***** Acting as if he were impervious to the crowd's profound shock, Alex delicately placed the jade hairpin into Jewel's outstretched hand, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "I thought this jade hairpin would look perfect on you, so I brought it for you," he murmured to Jewel, whose eyes were now aglow with excitement as she beheld the jade hairpin in her hand. For reasons she couldn't explain, Jewel suddenly felt a deep bond establish itself between herself and the jade hairpin in her hand. It was as if the hairpin possessed an innate protective power that would shield her from harm as long as it was with her. After what seemed like an eternity, everyone finally regained their senses, and a flurry of comments and observations about the jade hairpin erupted from the crowd. In the blink of an eye, the crowd divided into two factions: one group staunchly believed the jade hairpin was unquestionably genuine, while the other vehemently argued that it was undoubtedly a fake. Th
***** The moment everybody heard Cliff's accusatory question, they scrutinized Alex with gazes filled to the brim with questions. But before they could process what was said, an angry snort sounded. “Steal, you say? Why would my master need to appropriate something like this?” The speaker was Dami, and right now, she was glaring fiercely at Cliff who had just accused Alex. But everyone was once again perplexed and didn't know what to think anymore once they felt Dami's furiousness. Just at this moment, the old man glanced curiously at Cliff and his eyes flashed slightly. “Weren't you from the Sotto family?” Cliff's eyes widened the moment he heard this and he suddenly became excited. Flashing everybody with a self-satisfied smile, he rushed forward with his chest propelled forward to reply to the question respectfully. Witnessing this, everybody suddenly became filled with jealousy, wondering why they hadn't spoken first. But once again, before they could speak or regret mu
***** After more than three hours, the gift exchange session finally concluded, surpassing everyone's initial expectations. This was especially true for those familiar with Alex's past. Not only did they discover that Alex might be wealthier than their families combined, but they also learned that he was the school belle's fiancé. Everything proved to be astonishing for them that even after everything settled down, nobody could regain their composure again. *** Presently, in a corner of the hall, Cliff appeared deeply troubled. For some reason, he couldn't help but recall the matter with Crest Conglomerate and their sudden hatred for his family, which now, thinking about it seemed to have something to do with Alex. Despite wanting to deny the possibility that Alex was involved or had the power to influence such a massive company, recent events made it seem plausible. 'Why?! How can it be that this nobody possesses such a remarkable background?! I refuse to believe it!' Inste
**** After an entire night filled with twists and turns, the birthday celebration finally concluded, and everyone dispersed, returning to their respective homes. But before then, the prevailing topic of discussion had shifted away from Alex to Cliff. Yes, Cliff. Initially, after everyone was disdainful of Alex for gifting a lady items that could make him one of the wealthiest people in the town, they gradually shifted their focus away from him, ignoring him completely as they all thought he wasn't worthy of their time.However, just as it was time for the birthday celebrant to begin dancing, someone screamed, startling everyone. In fear that something dreadful had occurred, a crowd quickly gathered around the person who had screamed, and from him, they had all learned about the dire situation of the Sotto Family. Instantly, Cliff's demeanor changed drastically and he hurriedly made his exit. It remained uncertain whether he had fled to evade possible arrest or sought refuge at
***** The following day, Jewel awoke with a slight groan, and then she stretched her arms, eliciting several crackling sounds. Although she appeared oblivious, this morning she felt more invigorated than ever before, and presently, all the pores on her body were wide open. Feeling weightless and liberated, she sat up erect on the bed when suddenly, the memories from the previous day came rushing back to her mind. Immediately, a broad smile graced her face, and she began to grin foolishly to herself. Instinctively, her hand reached to her neck, which currently bore an exceedingly exquisite necklace. After caressing the necklace for a while, she touched her head and brushed her hand carefully and gently against the cool object there. She was suddenly tempted to remove the two accessories and admire them, but upon recollecting the promise she had made to her Fiancée last night before they both parted ways, she refrained. With the smile on her face remaining unchanged, she abruptl
***** As usual, Dami returned to Alex's villa early in the morning to clean and prepare his dinner. Honestly, contrary to what Alex had anticipated, Dami was no longer sorrowful about what had happened at the party the previous night. This was especially true as soon as her thoughts underwent a breakthrough, she resumed her usual routine, patiently and patiently waiting for Alex to wake up. But the moment Alex finally awoke and left the bedroom, he was once again engulfed in guilt, even more than last night. Truth be told, Alex was no fool, and even if he were, Dami's emotions and intentions had long been shown by her and evident to him for a while now. He had only chosen to turn a blind eye, but after last night, he realized that he was only being unfair to her. So, after a night of contemplation and rest, Alex had made a decision which he felt would be the best for them both.First, he resolved to start treating Dami with the kindness she deserved and although he wouldn't exp
***** Everybody had initially been caught off-guard the moment Jewel arrived at the Ancestral Villa not long ago and they had been utterly astonished.This included the old family leader who had always maintained her strict composur. It took more than ten minutes before they finally regained their senses, and the moment they all did, they began to brim heavily with envy, the ladies there especially. Although they couldn’t comprehend how someone’s beauty could multiply and undergo such a huge transformation in the span of a single night, the presence of Jewel was a big proof that it was possible. As for Caterina and a few of Jewel’s cousins, they were immediately filled to the brim with resentment for Jewel while also wondering how she dared to be this beautiful. After nearly thirty minutes, the commotion eventually subsided, and the family Leader began in a manner that invited a strong rebuke. As if it was Jewel’s duty to provide everything the family considered valuable to them
***** "What do you imply by that?" "Why would soldiers intrude on our estate?" "What is their objective?!" "We've never committed any wrongdoings before!" At this juncture, the inside of the ancestral mansion was already in complete chaos, with everyone's faces completely pale from fear. This included Jewel. As for the Family leader. Though she was also brimming with fear, she swiftly regained control of her emotions and stood up with an urgent expression appearing on her face. "A mistake must have occurred! Our family has never committed any transgressions before!" Trying to convince herself of this with strong certainty, the family leader hastily instructed the servant who had come to report the military's intrusion to escort her. Immediately, she was escorted away while everyone else stepped back with ashen faces. Suddenly, some second and third-generation members of the family began to quietly advise their younger and older ones with solemn expressions on their faces.