Chapter 140

Gerald was interested immediately. “Is that so?”

North thought of a good idea, then said, “Mrs. South was harassing me and threatening to get me kicked out. That’s why I claimed I had a platinum card to scare them off.

“I didn’t think Mr. Stein would get scared too. When he asked who owned the platinum card, I figured you’d definitely have one since you’re so powerful in Peacevale. So, I said it was yours.”

Gerald smiled slightly. “Mr. Stein? I remember that man was a smart guy. Why would he treat you like a platinum customer if he didn’t even see the card?”

North looked down shyly. “Well, I told him about our marriage. Mr. Stein thought that if I was married to you, it’d be understandable if I had your platinum card. Aren’t I right?”

Gerald’s smile widened.

Yes, that sounded perfectly logical. There was no way he would not believe her.

North secretly sighed with relief. That meant she had gotten away with it, right?

Gerald chuckled. “Hmm, smart move, Mrs. Howard. But next tim