Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 906 Unable to Attend Lectures

Raeleigh and Scarlette soon arrived at Aeon Computer Center. They got out of the car and Scarlette immediately led Raeleigh inside. It was almost closing time. Like many other retail shops, Aeon Computer Center closed at nine o'clock at night. It was nTristany eight o'clock by the time Raeleigh and Scarlette reached.

After checking the time several times, Stuart whispered in Jepherson's ear, "It closes at nine o'clock."

Jepherson continued reading Raeleigh's book. He didn't even raise his head when he heard what Stuart had to say, and merely said calmly, "Call them and have them delay their closing time." "Right away," Stuart replied and instantly went to make the call. Just as he was calling the computer center, Scarlette received a message. Then, she brought Raeleigh to the designated store. "Here, it's here." Scarlette pointed at one of the stores, pulling Raeleigh along. Raeleigh followed obediently. Both of them went into the store, which specialized in laptops.

Before they had even entered, a salesperson was already beckoning them in. Scarlette walked in with Raeleigh and started asking about the features and specifications of the different laptops. Finally, she found one model that she was happy with and really good value for money.

"Is your manager here?" Scarlette asked. The salesperson immediately responded by asking, "Do you know our manager?"

"Yes. Tell him that Scarlette is looking for him." Scarlette was so convincing that even she herself thought that she should be a professional actress.

The salesperson immediately went to get the manager, who was a man in his thirties. When he saw Scarlette, he did a double take and asked, "You came here this late? Did you sneak out?" Scarlette was secretly impressed! This man was a professional!

"No way. My laptop is broken, so I came here to buy two. Why don't you recommend some options so that I can see if there's anything suitable? However, please make sure that they're not too expensive. I don't have much money," Scarlette explained the situation clearly. Raeleigh gazed at her with admiration.

Scarlette seemed to know everyone.

The manager raised his hand and patted Scarlette's shoulder. "No problem. Are there any that you like so far?"

Without hesitation, Scarlette walked to the front of the counter and pointed to the model that Raeleigh and her had taken a liking to. Raeleigh guessed that it would be at least 10, 000 dollars, but the price tag on it said 4, 999 dollars.

Raeleigh even suspected that it was a used one.

The manager went over and showed Scarlette the price. "This model has the best performance in the market and it's a new model. The manufacturer is currently doing a promotion; otherwise, it would normally cost more than 8, 000 dollars. If you want it, I'll even give you a 20% discount."

"Stop with all this talk of discounts. I don't have that much money. Why don't you sell us two for 7, 000 dollars?"

"I can't do that," the manager refused at once. Raeleigh made some quick calculations in her head. With the 20% discount, it would mean a discount of about 1, 000 dollars for two laptops. Although it was still a lot of money to spend, it wasn't too bad if the laptops were new.

"Scarlette, come over for a while." Raeleigh gestured at Scarlette to join her outside the store.

"What's wrong?" Scarlette asked.

"I don't have any money on me. Don't you have less than 7, 000 dollars? You're broke too, right? Hmm, 8, 000 dollars for two... All right, how about this? Can you get him to guarantee that those laptops are brand new? If you can, we'll take him up on his offer. You'll earn the money back with just one round of gaming."

"Okay." Scarlette went over to the manager to negotiate further and told him that she would reward him with some valuable items in the game. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, the manager sold the two laptops to them for 7, 800 dollars.

They were two brand new laptops. The manager asked someone to open the boxes up and handed the two laptops over to Raeleigh and Scarlette after they were done setting them up. Scarlette also asked for two laptop bags. They had everything else they needed.

Raeleigh was very happy. She kept smiling as she held the laptop in her arms. Jepherson was watching Raeleigh from outside the store and he smiled with satisfaction.

After Raeleigh and Scarlette left, Stuart took some money out and handed it to the manager. The manager immediately thanked them. Then, Jepherson stood up and left through a different exit.

