WHEN THE REAL OWNER ARRIVED

“STOP.”

A commanding voice echoed through the store.

A man in a black suit entered—Edward Tan, the general manager of the entire Luxe Mall, followed by board members.

Mr. Chua immediately straightened.
“Good morning, Sir Edward,” he said nervously. “We’re handling a thief who tried to enter—”

Edward didn’t let him finish.

His eyes locked onto Ramon. His face went pale.

He rushed forward, pushed the guard aside, and bowed deeply—ninety degrees.

“Good morning, Chairman,” Edward said, his voice shaking.

The store fell completely silent.

“Chairman?” Glenda whispered, frozen.

Edward turned to the stunned crowd.
“This is Don Ramon Velasco, owner of Velasco Prime Holdings. He owns this mall, this land, and the company that pays your salaries.”

Faces drained of color.

The man they mocked wasn’t poor.

He owned everything.