Brandon’s expression hardened.
“Do you know who I am?”
Marcus didn’t blink.
“Yes, sir.”
“Then you know my wife owns this place.”
“Your former wife, sir.”
Savannah slowly removed the sapphire necklace.
Brandon leaned forward.
“Elena authorized this.”
Marcus placed the printed notice on the table.
“She informed us otherwise.”
Brandon lowered his voice.
“You’re making a mistake.”
Marcus remained polite.
“We’ll need another valid payment method for any charges you’ve personally authorized. The jewelry transaction has not been completed.”
Savannah pushed her chair back.
“Brandon, you said everything was taken care of.”
He didn’t answer.
The manager later told me that Brandon attempted two personal cards.
Neither had enough available credit to cover the purchase.
The necklace remained in the boutique.
And security escorted the couple from the restricted members’ area after management revoked their guest access.
At 9:17, Marcus called me.
“Ms. Rossi, I wanted to let you know we had an incident involving Mr. Hayes.”
