My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2818 - 2828

Upon Porter's question, he figured that if Omega pushed to join their outing, he'd invent some reason to ditch the evening plans altogether.

He preferred staying in over heading out.

Adding Omega to their trio would make everything awkward.

Luckily,

Omega turned out less shameless than he'd assumed.

*

That night, they picked out a unique barbecue joint for dinner before heading to the upscale club known as "Ripple Pavilion".

"Ripple Pavilion" boasted an elegant name and ranked as the biggest entertainment spot in the region.

It was undoubtedly the most luxurious as well.

Patrons there were rarely everyday folks.

Joanna Lawrence and her crew were no exceptions to that rule.

Joanna made the reservation using her own name.

As she stated her name, the receptionist paused briefly before asking in a tone laced with surprise, "Pardon me, are you Joanna Lawrence from 'If You Can't Love'?"

Once Joanna affirmed it, the voice on the line grew far friendlier, "Understood, Ms. Joanna. We've held a private room for you. Only one VIP room remains today—it's typically saved for select bosses and not offered to others. But for you, it's no issue at all."

Joanna felt a bit taken aback, "Are you a fan of mine?"

She figured the extra courtesy stemmed from fandom.

Yet the person chuckled before replying, "Ms. Joanna, your husband, President Ashton, counts among Ripple Pavilion's investors. Were you unaware? As his wife, you get full access to every perk."

Joanna froze in shock.

She genuinely had no idea.

She'd always assumed Ashton Heath's ventures stayed confined to Closia, overlooking his extensive holdings elsewhere.

Looking back now,

The Heath empire stretched across the nation.

She just hadn't bothered investigating.

With Ashton as a Ripple Pavilion shareholder,

Her tab there would surely be covered?

Meaning no cost tonight for treating them?

This thought delighted Joanna.

It was like pocketing free money.

After ending the call, she told Kelvin Norman and Porter with lavish generosity, "Order whatever you want when we hit the karaoke later—don't worry about pinching pennies for me."

"Just enjoy yourselves fully."

After all, it came at no charge...

Porter heaved a deep sigh, "The president's wife stands out so much—generous and bold. No need to fret; I won't hold back on you, the ultra-wealthy magnate. Even without your say-so, I wouldn't play nice."

Joanna shot him a glare, "I've long known your thick skin; you really think those words were for you? They were meant for Kelvin, got it? Know your position?"

Porter: "..."

"Whatever, I don't mind—if you see me as thick-faced, I'll fleece the magnate! Mr. Norman, you in?"

Kelvin, chuckling at their kid-like spat, remarked, "To bleed Joanna dry, one go won't suffice. Know the depth of her husband's riches?"

"I sure do. Heath Group's President, with staggering wealth. A new tycoon ranking dropped recently—Joanna's husband topped it." Porter grinned as he added, "So we can hit her up several more times ahead. Our takes will barely dent her fortune anyway."

Finishing up, Porter ribbed Joanna once more, "True, isn't it, Madam President?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Joanna burst into laughter despite herself, "Fine, the room's secured. Time to head over."