Chapter 400 Spending With Her Black Card
But then, another question crossed his mind: ’How did Hera manage to get a Black Dragon Card?’ It was widely known in their circle how difficult it was to qualify for a card from the Dragon Empire Bank, given the limited number and the exclusive invitation process reserved only for the top echelon.
Now, more than ever, Zhane’s suspicion about Hera’s true identity grew. The Black Dragon Card wasn’t something that could be wielded by just anyone. It had advanced anti-theft features and could only be used by the cardholder, requiring a special card reader. Even the assistant was momentarily taken aback, but she received the card with both hands, maintaining the politeness expected for each client at the pagoda.
’I’m relieved I didn’t offend this powerful person over a $98,000 stone. Even if they offered me more than a 10% commission for the sale, I wouldn’t have accepted it, even if Miss Goldsmith were to raise the price.’ The assistant thought as she stared at the Black Dragon Card with a mixture of emotions, not wanting to see the name on it, fearing the knowledge it might reveal.
She deftly turned the card over, noting that the back held no important codes like other cards might. Aside from the gold-engraved electronic signature of the owner, there was nothing else visible.
Hera noticed the girl’s quick thinking in turning the card over. She couldn’t help but smile, admiring the girl’s cautious and perceptive nature. With such an attitude, she was sure to achieve great things and avoid offending others—unless she became a target herself.
As Hera handed over the card, she noticed that her name, "Hera Avery," was embossed in gold. Zhane was close enough to see it, but fortunately, the assistant had inadvertently covered her last name with her thumb and turned the card backward, keeping Hera’s personal information discreet.
Unlike Hera’s smile, Zhane’s curiosity was growing. He began to speculate about how, why, and when Hera had acquired such a prestigious card. Although he resisted jumping to conclusions, the questions gnawed at him, leaving him with a mix of unease and intrigue.
Despite his growing curiosity, Zhane managed to keep his composure, making sure not to reveal his intrigue to Hera. He was careful not to appear overly nosy, which might offend her. After a moment of consideration, he decided to set aside his questions, turned back to the girl, and offered her a polite smile.
"Miss, as you can see, even without me, my girlfriend still wants it and has decided to buy it." Zhane adopted a carefree demeanor similar to Dave’s, casually shrugging his shoulders with a subtle hint of mockery, reminiscent of how Dave often nonchalantly dismisses things.
Truth be told, Zhane had already noticed the girl’s subtle sneer and her unspoken judgment of Hera, and it didn’t sit well with him. Hera was his date, and the girl’s disrespect extended not only to her but also to him. Regardless of the girl’s argument, she was clearly in the wrong, and Zhane and Hera’s responses were simply a reflection of that.
Zhane couldn’t help but smile as he stole a glance at Hera. He hadn’t anticipated that her carefree attitude stemmed from her ability to afford things on her own, even without his assistance. He had been prepared to cater to whatever Hera desired, including buying every stone on the second level if that was what she wanted.