Chapter 335

In the upscale showroom of Crystal Cove Villas, the display cases brimmed with watches of incomparable value. Mr. Curtis was no stranger to luxury, owning timepieces worth half a million without a blink, but receiving such an expensive gift from a woman certainly

raised eyebrows.

Money was the least of Curtis’ worries. Around the table sat old friends, deep in camaraderie, where gifts were merely symbolic gestures, often left unopened at home.

“I put all my savings into it, and if it weren’t for Mr. Curtis stepping in, I’d have lost millions,” Grace said gratefully. “This watch is nothing compared to the help he gave me.”

It made sense, in a way.

Devin, looking rather unimpressed, snapped the watch box shut and handed it to Curtis, who didn’t even glance at it.

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Curtis gave a half-smile, clearly unenthused, “You’re overthinking it. I didn’t do it for you; I did it for Skyler. It’s him who owes the favor, not you-”

His gaze was casual yet piercing, “This watch should really go to him.”

At that, Devin tossed the watch back, “My brother doesn’t want it.”

Grace failed to catch it, and the watch hit the floor.

Curtis added, “These volatile investments aren’t for the faint-hearted.”

bent down to pick up the box. “Can’t you ever sugar-coat your

him a look, his sarcasm sharp as ever, “Be glad I bailed you out, or you’d be . here

alright,” Skyler quickly conceded, “I owe you big time.”

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approached with a small, neatly wrapped box, bowing slightly as he presented it with a trained, soft voice, “Mr. Richardson, this is from Ms. Castillo. Happy Birthday, and may

What a blessing.

Curtis felt surprisingly honored, his eyebrows raising

the unassuming black box on the tray.

get you?” Devin leaned

simple SD card.

card?” The group exchanged

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no

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expected Leanne to give something

his tongue in disappointment,

hundred.”

muscle memory

something if Leanne sent

got

bring a camera to dinner?” Devin stood up, “I’ll find

visibly anxious, “Where have you been so long?”

in the restroom.”

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