[ A/N : Hey everyone! I’ve added two bonus chapters for you. They’re a bit shorter, but I’m doing my best to keep the story going without dropping it. Thanks for all your support—enjoy! ]
After purchasing the glasses, Jack took Katrina to a Gucci store; he took liking to a beautiful dress there.
As soon as he walked in, the fragrance of the store made Jack nod in satisfaction. ‘Now this is how you serve the customers, so they are not total scammers after all; they know how to serve.’
Entering the shop, Jack directly went towards the mannequin he saw from outside; he liked the dress and wanted to buy it for Katrina.
“Sir, this dress is called Love Pleated Belted Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress; looking at Ma’am, she’ll be looking like a doll.” The saleswoman gave the name of the dress and didn’t forget to compliment Katrina.
“Alright, go try it.” Jack slightly pushed Katrina towards the changing room; she was shocked to be pushed lightly.
She glanced at Jack and the saleswoman, who was pushing her, while gritting her teeth. She went to the changing room.
After changing into the white dress, she came back. Observing her, Jack felt that this dress was tailor-made for her.
“Alright, we’ll buy it,” Jack said.
He also wanted to give Katrina a necklace, but he needed to confirm something first.
As he went to pay with Katrina, Katrina was searching her bag to pay the price; she didn’t want to look like a gold digger.
“How much is this dress?” Katrina inquired, putting on the new dress while her old one was being packed.
“Ma’am, only 120,000 pesos.” Shopkeeper looked extremely happy; with a 2% commission on her sale, she’ll go home happily today.
“Ah? ” Katrina was shocked. This dress costs this much? It’s my 3- to 4-month salary.
Her hand that was searching for her card to pay for the dress stopped momentarily.
“Well, don’t just stand there; give her cash,” Jack urged.
“But prince, that’s your money.” Katrina stuttered a little.
“Well, just give it. It’s a gift from me; you’re not allowed to refuse.” Jack used his authority as a guest and his aura of the Emperor.
Katrina was still hesitant, but she did pay for the dress. From a very young age, Katrina worked hard just to survive and never expected anything from anyone. When Katrina was only 9 years old, her dad was paralyzed.
Since then, she wanted to earn a living and help her mother out; from the age of 15, she worked part-time at a convenience store.
The saleswoman was so jealous of Katrina that her smile went crooked. Jack and Katrina went outside the store with hands full of bags.
“Don’t worry, I’ve got an offer you can’t refuse. How about you come and look after my property? I’ll pay you double.” Jack offered Katrina a job; he wanted someone trustworthy to look after the mansion.
” Ah? Double? Do you know how much I make per month?” Katrina was shocked at first, then laughed.
“No, tell me.” Jack was amused. How much can her salary be?
“It’s on a yearly plan, 800,000 pesos every year.” Katrina was proud of her income.
Jack mentally calculated the price in euros. It was his two hours of breathing.
“I’ll really double your salary,” Jack said immediately.
” Eh? Are you sure? Don’t lie to me. “Katrina didn’t believe what she was hearing.
“Alright, don’t fret on it; when we go to the mansion, you’ll believe me,” Jack smiled.
As both of them were exiting the mall, the white Toyota Century came in front of them. The chauffeur opened the door for Jack.
After seating inside, both Jack and Katrina felt a little hungry; Katrina wanted to go back and cook. It saves money and is healthy.
“What’s the best place here to eat local food?” Jack asked Katrina, who was lost in her daydream. Jack asked Katrina, who was in her daydream.
“Local food? Let me think, ” Katrina, cutely putting her finger on her chin, began to contemplate, Where can she actually take Jack?
Jack just can’t go anywhere she points at; she had to think somewhere safe and nice to eat.
“Driver, please take us to Binondo,” Katrin said after giving it some thought.
“Alright.” The driver or chauffeur was an old man with fewer words.
“Where’s Binondo?”” Jack asked; he was curious about everything.
Katrina said, “It’s also known as Chinatown; you’ll find very good local dishes there.”
“Alright, I’ll trust you on this,” Jack nodded, then smiled.
“But,” Katrina said as if she wanted to say something more but hesitated.
“But what?” Jack asked back.
“But the place is not that luxurious,” Katrina remarked; she believed Jack had a tendency to overspend, and the current location is, at most, moderately priced.
“Ahaha, don’t worry about it. But look at me. I’ve worn a fucking suit. I should have to wear some t-shirts and half pants. The weather outside is kind of too hot for me,” Jack said. The weather in the Philippines right now was humid.
” Oh! Don’t worry. There’s a market called the Divisoria Market; we can buy you some comfortable shirts and half pants,” Katrina suggested.
“I also recommend that market, young master.” The chauffeur also chimed in, as Jack’s aura was too intimidating for him to talk at first, but seeing Jack’s easygoing personality, he talked.
” Oh? Let’s go then, Three of us.” Jack smiled and included the old chauffeur as well.
The old man, who was doubting that Jack might ignore his word, felt relief. ‘When a person with immense wealth listens to a poor man’s suggestion, that’s a kind-hearted man, ‘the old man thought.
As they were about to enter the market, the chauffeur stopped in a favorable location. “Young Master, the market inside is very narrow and filled with crowds; you and madam may go; I will be here guarding the car until you come back.”
Jack looked at the kind grandpa-looking chauffeur, then smiled and got out himself; he didn’t bothered the old man, although the old man wanted to get out after Jack nodded his head, but Jack gestured for him not to.
