The fun had moved on from racing to a full-on display of wealth.
And when it came to money, nobody in Rockford Bay could beat David Harmon. Losing just wasn’t in his vocabulary.
Jessa looked up at him, her face perfectly sweet, practically begging him with her eyes to buy it for her.
David glanced at Jessa, then over at Ella.
Ella’s eyes were clear and steady, watching him quietly.
Jessa tugged on his arm, her voice soft and playful. “David, would you get it for me, please? I really want it.”
David turned to the shop owner. “I’ll pay double.”
Just like that, he was buying it for Jessa.
Jessa lifted her chin and shot Ella a proud little smile, like a peacock showing off. Her look said it all. See? David bought it for me.
Atlas jumped in right away. “Come on, David, that’s no fun.” He looked at the owner. “I’ll pay triple.”
Atlas was buying it for Ella.
Ella glanced at him. “Atlas, it’s fine, really—”
Atlas grinned. “No way. I want to buy it for you. You’ll wear it for me, won’t you?”
David’s brow tightened, just a little. “Four times.”
“Five,” Atlas shot back.
Now it was a full-on showdown between the two of them.
“Six,” David said, his voice calm but firm.
Atlas looked like he was about to say more, but Ella stopped him. “Actually, Atlas, I don’t think I like the pink one anymore.”
She pointed to a bright magenta bikini hanging nearby. “I want that one instead.”
The owner hurried to grab it for her. “Great choice, miss.”

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