Chapter 97 Kaia’s New Boyfriend

“The largest bed we have in stock is 6.5 feet wide,” the salesperson chimed in, sensing a big sale. “But we can custom–order one up to 8 feet if you’d like. Would you be

interested in that?”

Lucien turned to Kaia, who was still processing the conversation. “8 feet–big enough for you?”

Kaia tilted her head, a puzzled look on her face. “I guess it’s fine.”

Eight feet for one person? Was he kidding?

.“Ts it available in the store?” Lucien asked, unfazed.

i ne salesperson’s eyes lit up, practically smelling the commission. “Yes, yes, right this way, sir and madam!”

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She led them to a sleek display model. “This bed has a Russian pine slat frame with concealed legs for a modern, floating effect.

“The headboard is upholstered in premium Italian SSS–grade leather–soft, durable, and undeniably luxurious. But the real star is the mattress. It’s from a British brand favored by royalty!”

She gestured dramatically. “Filled with platinum–certified British wool and Turkish long–staple cotton, it’s cloud–like yet

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supportive, with unmatched breathability. Only eighty of these mattresses are made each year!”

Lucien sat on the edge, testing it out. It felt like sitting on a dream.

He glanced at Kaia. “Wanna give it a try?”

Kaia’s lips twitched into a half–smirk. “Nah, I’m good.”

It’s for you–what matters is that you like it.

“Alright, we’ll take it. Swipe the card,” Lucien said, decisive as

ever.

The salesperson hesitated, professionalism kicking in. “Sir, the

frame is in stock, but the mattress requires a special order— ake about a month to arrive. Also, the mattress alone is two million dollars. Is that alright with you?”

Kaia’s jaw nearly hit the floor.

Two million dollars? For a mattress?

“Are you serious?” she blurted, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Two million for a mattress?”

“Yes, madam,” the salesperson replied smoothly. “The bed frame is around eight hundred thousand dollars, and the frame and mattress together are 2.8 million dollars. But we’ll throw in

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set as

Kaia stood there, dumbfounded.

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and the freebie is

mind was reeling, her inner voice

protest, Lucien pulled out

from his wallet.

Make sure it’s delivered within

month.”

say it out loud, but he was already picturing the

be ready before the

his thoughts, was still reeling

tag.

over the receipt, she forced herself to calm

Lucien a

is burning money like it’s

the storm

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smiled casually.

check out the

stepped onto the escalator,

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voice was sharp with excitement as she grabbed

store.

had dragged Kimberly along to shop for furniture for the new place she was

Kaia was the last thing she

“It does look like her. But wh ́ ́ ́hat

familiar, but

her phone, snapping a quick

guy she’s latched onto. Bet

Kaia. Wait till I

wasn’t so sure. “Really? He doesn’t look that old,

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Kaia’s

great figure. Tall, broad–shouldered–something about

appealing.

her eyes.

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broad shoulders. Wait till you see

someone like him go for

lip, still unconvinced. That silhouette nagged

tugging her along. “Didn’t

check out the beds over

a smile. “Yeah, let’s

wasted no time dialing

guess who I saw at

slumped in his car, rubbing his temples. “Kimberly, just

“He looked

face, but his back screamed ‘midlife crisis‘. He looked like he

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least forty. No–forty–five! Gray casual outfit, total

could say a word, the photos arrived

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