What Really Matters Isn't Money (8)

“Ah, pardon me. It’s nearly time for the last delivery to arrive, so I’m afraid I’ll have to excuse myself. I need to help carry it in, so I’ll return later. If you don’t mind, Kururu-sama, I’d be grateful if you waited here.”

At that moment, David made a perfectly timed escape that sounded like nothing but an excuse. But his utterly serious expression, courteous manner, and usual conduct made it impossible to call him a liar.

David generally made a point of staying by Kururu’s side, but he always took care of his work properly. Even jobs that could have been done at a leisurely pace, he finished as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Everyone took that to mean he treasured every moment he could spend with Kururu.

That was why even Takako couldn’t say anything when David tried to leave Kururu’s side during their precious time together.

“Oh, fine. I’ll wait in the break room, so come back when you’re done. Today, let’s all go out to dinner to celebrate the casino’s opening in advance.”

“Ho ho! I’m looking forward to it. I’ll finish up as quickly as I can.”

David then left the break room in an instant, almost as if he were fleeing. Takako watched him go, biting her finger with a lovestruck expression utterly at odds with her burly physique.

Alice and Kururu caught sight of the scene for an instant, then quickly looked away.

“Well, then... Shall we continue?”

The moment Takako said this with a beaming smile and put her hands on Alice’s shoulders, Alice realized she’d lost her only hope of escaping the situation. The light faded from her eyes...