Chapter 6 - The Declined Cards
Desperate to save whatever tiny shred of dignity she had left, Evelyn frantically dug into her designer handbag, pulling out three black credit cards and slamming them onto Claire’s check tray.
"Fine! Take the cards!" Evelyn spat, her voice trembling with rage. "Process the payment and let my guests leave!"
Claire took the cards, handing them to her head floor manager who was standing respectfully by the door with a wireless payment terminal.
The floor manager swiped the first card. A sharp, loud beep echoed through the silent room, followed by the automated voice prompt: TRANSACTION DECLINED — OVER LIMIT.
"Try the second one!" Evelyn demanded, sweat breaking out across her forehead as her friends watched in complete horror.
The manager swiped the second card. TRANSACTION DECLINED — ACCOUNT FROZEN.
The manager swiped the third card. TRANSACTION DECLINED — INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.
Extreme close-up on Evelyn’s face as her arrogant facade completely crumbled under the unyielding gaze of her elite friends.
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"You’re ruining me in front of my friends..." Evelyn whispered in utter horror, her hands shaking uncontrollably as she looked up at her daughter-in-law.
👉 Read Part 7 to see how the dinner guests forced Evelyn to face reality.
