A Billionaire's Conundrum

Chapter hundred thirty four

The little box was shaking in Hilda's hand as the memories assailed her. Those same blue eyes had pierced into hers in the parking lot and threatened to destroy her marriage if she dared confront her again.

Hilda tossed the box to the ground, silently cursing Gilbert for even handing her that invitation. The last thing she needed in her life was the drama of meeting her husband's ex-mistress. She had too much going on in her frail little head to add another ton of drama.

"That's not how to treat a gift, Hilda, I recalled the last time we met you wanted the ruby, I have decided to give it to you," The woman said. Cynthia, Cynthia had been her name. Hilda could recall meeting her a few times at the boutique but both women had passed themselves like they didn't know each other. Now, she was back and looking for Hilda.

"How did you know where I stay?" Hilda asked as she recalled that the invitation had been hand-delivered to her doorstep. The woman left and retorted teasingly, "Don't y