Chapter 54

Robin drove away, and Gilmore returned to the restaurant. Seeing that his parents had already packed up and wiped the table, Gilmore said, "Mom, Dad, I have something important to tell you."

Hearing that their son had something important to say, Sophia and Harlan sat down. Earlier, Sophia had received a 40,000 reward from the police for the clues her son provided; she assumed his news concerned Richard's case and helping the police apprehend Kennard and his gang. She looked at her son expectantly and said, "Son, what's the important thing? Tell us!"

Seeing his sister was absent, Gilmore called upstairs, "Everly, come down quickly. I have something to tell you."

"Got it. I'll be right down," Everly replied.

After a while, Everly came downstairs. She looked at Gilmore and asked, "Brother, what's up?"

Gilmore pointed at a stool and said, "Sit down. I'll tell you slowly."

Although Everly was curious, she sat down. Gilmore then looked at his parents and sister and said, "Mom, Dad, Everly, I want to move to Oakhaven in the next few days. What do you think?"

A few days earlier, when he'd mentioned moving to Oakhaven, his parents had mistakenly thought he wanted them to open a restaurant there. Lance's disruptive presence had also prevented Gilmore from properly explaining his plans. Now, with no interruptions, he decided to discuss the move seriously.

Sophia and Harlan smiled. "Gilmore, you mentioned Oakhaven before, and its lack of restaurants like ours. We're willing to try Oakhaven, so we have no objection."

Everly frowned, looking at Gilmore awkwardly. "But what about school? I'm taking the college entrance exam soon."

Gilmore said, "Don't worry. I've already arranged for you to attend a reputable high school in Oakhaven."

Everly's school placement was the main concern, but Gilmore had already solved this. He simply called David, and the head of Oakhaven's wealthiest family immediately secured a place for Everly at a prestigious high school.

Hearing this, Everly happily agreed, "Then I'm willing to go to Oakhaven with you." Oakhaven, the capital, was far more prosperous than Elmwood.

"Good. Everly and I will handle the school transfer later. We'll go to Oakhaven tomorrow," Gilmore announced. Sophia, Harlan, and Everly agreed.

Shortly after lunch, Gilmore took Everly to complete the transfer paperwork. Everly peppered Gilmore with questions about her new school and Oakhaven's attractions, excited as a child.

By four o'clock, they finished the paperwork. Gilmore then took Everly shopping for clothes and shoes. Everly, mindful of their family's financial situation, rarely bought expensive clothes. Gilmore, however, bought her high-quality, expensive items.

At checkout, Everly was shocked by the $2000 price tag and tried to leave, but Gilmore paid with his card. The cashier processed the payment and returned his card.

"Let's go!" Gilmore said to Everly, who was still stunned.

Once outside, Everly asked, "Brother, how could you afford this?"

Gilmore replied calmly, "I won the lottery. Come on, we've been walking all afternoon. I'll take you to my hotel room to rest."

It was six o'clock, and Gilmore decided to take Everly to the Milky Way Hotel. Everly was astonished; the Milky Way was Elmwood's most luxurious five-star hotel. She couldn't understand why he'd booked a room there, especially since Springvale was a short drive away. This extravagant spending was completely unlike her frugal brother.

"Brother, did you win a lot of money?" Everly asked.

Gilmore started his motorcycle. "Yes, a lot. Get on and hold on."

Everly, still pondering the amount, quickly got on the motorcycle. They rode towards the Milky Way Hotel.

Inside a luxurious hotel room, Everly was speechless at the opulence. Gilmore indicated his bed and said, "I slept on that bed. You can sleep on mine; I'll sleep on Gerald's." Everly realized the room had been booked for some time, though Gilmore had stayed in Springvale. The cost of the unoccupied room stunned her.

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