When Jepherson exited Aeon Computer Centre, he instructed his driver to stop the car in front of Scarlette and Raeleigh. They were both carrying their laptops as they waited for a taxi. It was already ten o'clock at night. However, since they had used up all their money, Scarlette was arguing that they should take the public transport back. While they were discussing how to get back to the dorm, Jepherson's ca pulled up.

Raeleigh froze and stared at the car window that was being wound down. Jepherson poked his head out of the window and asked, "What's wrong with your laptop?"

"What are you talking about? It's all because..." Scarlette wanted to spill the beans, but Raeleigh stopped her. Jepherson didn't seem to catch what she said, but Raeleigh heard it clearly.

"We came here to buy laptop bags." Raeleigh lowered her head and glanced at the laptop bag with the label still on it. Jepherson's eyes followed her gaze and said, "You came to Aeon Computer Center just to buy a laptop bag at this hour? You could have easily bought it online."

"I'll do that next time," Raeleigh answered.

"Get in. I'll send you back." Jepherson remained seated inside the car as the driver quickly got out of the car and opened the door for them. Stuart was standing to one side as well, waiting for Raeleigh to get into the car. "Miss Anson, this way," said Stuart.

Raeleigh clutched her laptop in her arms. "No need. We'll take a taxi home."

"Get in." Jepherson's voice was calm, but his tone meant that she couldn't reject the offer.

Scarlette lowered her head and whispered in Raeleigh's ear, "We don't have any money now and we'll need money to take the bus. Furthermore, we're not even sure if the busses are still running at this hour." Raeleigh glanced at Scarlette. She was on Jepherson's side, so of course she would say that.

Raeleigh suspected that it was Scarlette who asked Jepherson to come.

Clutching her laptop firmly, Raeleigh got into the car. After Raeleigh got in, she quickly scooted closer towards Jepherson to make space for Scarlette, worried that Scarlette would be forced to take a separate car. Raeleigh looked pleadingly at Scarlette and said, "Scarlette, come in too."

Scarlette peeked at Jepherson, who remained silent. So, Scarlette quickly got into the car. It was rare for her to be driven around in Jepherson's car.

Stuart closed the door. Jepherson looked at Raeleigh, who was still holding her laptop. When it came to her gaming setup, Scarlette was particularly good at striking bargains and getting something for cheap. She had deliberately chosen a 15. 6-inch laptop and even asked for a laptop bag. Raeleigh appeared even smaller than usual with the huge laptop and bag.

The backseat was made to fit three people, but Raeleigh was pressed up against Jepherson. Jepherson occupied half of the backseat while Scarlette was used to taking up half of the space, leaving Raeleigh no choice but to sit close to Jepherson.

Raeleigh dared not lean closer to Jepherson. Her whole body was tense and she kept shooting glances at Scarlette, wanting Scarlette to move over slightly so that she would have more space. However, Scarlette appeared not to notice her and kept her gaze fixed on her laptop.

Scarlette was over the moon. The laptop was actually worth 37, 000 dollars and she was busy thinking of all the functions it offered.

Raeleigh glanced to the side helplessly. Jepherson slipped his arm behind Raeleigh and gently wrapped it around Raeleigh's waist, pulling her even closer to him and holding her in his arms. Startled, Raeleigh trembled and turned to look at Jepherson. "I'll sit on the opposite side," she muttered.

Raeleigh was about to get up, but Jepherson held onto her and said, "Here's fine."

Raeleigh gave up on it before she could even get up, but she was uneasy all the way.

When the car stopped, Raeleigh looked out the window at the university campus. Suddenly, Scarlette asked, "Why are we here? We can't live here anymore."

"Scarlette," Raeleigh said in a low warning tone. She didn't want Jepherson to interfere because it wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Ever since she was a child, many classmates had disliked her and bullied her, but none of them had ever shown it to that extent. This time, she wouldn't even be able to attend lectures.