She also wanted to mention that Alaric's car was a gift from the club because his endorsement had been so successful. The club saw him as the face of their brand and insisted he drive a premium vehicle not just for safety, but to elevate their image and his own.
She also wanted to say the family had offered to buy Brandon a car many times, but he had always refused and insisted on buying it himself.
But in the end, Maria said nothing.
Lindsay had more to say. "Brandon, a company founder, owns only one presentable suit worth just over $2,000. The clothes he usually wears are discounted items he buys online, about $20 apiece. Even the branded watch he wore to meet clients was borrowed from a colleague."
"I really don't understand. Knowing how hard Brandon lives how frugally how can you still say he's a member of your family? How can you say you respect him?""That's not true!" Alaric's face flushed. "We know he's struggling, and we really want to help but he refuses to accept it…"
