CHAPTER 14

The glass doors of the luxury boutique swung shut behind them as Emily and Max stepped onto the bustling sidewalk.

The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the designer shopping bags they carried, and a gentle breeze ruffled Emily's perfectly styled hair.

"I have to say," Emily began, her lips curving into an amused smile, "when I first spotted you in those clothes earlier, I was all set to play fairy godmother. But it seems my charity services aren't needed after all, Mr. College Student."

The way she emphasized the last words made Max chuckle. The shopping bags in his hands rustled as he shifted his weight, designer labels catching the sunlight.

"About that..." Max started, preparing to explain his true identity.

The weight of his American Express Black card seemed heavier in his pocket after the day's events.

"No, really," Emily continued, her eyes twinkling with genuine interest.

"Most college students I know are surviving on ramen noodles and student loans. But here you ar
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