The car displayed in front of him was a special edition model.
Few people knew that Marcus had personally contributed to the original engineering concepts behind its development.
The dealership had invited him several years earlier to sign a hidden piece of the vehicle during a private manufacturer event.
A small signature was placed beneath one of the interior panels.
A signature almost nobody knew existed.
But Ryan, the young salesman, only saw an old man asking questions.
He never imagined that the customer he was dismissing was one of the people who helped create automotive history.
Chapter 3 — The Moment Everything Changed
Marcus continued walking through the showroom.
Eventually, he stopped beside the same vehicle again.
He gently looked at the interior and pointed toward the seat.
"Does this model still have the original signature panel?"