The Mall

Dean was currently on his way to the Mall. He had just seen Loveth and Agnes return from the Mall with bags full of clothes. He's always found it appalling how Loveth donates to the orphanage and to children hospitals, but fail to take care of their own daughter. Even at this moment, not many know about the existence of their daughter; Mitchell.

Walking into the Mall, Dean immediately attracted the attention of the salegirls, this was due to his dressing; faded jean trouser with a worn-out top.

“What ca I help you with?” One of the salesgirl said, she seemed to be in her early thirties. Her tone and expression were of utmost condensation.

“I'm here to buy a suit, can you show to the suit rack?” Dean said.

“I don't mean to be rude, but this isn't a clothing shop for your kind.” She said while rolling her eyes.

“My kind?” Dean questioned. He was confused as to what kind she was referring to.

“You know, penniless, poor, broke, you pick one.” She said while chewing a gum.

Dean couldn't be bothered with her, he was already pressed for time. He just smiled, “Just show me to the rack please.”

The lady was about to make trouble when another salesgirl walked towards them, she looked like a college student, “I will show you to the suit rack, Sir. Please follow me.”

Dean thanked her and followed behind, leaving the previous lady annoyed.

“This is the suit rack, Sir. The cheapest suit in this Mall cost $5,000, and the priciest can go as high as $200,000”. She said, she could see her fellow colleagues sneering at her.

“What about this? I like the color and the shoes below.” Dean pointed at a blue colored Italian suit with a pair of matching shoe.

“That Sir, that's $40,000, and the pair of shoe cost $10,000. In total, it's worth $50,000.” The salesgirl said, she was about to gesture Dean to the cheaper set of suit but his next words stunned her.

“Perfect, I'll take it.” Dean said in a firm voice.

“Huh!!”

“Well, I'll take it. Can you get them out so we can process the payment? Time's not really on my side today.” Dean said with a smile.

“Y..yes s..sir.” she stuttered as she scampered to bring out the suit and shoes.

“Really? A forty thousand dollar shit? You're telling me you got forty thousand and you're dressed like a homeless man?” An arrogant feminine voice suddenly sounded behind them. It was the first salesgirl who had refused to let Dean in. Apparently she has been tailing behind them the whole time.

“And is there something wrong with that?” Dean asked with a raised eyebrow. He knew his outfit wasn't the best, but at least he had bought them with his money when he was still in college.

“Cocky are you?” The lady pursed her lips in annoyance, “Okay, let's see you pay for that. If you can pay fifty thousand for what you just selected, I will willingly kiss your feet. But if you fail to pay, or come up with any excuses whatsoever to avoid paying, you will walk out of here on your knees while loudly apologizing for your mistake and also telling everyone how poor you are.” She said with an evil smirk.

Dean was about to reject the bet as he was already going to pay for the suit anyway, there was no need to make a big deal out of it, but it seemed the system had other ideas.

«Ding!

Side Quest: Boomerang Effect.

Description: You are no longer the poor penniless bastard, you must not take insults lightly.

Mission: Accept the bet and kick her out of the establishment.

Reward: $2,000 + 100× reward = $200,000.

Failure: -$200,000.»

Dean smiled and then walked towards the payment counter. The two salesgirls followed behind him.

“So, do you dare accept?” Seeing he still had no reaction, she walked faster and stood in front of him, “Or are you ready to admit to everyone how poor you really are.” She raised her voice high which attracted the attention of the customers.

“What's going on here?” A well dressed middle-aged woman stepped forward.

“Ma'am, this poor sod walked in here, pretending he wants to buy things, he was clearly pretending to be rich and wasting our time, so I tried to give him a way out but he was committed to the act and even selected suit and a pair of shoe worth $50,000. So right now I made a bet with him, if he can pay for what he selected, I will kiss his shoes, but if he can't, he will have to walk out on his knees and loudly apologize for his mistake.”

Dean could tell the well dressed woman was in charge of the Mall. This was perfect.

“I accept the bet, but we have to change the condition. You see, I don't need you to kiss my shoes as you might actually stain them with your breath alone.” Dean said, and this statement of his made the lady fume.

“What I want is; if you lose this bet, you quit your job.” Dean said in a firm voice that showed he was serious.

Feeling smug and confident in her judgement, the arrogant salesgirl uttered the words, “Its a deal.”

“Good.” Dean said and then turned to the cashier, “Please run my card.” He gave his debit card for payment. At this point, everyone's attention was on him.

BEEEEPP!

That sound, that only meant one thing; A Successful Transaction.

“Lady, I don't think she's qualified to work here, I trust you'll make sure she honors her side of the deal, else she might actually push away all your customers in no time.” Dean said to the woman in charge. She nodded with a serious expression, “I'm sorry for everything, Sir.” She said. Dean simply waved it aside. Unknown to them, he was even thankful for the salesgirl arrogance, ‘cause at that moment, the system was giving him great news.

«Ding!

Side Quest is complete.

Host has been rewarded with $2,000.

100× reward activated. Host has received $200,000.»

Dean decided not to waste any more time. He still had to settle his daughter, and then get to the party.

Leaving the Mall, Dean took out his phone and dialed a number, “Hello, I'd like to rent a car for the night, and a driver as well.”