Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
Chapter 1859 - 446: Shocking, the person who bought the conch pearl is Mr. Xianting! _3

Chapter 1859: 446: Shocking, the person who bought the conch pearl is Mr. Xianting! _3

Olivia remarked, "Boys are never as attentive as girls! Besides, kids are so busy with work these days, it’s understandable."

Clifford used to understand that.

But now, seeing how busy Isla Astir was, yet still making time to celebrate her father’s birthday, made it hard for him to understand.

It’s not like he’s some big president!

Does she really need to be that busy?

In the end, it’s all about the lack of intention.

Olivia had prepared a whole table of delicious food and even brought out the Maotai that was usually reserved for the New Year.

After dinner, Isla Astir presented the birthday gift she had prepared for her father.

When he saw the two little Corgis, William Astir was extremely excited, "Isla, thank you!"

He was genuinely over the moon!

As he spoke, something seemed to cross William’s mind, and he looked pitifully at Olivia, "But will your mom let me keep dogs?"

With a stern face, Olivia said, "Keeping a dog is just like raising a child, you have to take responsibility. You must walk the dog three times a day. If you’re lazy even for a day and don’t want to walk them, I’ll throw these dogs out right away!"

Hearing this, William could not hide his joy, "Don’t worry, Isla’s mom. I promise I’ll be dedicated and responsible, and I definitely won’t be lazy."

If it meant he could keep the dogs, William would be willing to do anything.

Isla Astir then took out the watch prepared by Mandel Thompson, "Dad, take a look at this watch and see if you like it."

William took the watch in his hand.

It was a very classic men’s watch, with diamonds glittering on the dial.

However, Isla Astir knew nothing about watches and had no idea what brand it was.

William didn’t understand much about watches either, but he liked it and asked with a smile, "Isla, this must have been expensive?"

"Not expensive, as long as you wear it," Isla replied succinctly.

The item wasn’t bought by her, so she didn’t know the price.

But if Mandel said it wasn’t expensive, then it probably wasn’t too costly, right?

Clifford, Evans, and Luckwell all looked at William with envy.

They had to buy everything themselves.

William’s daughter was just so filial!

Truly, you don’t feel the hurt until you compare.

William put on the watch and showed off to his three buddies, "How does it look on me?"

"Looks good! Tomorrow, I’ll have my son buy one for me too!"

Clifford squinted his eyes and said, "Isla, this is a Patek Philippe, isn’t it?"

Following the cue, Isla laughed and said, "Uncle Clifford, you know this brand too?"

Clifford nodded and continued, "Last year, when my daughter-in-law went abroad, she bought one for my son too. I hear it’s about three hundred thousand!"

Clifford usually knew a lot about watches, and since his son had one, he recognized this was a luxury watch with great collector’s value.

Three hundred thousand!

Upon hearing this number, Isla Astir was also stunned.

How could she have imagined that what Mandel called "not expensive" would be three hundred thousand!

William looked at Isla, equally shocked, "Isla, this is three hundred thousand?"

Olivia immediately grabbed William’s wrist and inspected the watch closely, "What is this watch made of to cost three hundred thousand! That’s more expensive than gold!"

The hundred-gram gold bracelet she wore was only worth tens of thousands.

William immediately took off the watch, "Isla, take it back right away. I’m not the kind of person to wear such a watch."

Clifford chuckled, "Since it’s Isla’s filial gesture, you should accept it! Your daughter Isla is capable. She can spend money because she knows how to make it. If it was my daughter who bought it for me, I’d be too happy to care!"

Unfortunately, he had no daughter.

In his time, the city followed the policy of having only one child for better upbringing.

Therefore, Clifford had only one son.

Isla also said, "Dad, it’s already bought. How can we return it now? Just wear it. The watch has collector’s value and won’t depreciate."

Isla Astir wasn’t short on money now, and her savings were enough to buy a small villa. She would find a way to repay the kindness owed to Mandel Thompson.

Relieved upon hearing about the watch’s collector’s value and that it wouldn’t depreciate, William sighed. In the future, he could leave all these precious items to his grandsons and granddaughters.

After dinner, Isla Astir sent a message to Mandel Thompson.

[Why didn’t you tell me that the watch was three hundred thousand!]

Mandel Thompson didn’t directly answer the question but instead asked: [Did Uncle like it?]

[He does like it, but it’s too pricey! Promise me you won’t buy something so expensive next time!]

Mandel replied: [Miss Astir, you don’t have to feel pressured about this. I’m dating you voluntarily, and everything I give you is because I like you, wholeheartedly and willingly.]