The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 89

Chapter 89

I had been spending way too much time staring at that Patel Philippe lately.

I thought Soren would call me. After all, this was an expensive luxury watch! But two days had passed, and he hadn’t called about it once.

I was starting to wonder if he had even realized it was missing. Did he have so many expensive watches that he couldn’t even tell one was gone?

When I checked the calendar, nearly time to go home, to plan my schedule for the next few days, I realized Lisbeth’s birthday was the day after tomorrow.

She had mentioned it when I took her measurements at the estate.

I knew I was too low in status to be invited to her birthday party, but Lisbeth had been so kind to me… and her son had been a great help. I should repay them somehow, right?

But should I give her the gift in person?

I pondered my options and decided that the best way would be through Soren. I could return his watch all in one

go, too.

perfect gift for Lisbeth: a rose gold brooch shaped like a swan, and a sautoir necklace of pearls and zirconia. Elegant and classy, they were perfect accessories to the

she could wear them right away

couldn’t summon the courage to call

and he still hadn’t asked about his watch!

he didn’t want anything to do with me,

his watch any longer. I already owed him so

dialed his number. My

felt my heart stop for a second.

day. It’s

he replied

Sunday night? I can explain. I was out with friends, and I had a bit too much to drink. Were you the one

“Yes,”

my place. I’d like to arrange a meet–up to return it to you. I also picked out some gifts for Madame Kenway’s birthday as a thank you for her hospitality. Please deliver them to

pressed my hand to my chest. Be still, my heart…

free around 4:00 p.m.?”

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Chapter 89

I answered before I even thought