Chapter 123 Funding

• Paul was pleased that I showed interest in Kisqui. While he was preoccupied with Sven, I occasionally went out to meet some of the society ladies, with Emma Harrington being a favourite of mine.
• The shipment arrived at the end of the week, and I had to go claim it since it was in my name. Paul accompanied me, portraying the look of a concerned spouse. “Eight point five million. That is what your shopping trip cost me,” he said, giving me a weary smile while sounding unimpressed.
• At first, I didn’t understand that he was only joking because we were being watched, so my first instinct was to feel guilty. Lowering my eyes, I remarked, “I thought you wanted me to be happy?”