A millionaire enters his own watch shop disguised as an ordinary customer—until an employee humiliates him and learns the truth too late.

the flowers.

— Is this also part of the performance?

Mateo lowered the bouquet.

— No. I love you.

Lucía closed her eyes for a moment, as if the words caused her pain.

— Don’t use that to repair what you’ve broken.

— I can give you stability. I can help with school, with rent, with whatever you need. You’d never have to worry about money again.

She gave a continue reading …