Chapter 1

I was getting my car serviced at my cousin Daniel Miller’s auto club.

Once they were done, I told the staff, “Charge it to my cousin’s account.”

A staff member nodded, ready to process, but a strange female manager stepped in and stopped him.

“We don’t do tabs here. Payment must be settled on the spot.”

With that, she *slapped* the bill down in front of me.

Supreme Fine Diagnostic Fee: $80,000

Exhaust System Acoustic Enhancement: $100,000

Engine Spiritual Balance Calibration: $100,000

Total: $280,000.

I almost burst out laughing.

When did my cousin start running a scam operation?

The female manager, Vanessa Reed, folded her arms across her chest, scrutinizing me with disdain.

“I’ve seen plenty of freeloaders like you, always trying to exploit family connections. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not if you don’t have the money.”

Without a word, I pulled out my phone and dialed my cousin.

“You have ten minutes to get her out of here, or your club won’t be in business much longer.”