Female Novel
Chapter 123: The Luxury Watch
Listening to the words coming from the relatives and friends of the Griffith Family, Humphrey couldn't
help but feeling proud.
He even wanted to yell, "It’s me who reserved the room, and it’s me who will pay for all the bills!"
Even Humphrey, a rich man, would think it too lavish to give a party in this top room with a minimum
charge of one million dollars.
But in order to win the beauty’s heart, Humphrey went ahead regardless of the consequences.
Humphrey, who majored in finance, knew well that only by high input could yield high output.
Iris stared at the handsome Humphrey and looked around the million dollars room, feeling bitter
somehow.
If nothing had happened in the Joyclub, Iris would have turned her nose up at Humphrey.
However, these days, those rich young men had not talked to Iris, and Iris had to stop her lavish
lifestyle.
Seeing that Humphrey, an excellent overseas returnee, ignored the fact that Victoria had married and
got a child, and that he tried to win her over, Iris was somewhat remorseful.
‘If only I had hooked up with the Young Lord successfully that night in the Joyclub, I, Iris, would have
been the happiest woman in the whole H City!"
While Iris was in a trance, the door of the box was pushed open, and both Maximilian and Victoria
walked into the room.
Everyone stared at Maximilian with great contempt, as if his arrival ruined the atmosphere in the room.
"Look, Maximilian. This is the room with a minimum charge of one million dollars. Do you have enough
money to throw a birthday party for your father-in-law here? I’m afraid you can't even afford it even if
you sell both of your kidneys.”
"This is the room Humphrey reserved. A poor loser like you can only throw a birthday party for your
father-in-law in a common room in Le Sun."
“Lasdun and Le Sun sound alike, but their consumption levels vary enormously. One is at the level of
state banquet, while the other is roadside market. How can they compare with each other? Just like
you can’t compare with Humphrey.”
The relatives and friends of the Griffiths wanted to invest in a future with Humphrey, so naturally, they
invested all their enthusiasm in Humphrey now. They fawned on Humphrey while stepped on
Maximilian.
Humphrey was riding the high horse. Not only did the Marcus couple adore him, but these relatives of
the Griffiths also helped him, as if it was a piece of cake for him to win Victoria over.
"A snap. It’s just a snap. I happen to have some connection in Lasdun, so I reserved the room for
Marcus’ birthday."
Humphrey said in a modest manner, while his eyes fell upon Maximilian. Watching the expressionless
Maximilian, Humphrey felt that he was the shiniest star in the room and could definitely tread
Maximilian underfoot.
"Listen, how modest Humphrey is. He spent a million dollars without a wink. What have you done,
Maximilian? You actually wear a knockoff and show it off to us. Have some self- respect."
Several relatives and friends started to scold him again.
It seemed that scolding Maximilian was their bounden duty.
Humphrey waved his hand generously and put on a winner's face, "Stop scolding Maximilian. He's in a
difficult situation. After all, even a loser has pride. Am I right, everyone?"
“Humphrey, how generous you are. You are destined to be successful and make great achievements.
People always say that a great person is magnanimous. Humphrey must be a great man in the future."
Franklin was trying his best to flatter Humphrey.
Maximilian didn't say anything, nor did he show any emotion on his face. He only sat down quietly, as if
anything happened in the room had nothing to do with him.
Victoria sat down, her face darkened. She didn't feel good when Maximilian was taunted. But what else
could she do when Maximilian had no ambition himself and didn't fight for his own honor?
Seeing that, Humphrey suddenly lost interest. If he went on taunting Maximilian, Victoria might be
angry with him.
Humphrey, who considered himself as a great mind reader, picked up a handbag aside with a smile.
The huge logo of LV was dazzling.
Franklin was almost drooling at the LV logo!
The LV handbag was made of alligator skin from Siam, which cost over fifteen thousand dollars.
Franklin had always wanted to buy an alligator skin handbag like that, but could only be deterred at the
sight of its price.
"Marcus, I was in a rush so I didn't prepare something great, so I only prepared a humble gift. I hope
you will excuse me, Marcus."
After saying those courteous words, Humphrey put a modest dark blue box in front of Marcus.
That dark blue box looked plain, not extravagant at all.
Iris and others were somewhat confused when they were looking at that box. They thought that since
Humphrey had spent a million, why would he actually take out such a simple box at the critical moment
for a gift to Marcus? The box didn’t match with Humphrey's luxurious style.
Laura frowned, and turned to have a look at the smiling Humphrey.
Humphrey said, beaming, "Marcus, please open it and tell me whether you like it or not."
Marcus nodded slightly, thinking that since Humphrey could reserve the top room of Lasdun, it had
already honored him enough, so even if the present was a little ordinary, he could accept it anyway.
Marcus took up the box and opened it slowly. He was startled at the sight of the contents in the box.
Then his face wrinkled in a grin, like a blooming chamomile.
Laura leaned in, feeling puzzled. When she saw it, she said in surprise, "Wow, how extraordinary this
watch looks. I’m afraid it's expensive.”
Marcus got so pleased that every pore on his skin opened. He put the box in a seemingly casualnovelbin
manner and said affectedly,
“Humphrey, this is not a humble gift at all. You guys can have a look and see if anyone knows this
brand. If no one does, Humphrey, tell them. Let Humphrey broaden your vision.
Humphrey showed a reserved smile. He thought to himself. The present he prepared was something
special, and could definitely honor Marcus.
Maximilian sat firmly as a rock and remained silent. He didn’t even cast a second glance at that box.
Victoria nudged Maximilian and whispered, "Have you prepared anything? Don't embarrass me later.”
"I have prepared something, and it should be fine.” Maximilian said with a bitter smile.
Looking at Maximilian’s bitter smile, Victoria was feeling hopeless.
Needless to say, the present Maximilian prepared must be something common.
Letting out a sigh of sadness in her mind, Victoria dropped her eyelids and wrung her hands. She did
that so hard that her knuckles turned pale.
Iris, Franklin and others craned their necks to look into the box on the table together.
There was a watch in the box.
Naturally, there was nothing unusual with a wristwatch.
However, this watch was extraordinary. The dial plate of the watch looked like a gold coin, and it
seemed to be an American gold coin by appearance.
“This watch looks so unique. Although I have seen countless watches, I have never seen anything like
this. It seems that this watch has a special origin.”
"I heard that there are such gold coin watches abroad. They are rare luxuries."
“What kind of watch is this on earth? Humphrey, come on and tell us. We are just ordinary people and
have never seen anything like this."
Seeing that the relatives and friends of the Griffiths only knew some superficial knowledge at most, and
couldn't tell the exact
background of the gold coin watch, Humphrey smiled more proudly.
Meanwhile, Maximilian raised his eyebrows slightly, took a look at that watch, and recognized it.