“We are all human, all customers, why do you have to treat me differently?” Leo couldn’t stand it anymore.
“It’s our bank’s policy!”
“Huh, policy? I’d say it’s more like a tyrant’s decree!” Leo retorted coldly.
“Sir, if you continue causing trouble, I’ll call security.” The bank employee behind the counter threatened.
Leo, who despised being threatened, sneered, “Go ahead and call them.”
“You!” The employee had never encountered someone so unyielding before.
Beside them, Scott Stowe taunted, “Kid, I’ve seen plenty like you, pretending to be high and mighty without the means. What gives you the courage?”
“You, step back behind me and wait until I’m done here.” Leo stared at Scott Stowe, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Scott Stowe, who considered himself well-versed in the world, found himself feeling uneasy under Leo’s gaze. He unconsciously took a couple of steps back.
Seeing this, Scott Stowe’s companion pointed at Leo and began to curse, “Who do you think you are? Showing up at the VIP section without a VIP card? Take a look at yourself first, you trash! Who do you think you are?”
“Watch your mouth!” Leo stared her down, his imposing aura causing her flustered. She quickly stepped back.
However, accustomed to being domineering, the woman steadied herself and stepped forward again. She raised her hand and aimed a slap at Leo’s face!
In the crowded hall, many people had already taken out their phones to record the scene. If they were the first to share this online, it would surely attract a large following.
Leo grabbed the woman’s wrist and casually tossed it aside.
The woman fell to the ground, her high heels causing her to twist her ankle upon landing. She cried out in pain.
“Assault! Security, security!” The woman screamed.
Two security guards, equipped with batons, swiftly approached Leo. The bank manager also emerged from his office.
“What’s going on?” The manager approached with a composed expression.
The bank employees who came out pointed at Leo, saying, “Manager Newman, this person is causing a disturbance in the VIP section and even assaulted a VIP customer.”
Manager Newman gave Leo a brief glance and said coldly, “Sir, kindly mind your behavior. This is a bank, not a market. You must apologize to this lady immediately and gain her forgiveness, or I’ll have to call the police.”
“Apologize? Call the police?” Leo’s gaze intensified on the bank manager. “Aren’t you going to inquire about the situation and review the surveillance footage?”
Hearing this, Manager Newman, who had spent over a decade in the banking industry, knew that this young man wasn’t so easily dismissed. He turned to the bank employee. “Beatrice, what exactly happened?”
“Manager Newman, he doesn’t have a VIP card, yet he came to the VIP section for service. I asked him to go to the area for regular customers, but he refused. Then Mr. Stowe came with his girlfriend to handle their business, and he interfered and threatened them. When Mr. Stowe’s girlfriend tried to reason with him, he became physically aggressive.” Beatrice, the employee, recounted the “truth.”
After listening, Manager Newman’s expression grew darker. “What more do you have to say? You disrupted the bank’s operations and assaulted our VIP customer. If you don’t apologize, you’ll bear the consequences!”
The woman, finally managing to stand up, pointed at Leo and sneered, “My foot is injured. Without a hundred thousand bucks today, don’t even think about leaving!”
Seeing the bank staff and manager support herself, the woman gained confidence and decided to take advantage of the situation.
Leo crossed his arms and coldly smiled at the bank manager. “So, you’re just going to take the word of your staff?”
“An eyewitness is enough. Now you have only one choice: apologize to Mr. Stowe and his girlfriend, compensate their medical expenses, or I’ll call the police!” Manager Newman concluded that Leo was a pushover without money or influence and decided not to waste any more time on him.
“No other option?” Leo asked indifferently.
“Security! Take him down!” Manager Newman grew impatient.
“Wait a minute!” Leo took out a black card from his wallet and handed it to Manager Newman. “Take a look at this card. Do you recognize it?”
Seeing the card Leo offered, Scott Stowe almost burst out laughing. “Kid, you’re pretending pretty hard. The Fortune Bank VIP card isn’t black.”
With that, Scott Stowe took out a platinum card from his own purse and waved it in front of Leo. “See that? This is a platinum VIP card!”
Manager Newman didn’t hear Scott Stowe’s words at all. The moment Leo handed over the black card, his gaze was fixed on it.
“Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card…” Manager Newman’s pupils contracted.
Several years ago, shortly after he became a manager, the bank headquarters conducted a training session. That day was the first time he had heard of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card.
At the end of the training, the bank’s president had specifically emphasized that if they encountered a customer holding the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card, they must treat them as the most esteemed VIPs. No slight would be tolerated.
Any form of disrespect or dissatisfaction toward a holder of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card, regardless of their position, would result in dismissal.
After the training, Manager Newman learned about the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card and understood why the holders of this card were so formidable.
The largest shareholder of Fortune Bank was the Azure Cloud Group, and the Azure Cloud Group had only issued nine Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Cards. Those holding this card, even without any official role or shares in Azure Cloud Group, received the highest level of treatment.
If this young man indeed possessed this card, he might not be a high-ranking member of Azure Cloud Group, but he must have an exceptional relationship with the top echelon. Offending him could lead to dire consequences.
“Sir, may I take a closer look at this card?” Manager Newman began to feel anxious.
“Sure, you can also call the number on the back of the card to confirm.” Leo handed the card to him.
After the training, Manager Newman learned how to verify the authenticity of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Supreme Card. He glanced at the card, and his face changed dramatically.
Then, trembling, he handed the card back to Leo. “Sir, I was blind and disrespectful. This is our bank’s mistake. Please come to the VIP lounge, where I’ll personally handle your business.”
Seeing the stark contrast in Manager Newman’s attitude, the woman turned to Scott Stowe in bewilderment. “Scott, is this black card a VIP card?”
“No, this card definitely isn’t a VIP card!” Scott Stowe said with certainty.