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.

“Don’t make a fuss. How much do you think your watch is worth compared

Wanda and despite the large pearl on it certainly not being cheap, it paled in

Kallum reluctantly sent a discreet message to Quintus to arrange for the hair clip’s retrieval

money. He had come to the stark realization that there was no one around to indulge him or attend to

more than would be convenient at an ATM, so they chose to approach the teller counter instead. There, in line ahead of them, was a couple who appeared to be newly married, likely there to deposit the

couple discussing their financial plans. “From now on, this two hundred thousand will be our life’s

recnanded quickly and dericisely “You’ll maname the

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348 We Are In This

the bank staff processing their transaction looked on with evident admiration and remarked, “Your husband

Observing this, Kallum seemed to glean some deeper understanding. He glanced at Calista, who was absorbed in watching the television on the wall. He chose not to interrupt her contemplation, his face marked by a thoughtful

nothing to carry the large sum of cash in. The bank offered them a cloth

full of money, Calista looked

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

more battled.

chuckled and remarked, “What’s going on today? It seems I’m witnessing quite a few romantic gestures this morning! Young lady, your boyfriend is not only wealthy and handsome, but

time to process this before Kallum was

a composed exterior.

do that on purpose?”

was heavier than necessary. After contemplating for a brief

my way of showing my gratitude. Keep your money, and use mine whenever you need anything.” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

ludicrous. Sensing that she might reject the gesture, Kallum decided to say nothing further and walked

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