Because of Lucas, Bert returned this time with the intention of permanently staying in Jewel City. Alivia had initially thought he would continue to stay at this hotel. However, on the third day, he had someone purchase a luxurious duplex apartment in the heart of the city.
The apartment was lavishly furnished and move-in ready, displaying his extravagance.
Once again, Alivia marveled at the power of capitalists. In a place like Jewel City, where every inch of land was precious, buying such an apartment was as easy as buying cabbage from the street market. Ordinary people would struggle their whole lives to afford such a property.
However, as Bert moved into the apartment, Alivia expressed her intention to return home. After all, they were now in the home country, and her gunshot wound had already healed. There was no reason for her to continue staying with him.
Clearly, Bert had no objections to her proposal, aside from his indifferent demeanor.
Before leaving, she packed her belongings, believing that every task should have a conclusion. With this in mind, Alivia knocked on his door, wanting to share a last meal together.
Sitting in the dining room, she handed the menu to the man across from her, "Help yourself. This meal is on me."
Bert raised an eyebrow in surprise, but he didn't say anything. After selecting several exquisite dishes, he handed the menu to the waiter.
Once they left the private room, he said indifferently, "Why treat me? A farewell meal?"
Alivia smiled with some embarrassment, "No. You've always been the one helping me, and I've never treated you to a meal before."
Bert was wealthy, but Alivia wasn't sure of the exact extent of his wealth. He was exceptionally rich—private planes, private yachts, and the business projects he mentioned were all in the billions.
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