When Mr. Hutchins turned 90, a peculiar thought struck him: he had no heir… Determined to find someone deserving, he came up with an unconventional plan. Disguised as a homeless man, he shuffled into a his grocery store, hoping to see who would treat him with kindness.
“Get out of here, old man!” barked the cashier, Lincy, with a glare. “We don’t serve people like you!”
“Please, ma’am,” Mr. Hutchins pleaded softly. “I just need a little food… I haven’t eaten in days.”
“Then you’re in the wrong place!” she snapped.
Customers in line started chiming in with cruel remarks…
“Ugh, who let him in here?” one woman sneered, wrinkling her nose. “Stay back! You smell like a dumpster.”
“But ma’am…” Mr. Hutchins began, only to be cut off mid-sentence.
Before he could explain further, a saleswoman marched over with an icy tone. “You need to leave. Now. Our customers are complaining, and we won’t tolerate it.”
As he turned to leave, his heart heavy, he couldn’t help but think, “What a store full of cold-hearted people.” But just as he reached the door, a voice rang out, sharp and commanding.
“EVERYONE, step away from the old man!”
The room froze. Mr. Hutchins turned, and what he saw made his heart race. This was the moment he had been waiting for.
At 90, wealthy grocery store owner Mr. Larry Hutchins was troubled by the lack of an heir. After considering various options, he decided to test his employees by disguising himself as a homeless man. When he was mistreated by most of the staff and customers, only Lewis, a kind and hardworking store administrator, stepped up to help him. Lewis had once been in a tough spot and appreciated Mr. Hutchins’ generosity when he offered him a job years earlier.
Impressed by Lewis’ compassion, Mr. Hutchins chose him as his heir. Seven years later, Lewis inherited everything, along with a letter explaining why he was chosen. The story teaches the value of kindness and hard work, showing that good things happen to good people.
