Chapter 348 We Are In This Together

Dine and dash! That would be unthinkable!

Kallum

smoothly and called over the boss. Maintaining his composure, he inquired, “Is it possible to pay. with a card here?”

He produced a sleek black gold card, which caused the corners of the boss‘ mouth to twitch, skepticism evident in his expression. These two look like decent people, yet they’re planning to dine and dash?

He straightened his back and raised his voice. “I’m sorry, but our establishment is small and we don’t have the facilities to accept card payments.”

Kallum’s irritation flared at the doubtful look from the boss. He quickly suggested, “Then I’ll settle the bill with my watch.” His watch was clearly an expensive piece, signaling his willingness to resolve the matter honorably.

Before he could proceed, Calista intervened, removing a pearl hair clip from her hair and offering it to the boss. “I apologize for the oversight, I rushed out this morning and forgot to bring any money. Would it be possible to use this hair clip as payment?”

The lady boss‘ eyes lit up at the sight of the elegant hair clip. The craftsmanship was exquisite, and the pearls glowed with a lustrous sheen. Clearly recognizing its value, she quickly agreed, her laughter ringing out, “Absolutely, this is more than sufficient! I’ve never seen such beautiful jewelry before!”

Reluctant to part with the hair clip, which clearly meant something to Calista, Kallum was visibly uncomfortable with the transaction.

pulled him away from the scene, whispering, “Don’t make a fuss. How much do you think your watch is worth compared to my hair clip?”

though her hair clip was a gift from Wanda and despite the large pearl on it certainly not being cheap, it paled in comparison

Kallum reluctantly sent a discreet message to Quintus to arrange for the hair clip’s retrieval later. No object that belonged to Calista

be to withdraw some money. He had come to the stark realization that there

in line ahead of them, was a

that he overheard the woman from the couple discussing their financial plans. “From now on, this two hundred thousand will be our

huchanel recnanded quickly and dericisely “You’ll maname the finances in

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348 We Are In This

bank staff processing their transaction looked on with evident admiration and remarked,

He glanced at Calista, who was absorbed in watching the television on the wall. He chose not to interrupt her contemplation, his face marked

and fifty thousand, they realized they had nothing to carry the large sum of cash in. The bank offered them a cloth bag, which Kallum accepted without hesitation and then

the bag full of money,

forced as he made a surprising declaration. “You’re in charge of

more battled.

interaction, chuckled and remarked, “What’s going on today? It seems I’m witnessing quite a few romantic gestures this morning!

barely had time to process this

Her expression was a mix of confusion and irritation, yet she managed to maintain a composed exterior. Instead of voicing any frustrations,

heavy. Did you do that on purpose?”

he had planned. Indeed, the bag was heavier than necessary. After contemplating for a brief moment, he hastily pulled out

showing my gratitude. Keep your money, and use mine whenever you

black card as compensation struck Calista as both humorous and slightly ludicrous. Sensing that she might

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