Rebate System: From Poor Student To Billionaire Playboy

Chapter 10. Getting New Clothes II

Harry’s hands clenched. “I’m just buying clothes,” he said, trying to stay calm.

“Buying?” Marcus laughed, loud and mocking. “With what money, Farrow? You lost your job, your scholarship, and literally everything. You couldn’t afford the hanger for these clothes.”

Alicia didn’t say anything. She just stood there beside Marcus, pretending like didn't just receive $10,000 from Harry.

Harry didn't want to talk about the money he sent her, that was something he wanted to keep to himself for now.

Mila’s expression hardened. “Sir, this man is a customer. He hasn’t done anything wrong.”

Marcus turned his cold, rich-boy stare on her. “Do you know who I am?”

“No,” she said flatly. “And I don’t care. We treat our customers with respect in this establishment.”

That earned a small, proud glance from Harry, but Marcus didn’t take it well. He stepped closer, puffing up his chest. “I could buy this entire store and fire you with one phone call.”

“Then maybe you should, but I doubt that you could,” Harry said before he could stop himself. His voice was steady now, sharp with anger. “Because you would have to get daddy's money to do it.”

Marcus’s smirk deepened. “You don’t belong here, you broke asshole. Get f**k out of here.”

The first saleslady folded her arms triumphantly. “You heard him. Leave before we make you.”

For a moment, Harry wanted to. Just walk out. Avoid another scene. But then he looked at Mila, at how she stood her ground, even though her voice had a slight tremor, and something in him refused to bow this time.

He met Marcus’s eyes and said, “You don’t get to decide that.”

Marcus’s jaw tightened. “Security!” he barked, turning to the counter.

But before anyone could move, Mila stepped in front of Harry. “Enough,” she said firmly. “He’s done shopping. And until then, he’s still a customer.”

Marcus scoffed. “You’re making a mistake.”

“No,” she said. “You are.”

Harry smiled, enjoying the scene that was playing out. “I am done shopping, now I want to pay for the clothes I bought.”

This got everyone's attention, most were expecting him to disgrace himself and prove Marcus right.

“Mila, how much does the clothes cost?” Harry asked loudly.

Mila hesitated for a second. “But we haven't finished picking out clothes yet?”

Harry's smile widened. “Yeah, you are right. Pair the blazer with something nice and expensive.”

Mila gave him a look and picked out a matching ensemble and gave it to him. “This would look wonderful on you.”

“How much is it?” Harry asked admiring the clothes Mila picked and made a mental note to hire her as his personal shopper.

“All of this costs $12,000, Sir,” Mila said apprehensively wondering how he could possibly pay that huge amount for clothes.

Marcus laughed. “You all are about to see him make a fool of himself.”

Alicia joined him in laughing at Harry.

“Give me the account details, both for the boutique, and Mila, yours as well,” Harry said, enjoying the moment.

Mila gives him the details he asked for and it was if the whole boutique held their breaths in anticipation. Gina kept her gaze fixed on Harry as he typed on his phone.

A minute later, a ding sound echoed from the boutique's POS machine and Mila’s phone.

Gina ran to check the POS machine and saw a credit alert for $12,000 on the screen, she was shocked. “He actually paid for it!”

Mila’s jaw nearly hit the floor when she saw a credit alert for $5,000 on her phone. She hugged Harry in excitement.

Everyone immediately looked at Harry differently, he wasn't the poor man they thought he was.

The smile on Marcus's face vanished, he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Alicia on the hand, kept giving Harry looks, but he ignored her as he took in Mila’s warm embrace.

[Ding!]

[Spent $5,000. 10X Critical Hit. Earned $50,000! The money has been transferred to your account!]

[Spent at least $5,000 on a beautiful lady!]

[Harem Members: 3/3]

[Name: Melissa, Age: 20, Affection 5%]

[Name: Alicia, Age 21, Affection: 25%]

[Name: Mila, Age 23, Affection: 15%]

Immediately Harry pulled away from Mila’s embrace, he received two messages, one was a credit alert and the other was from Melissa, which was basically the address to her house.

He couldn't believe that he was even going on a date, the last time he did was when he was still head over heels for Alicia and now that he was thinking about it, that was a terrible experience. She was on her phone most of the time and trying very hard to make sure no one saw them together. Most of their dates were like that.

How was I so blind? He thought to himself.

Harry got Mila’s phone number and then he gave both Alicia and Marcus one last look before winking at Mila. “I will call you later,” Harry yelled. He wanted everyone to hear, especially Alicia.

[Update in affection bar!]

[Melissa's affection: 20%]

"Huh?" Harry was confused because he hadn't done anything so why did it keep rising?

He thought that he had to use money to raise the bar but it looked like all he had to do was charm them.

That could be why he drew charm on his first draw, not that he was complaining.

This was simple, Melissa was thinking about him and the more she thought about him, the more her heart fluttered.

[Update in affection bar!]

[Alicia's affection: 10%]

"Wait what!?" Harry already hated that Alicia was included in his harem because he knew it would be hard for him to actually do what it takes for her to stay happy. He wanted to see her suffer for the pain she caused him.

But immediately, Harry's mind went to Melissa, sensing that with her a little conversation tends to go far, as long as it leaves a mental imprint, something for them to think about when he is no longer there.

******

Time passed quickly, and before Harry knew it, he was standing outside the address Melissa had given him, looking sharp in his new blazer.

As he walked up to the door, a wave of nervousness hit him. The flower in his hand shook a little, but he steadied himself with a deep breath before pressing the doorbell.

Nearly a minute went by, enough time for him to smooth out his clothes and get his thoughts together.

Then the door opened, and there she was, Melissa.

“Wow, you look incredible!” he blurted out, and she immediately flushed pink.

Melissa was stunning in a sleek black gown that clung perfectly to her curves. The silk shimmered under the light, and the deep neckline showed off her sculpted collarbone. A side slit teased a glimpse of her leg, elegant yet daring at once.

“Here,” Harry said, handing her the flower.

She took it, smiling softly. Her eyes flicked over his outfit, he’d gone for a laid-back yet polished look: a crisp white T-shirt tucked into navy trousers.

“Th-thank you,” she stammered, ducking her head as she turned back inside to set the flower down. She gestured for him to follow, and he stepped in, she couldn’t just leave him standing out there after he’d come all this way.

Melissa offered him a glass of water, but he politely declined. There wasn’t much point, they’d be leaving soon anyway.

While waiting, Harry took a quiet look around. The apartment hinted that she didn’t live alone, but he didn’t dare ask. That wasn’t his business. Right now, all that mattered was the evening ahead.

Moments later, Melissa reappeared, ready to go. Whoever shared the place with her wasn’t home, and Harry was more than fine with that.