Contract Marriage with Memory Loss on Top - Chapter 86

Chapter 86

“Welcome.”

The employee standing in front of the display case bowed slightly towards Yeon-woo as he entered. Yeon-woo stood in front of the display case covered with glass on all sides and calmly looked at the watches. Perhaps it was because he wasn’t usually very interested in wristwatches. Although he had previewed the designs on the internet before coming, when he checked the actual products, they all seemed similar and it was difficult to distinguish what was what.

‘Still, I can tell the designs are really well made.’

Just because it was difficult to distinguish didn’t mean the designs were terrible. Even to him who didn’t know much about watches, they looked expensive. When Yeon-woo had been looking at the products for a while, the employee who had been standing some distance away quietly approached.

“Are you looking for any specific design or product? You can also try them on, so please feel free to let me know.”

Yeon-woo, who had been bowing his head to check the display case, raised his head to face the employee. Only then did Yeon-woo fumble and show a picture on his cell phone. It was a picture of a watch that he had captured while browsing the R company website, thinking it would suit Ki-won. He had to sweat a lot to find a model that Ki-won didn’t already have in his dressing room.

“Could you possibly show me this product? I don’t think it’s in this display case.”

The employee, who had been looking at the cell phone Yeon-woo offered for a while, let out a small sigh.

“Ah, sir. That model was released in a limited quantity. It just so happens to be a collection that not many came to Korea, so we don’t have stock available right now, what should we do?”

“Oh no…”

So that’s why it wasn’t in Ki-won’s dressing room. He unconsciously gasped. This is the only picture he had captured….  As he was making a troubled sound in his throat, the employee returned Yeon-woo’s cell phone and smiled.

“Or would it be okay if I helped you find a product you like?”

“Ah, I would be grateful if you could do that!”

Yeon-woo, whose face brightened, busily checked the display stand and the employee’s face. Certainly, rather than hurriedly choosing by himself, it seemed better to get help from the employee. If it was a new product, there was a high possibility that Ki-won hadn’t bought it yet. It was a good thing he took a picture of Ki-won’s watch case just in case. Yeon-woo blankly stared at the employee’s hand going into the glass display case.

“Um… Could you guide me to the newly released products?”

“Yes, I understand. May I ask what the purpose is? If you’re going to use it yourself, I’ll also recommend models that suit your style.”

The employee’s response was more active and friendly than Yeon-woo expected. It was a very reassuring moment for Yeon-woo, who needed the help of others.

“It’s for a gift.”

“Is it for a family member, friend, or lover?”

They’re getting into specifics. It seems the recommended products differ depending on age and gender. The employee’s question was not difficult. Even though it was a question that could be answered right away, Yeon-woo kept moving his lips and then bit his lower lip.

“Um… Husband…”

“Pardon?”

The employee came closer and leaned their ear as if they couldn’t hear well.

“I want to give it to my husband as a gift.”

“Ah, it’s a gift for your husband. Then could you tell me a little bit about your husband’s appearance? The preferred models differ slightly depending on body type, skin color, and age group.”

Appearance? Yeon-woo fell into contemplation once again. How should he explain it? Handsome. Very handsome. Just… tall and has a good physique, anyway, really handsome…. It was an explanation that made him chuckle even as he thought about it. After groaning for a while, a good idea flashed through Yeon-woo’s mind.

Why not just show Ki-won’s picture? Yeon-woo hurriedly searched for Ki-won’s name on the internet and held out a picture.

“It’s this person. Are there any models that would suit him?”

“Oh… Huh?”

The employee kept looking at the picture on the cell phone like someone who was broken somewhere and repeatedly made meaningless sounds.

“Director Ki-won Kwon…?”

“Ah, yes. I didn’t know you would recognize him from the picture…”

It was true that Ki-won was known as a businessman, but since he wasn’t a celebrity, there were no cases where his name popped up as soon as someone saw his face. So he comfortably showed the picture, but it seemed the employee was familiar with Ki-won’s face.

“How could I not know when he often visits the site for department store management! I didn’t realize you were Director Kwon’s spouse. Were there any inconveniences?”

The employee rolled their eyes back and forth as if checking if they had made any mistakes. As soon as the fact that he was Ki-won’s spouse was revealed, he felt sorry for unintentionally putting pressure on them.

