The Pinnacle Of Life

Alex surrendered. “No, I won’t. Okay, how about this? A t-shirt and jeans, it’s casual and comfortable.”

Even though the outfit was casual, Dorothy was still insanely gorgeous. She looked just like a mortal

goddess.

It was almost time for them to leave, Alex asked, “Darling, you and Amanda are pretty close, right? How

much do you plan on giving as a wedding gift?”

Dorothy replied, “Amanda is my bestie! Back when we were still in university, I came down with a high

fever. Thank god she helped take care of me, or my brain would’ve been damaged! You have her to

thank for being able to marry such a smart wife.”

“Really? I didn’t know that.”

“You don’t know a lot of things!” Dorothy scrunched up her nose cheekily. With her tight jeans on, she

sat on Alex’s lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Amanda doesn’t come from a rich family. I

heard her husband is some manager in a company, so I’m really happy for her. I prepared my end, but I

think it’s best if we separate our gifts. You’re her schoolmate too, you know? It wouldn’t look good if we

gave just one.”

Alex nodded.

two thousand. However, he felt the need to

listening to what his

drove his Aston Martin with Dorothy in the passenger’s seat to the

Apollo Hotel.

were parked at the hotel entrance. Alex handed the valet his car keys

200 dollars.

holding his waist with one arm. “Are you getting a little egoistic just

money than usual? You gave a tip of 200 dollars, which is about my daily

it with more care. We would lose

be scratched or dented, wouldn’t we? Come on, let’s go in.

on to 200 dollars?”

wedding was

out a red

couldn’t help

was much more grand than this, but

it to be due to the

hall entrance and placed their gifts

also prepared a gift that she wanted

person.

other hand, threw them a plain box. It was sealed with clear

The receptionists took a few glances at the box and shot Alex

the hall, the receptionist huffed,

a red envelope? What is this anyway? It’s just