"A Rolex Lady Datejust? The type for ladies? Cool, Mom, this is great. I guess she'll love it," Benjamin said.Evelyn winked and said, "She'll surely love it." She then took another gift bag and handed it to Benjamin again, saying, "Have this too."Benjamin frowned lightly and asked, "That means two gifts?"Evelyn shook her head and said, "This one is for the lady who invited you. It will be nice if she also gets something.""Oh," Benjamin smiled and said, "Thanks for being thoughtful, Mom. I appreciate it."Evelyn smiled and said, "Take care. Will you return tonight?"Benjamin nodded and said, "I might, I might not too, depending."Evelyn nodded and said, "Okay, just take care. You can send some of the bodyguards if you want."Benjamin shook his head and said, "No, it's okay. I'll be fine." He kissed Evelyn's cheeks and then walked out.Checking the time, it was around 5:40 pm, but still, there was no call from Cordelia."Could it be that she has forgotten about the invite? And forgo

"Oh wow!" The ladies couldn't help but admire Cordelia's body structure – the way her dress accentuated her curves, showcasing a perfect blend of elegance and allure. Whispers of admiration filled the air as they exchanged glances, clearly impressed by Cordelia's presence.Hannah, noticing the reactions, couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in introducing her stunning friend. As the compliments flowed, the ladies couldn't hold back their admiration."Wow, Hannah, your friend is absolutely gorgeous! I mean, look at her – she's like a living goddess," one of the ladies exclaimed.Another chimed in, "Her style is impeccable. Cordelia, you've got that perfect combination of grace and charm. It's like you stepped out of a fashion magazine."Hannah beamed with pride as the compliments continued. "I never knew you had such a stunning friend. You're lucky to have her by your side," one of the friends remarked."Thank you all." Cordelia replied shortly. Meanwhile, the only guy among the fiv

Nathan was enjoying all the attention, a smug smile playing on his lips as he basked in the admiration. Even Cordelia, known for her composed demeanor, couldn't hide a flicker of surprise at the audacity of such an extravagant gift—$5 million for a painting.The entire room was in awe, murmurs of amazement filling the air. Hannah's eyes widened in disbelief as she gazed at the expensive piece. "Nathan, you never cease to amaze me. $5 million? You must be incredibly rich!"The entire room was in awe, murmurs of amazement filling the air. Hannah's eyes widened in disbelief as she gazed at the expensive piece. "Nathan, you never cease to amaze me. $5 million? You must be incredibly rich!"Nathan responded with a humble grin, "Oh, you know, it's just a little something. Money is meant to be spent on things that matter."Cordelia raised an intrigued eyebrow but said nothing. The other ladies exchanged impressed whispers, expressing their admiration for Nathan's apparent wealth.Meanwhile,

A gasp echoed through the room, breaking the silence. The revelation left everyone stunned, especially Benjamin, who now faced an unexpected turn of events.“How? How fake? It's not.” Benjamin said stunned. Nathan couldn't contain his laughter, and it erupted in the room like an unwelcome storm. His smugness reached new heights as he looked at Benjamin with a mocking gaze."Well, well, well, what do we have here?" Nathan said, his laughter filled with derision. "Benjamin, it seems your grand gift isn't as grand as you thought. A fake watch to match your fake accusations, perhaps?”The room felt heavy with tension, and the ladies exchanged uncomfortable glances. Cordelia's expression shifted from doubt to surprise, her eyes narrowing at Benjamin. The unexpected twist had turned the tables, leaving Benjamin in an awkward position.Nathan continued his mockery, relishing the moment. "Couldn't even afford a genuine Rolex, huh? Your attempt to expose me backfired spectacularly.”Benjamin

Nathan, feeling victorious, thanked Cordelia with a smile, "Thank you, Cordelia. I appreciate it. I'll message you to finalize the details. Looking forward to our dinner.”Cordelia shook her head, "Don't worry about him; let's not talk about him."Benjamin nodded, respecting her wish not to delve into the topic.Cordelia's attention shifted to the gift box, and she inquired, "Are you delivering this gift to someone tonight? I can drive you there."Benjamin smiled lightly, "Actually, I don't even know what's inside. It was given to me by my mom.”"You don't know what's inside? Then how are you delivering it to someone?"Benjamin didn't say a word and proceeded to unwrap the gift. As the wrapping came off, he opened the box, revealing its contents.Inside the box was a stunning silver necklace adorned with a delicate pendant, catching the light in an intricate pattern that left Cordelia and Benjamin momentarily captivated.Cordelia had noticed the necklace instantly, mentioning its name