“No! Not at all. Don’t worry.”

When Yeon-woo strongly denied it, the employee seemed relieved and busily brought out recommended products with a stable face.

“This is the line that the director usually looks for, how about this kind of style?”

It seemed that Ki-won had visited the store and bought watches before. Yeon-woo, who was looking at the products recommended by the employee, soon shook his head slightly. They were all models that Ki-won already had.

“He already has these.”

What caught Yeon-woo’s eyes as he shook his head was one of the watches neatly placed in the display case.

“This is…”

It was the same model as the design that Ki-won’s older sister, Kwon Yeon-jung, had given to Yeon-woo as a gift before.

“Is this watch in stock now?”

Since it was a watch that Yeon-jung had personally selected and given as a gift, it seemed like it would suit Ki-won well as it was so stylish. When he asked about the stock as he had to purchase a new product, not a display item, a positive response came back.

“Normally you could receive it after making a reservation, but we happen to have just one left. You can purchase it right away.”

It was fortunate that he could make a purchase without going through a complicated process. Yeon-woo took a step back, saying he wanted this one.

‘Will it look like couple watches…?’

Since they were attending the Sugang Corporation event together, it seemed good to wear them then. It wouldn’t look like there was any other intention. Yeon-woo awkwardly raised the corners of his mouth. Although it wasn’t his intention from the beginning, thinking about matching accessories with him made him feel a bit embarrassed for no reason.

The wait wasn’t long. The employee who carefully packaged the watch handed the shopping bag to Yeon-woo.

“I’ll assist you with the payment.”

The day had come when he could directly give Ki-won a gift with his own money, so he was secretly excited and his heart was pounding for no reason. Yeon-woo took out the check card he had put in his pocket and held it out to the employee.

“Please use this card.”

How much would it come out to be? He knew very well that R company watches were expensive, so he was mentally prepared, but he unconsciously gulped.

“I received the card. I will charge 98 million won.”

“…Yes.”

The moment he heard the price, he felt dizzy even though no one had hit his head. Yeon-woo, who blinked his eyes hard, grabbed the shopping bag to hide his trembling fingertips.

‘It’s almost… 1 billion won.’

Did they coat the watch with gold? No, it was more than coating it with gold. He thought it would be cheaper to buy pure gold weighing as much as that watch.

That much, Kwon Yeon-jung also seemed different. No matter how much he had become a member of the Kwon family, he was surprised that she bought such expensive things without hesitation. It was no exaggeration to say that it was the most expensive model among R products. It was a time when he felt loved by Ki-won’s family.

“Um…”

The employee, who had been swiping the card on the reader, called Yeon-woo with a troubled face.

“Yes?”

Yeon-woo, who had been buried in his imagination recalling the faces of his family, quickly returned to reality. It seemed that a problem had occurred during the payment, as the employee carefully held out the check card to Yeon-woo.

“Do you happen to have another card?”

“Pardon?”

“It’s just that, this card says it has exceeded the limit.”

“That can’t be…”

There was clearly 300 million won in the account. How could it say the limit was exceeded when the money clearly existed? Question marks floated in his mind for a moment, but Yeon-woo, who quickly realized the reason, let out a gasp.

What was the daily payment limit for the check card? Since he had never lifted the limit separately, it must not be a very high amount. So even if there was money in the account, it would come up as exceeded.

How could he not be a fool and only remember this now? It would have been nice if he had thought of it at least before saying he would pay for the item. He was on the verge of his face turning red with embarrassment. If it were any other time, he would have said he would come back another day and turned around, but the situation was not favorable now.

‘It’s not like I’m tarnishing hyung’s face…’

If a rumor spreads that Director Kwon’s spouse visited the department store but returned due to exceeding the limit, it might tarnish Ki-won’s image. After contemplating for a while, Yeon-woo handed over a different card. It wasn’t his own check card, but Ki-won’s credit card.

He had intended to prepare the gift in secret and present it, but it seemed that it would all be exposed through the payment details. But what could he do? He couldn’t possibly call the card company in front of the employee and ask them to lift the limit. He couldn’t let Ki-won’s dignity crumble over such a trivial matter.

“Please use this one.”

Perhaps it was because he forcibly raised the corners of his mouth so that his expression wouldn’t collapse, but his smile looked very awkward.