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A taste of luxury

Author: H.I Pearl
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Behind the Billionaire's mask!

Chapter 9

Sophie's POV

"Don't stay long, get anything you want to buy, and come back as soon as possible," Julian said, handing me his debit card with an air of nonchalance.

I glanced at the shiny card, feeling a mix of disbelief and excitement. "How much are we to spend?" I asked, unsure of the limits.

"Spend any amount," Julian replied with a smirk. "It's not like you can spend it all unless you plan to buy the world."

I raised an eyebrow."What if you want to use your card?"

Julian chuckled. "Do I look like someone with only one debit card? The card belongs to you now. That's the benefit of being my wife."

What?! Is this asshole being serious about taking care of me? The thought danced in my mind, both thrilling and terrifying. I know he promised to make me live in luxury, but I would have been just grateful if he had just paid my mom's hospital bills.

Anyway, not bad! I mused.

Evelyn, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "My brother is a billionaire!
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