How to Train Your Ex-Billionaire novel Chapter 87

The recording of the community presentation went smoothly.

As Winifred packed up her things to leave, Murphy ran over and hugged her leg. 'Winifred, tomorrow is my birthday. Can you come to my birthday party?'

Winifred hesitated. 'I have to work tomorrow, so I might not have time.'

'Then come in the evening,' Murphy said, his eyes darting thoughtfully. 'You'll be off work by then, right?'

Winifred was a little hesitant. She had only just met Murphy, and it seemed inappropriate to just show up at his family's home. Plus, she didn't know his parents and had no idea if they would even want a stranger there.

'Please come, Winifred,' Murphy begged, shaking her hand. 'I already told my mom about you. If you don't come, I'll lose face.'

Winifred couldn't help but smile at that.

Kids these days were so precocious, worrying about face at such a young age.

'Did your mom say it was okay for me to come?' she asked with a smile.

'Of course!' Murphy puffed out his little chest. 'My mom said it's my birthday, so I'm the boss. I can invite whoever I want.'

'Alright then. Just tell me the time and place, and I'll be there.'

At this, Murphy's expression turned sheepish; he didn't know the details.

He scratched his head. 'Winifred, how about you give me your phone number? I'll have my mom send you the details.'

'Okay.'

Winifred took out a small piece of paper, wrote down her number, and handed it to Murphy. 'Here, hold on to this tight. If you lose it, you won't be able to contact me.'

'Okay, I'll keep it safe,' Murphy said, carefully tucking the paper into his pocket.

Then he added, 'Winifred, you'll bring me a present, right?'

Winifred tilted her head and smiled. 'Of course. But it's a secret for now.'

'That's great!' Murphy jumped with joy.

Winifred stared at the unknown number, debating whether to call and say something had come up.

But would that be rude? What if Murphy threw another tantrum when he heard she wasn't coming?

Would his mother think she was being pretentious and difficult?

She decided she had to go, after all, she had promised Murphy. She would just drop off the gift, wish him a happy birthday, and then make an excuse to leave.

Having made her decision, she put it out of her mind.

The next day after work, she took a cab to a department store to pick out a gift for Murphy.

She chose a remote-controlled car that cost a few hundred dollars. Boys usually liked things like cars.

The party started at seven, and Winifred arrived at Willow Creek Manor right on time.

A maid let her in, but just as they reached the doorway, someone from outside called, 'Ella, I need you for a second.'