Chapter 21

"Only two more days until I finally meet my darling in person. Just two days left!" Charlotte's laughter spilled through the phone. Obviously, she was probably looking forward to this meeting even more than Nicholas. "We're almost there," Nicholas responded, his anticipation just as strong. "Darling, I'm off to class." Charlotte's voice rang out one last time. "Go on then." With that, the call ended. Nicholas finished freshening up and headed to the living room, plopping down on the couch with his phone in hand. He ordered a big breakfast. With the delivery fee, it came to about 15 bucks. Thanks to his system, he got a four-time cashback reward for the purchase. "The more I spend, the richer I get. At this rate, I'll be the wealthiest man in Jazona in no time. Maybe, when I reach a certain point, I'll even start resenting how much money I have." Nicholas understood all too well that spending money could bring temporary joy, but that thrill wouldn't last forever. Eventually, it