Chapter 19

Alex stepped into the store while Alfred waited by the entrance.

As soon as Alex entered, the cold air greeted him, and the exquisite jewelry immediately caught his attention.

The store was lavishly decorated, from the ceiling to the walls.

"Let’s choose the most expensive piece here for Sophia," he thought, eyes sweeping over the glittering jewels.

"Would she prefer emerald, or diamonds?" he mused, his gaze drifting over the dazzling array of gems.

Even the least expensive earrings at Elegance & Co were priced above $10,000, and Alex was certain Sophia would be amazed.

She would be thrilled to receive the gift, along with the invitation to the banquet.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the store, a young woman was browsing jewelry, accompanied by a middle-aged man with a noticeable belly.

The woman stood beside him, admiring the pieces in the display case.

"Tommy, baby, don’t you think I’d look stunning in these earrings?" she nudged the man. "Will you buy them for me, sweetheart?"

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