Chapter 24
Elie stood in front of the dressing mirror, with the morning light filtering through the gauze curtains, sprinkling fine golden spots on her pristine wedding dress.
The makeup artist had just put on her pearl earrings when Javon pushed the door open, holding a cup of steaming honey water.
“Are you nervous? he asked with a smile as he handed her the fingertips still carrying the scent of the operating room
cup, his
want.”
Elie shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the yellowed photograph on the dressing table.
During her college days, she stood in front of the library, with a shy smile.
It was only after Javon had searched through the alumni records that he found it, carefully framed and placed on their bedroom nightstand.
The butler suddenly knocked on the door, “Ms. Roberts, there is an urgent express delivery for you.‘
When Javon received the package, he frowned and said, “There is no sender information.”
The two of them were puzzled. In a foreign land where neither of them knew anyone, how could someone be sending them things?
Unwrapping layer by layer of pure white packaging, the velvet jewelry box shimmered with a deep blue light in the morning sun.
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As soon as Elie’s fingertips touched the lid of the box, her heart sank suddenly this touch was too familiar.
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The Alexandrite Necklace lay quietly on the velvet, its 40.52–carat main stone refracting a dreamy pinkish–purple halo, just like the breathtaking beauty on the auction screen that year.
“This was… Javon picked up the card from the box.”
It should have belonged to you.
The pen pierced through the paper with its writing, leaving a long scratch with the final stroke, as if the writer had paused here for a long time.
The air in the dressing room had solidified.
Elie gazed at the light patterns flowing inside the gem, and saw a glimpse of himself from five years ago.
The shirt splashed with red wine, Clara’s triumphant smile, Eric’s cold “deal“.
“Should we go back? Javon gently wrapped his arm around her shoulder and asked softly.”
The sunlight suddenly became glaring.
Elie closed his eyes and when he opened them again, he was smiling. “Donate it to the foundation, it will be perfect for buying new school uniforms for the girls in the mountainous areas.
As she closed the jewelry box, Javon suddenly dropped to one knee and put another necklace on her.
The silver chain hung a small sunflower crystal, reflecting a dazzling light under the lamp.
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“I was ready a long time ago, he kissed her fingertips, “I was planning to give it to you when I threw the bouquet.”
Laughter from the guests outside the window reached Elie’s ears. She lowered her head and looked at the man who had stayed up all night making a cake for her and shielded her from gossip. Suddenly, tears streamed down her face.
This was the life she had been looking forward to for a long, long time. From then on, every day, she was definitely happy and content.
“The makeup is ruined, Javon wiped away her tears with his thumb, “Such a beautiful bride like you shouldn’t cry, it will cry away your luck.”
Was Dr. Norman still superstitious?”
“After meeting you, he carefully fastened the necklace clasp, “I started to believe in all things mystical.”
At the wedding banquet, the champagne tower reflected the light of the crystal chandelier.
When Elie was toasting with Javon at the table, the side screen in the banquet hall suddenly switched to financial news.
The Lawrence Group announced its annual charity plan, investing one billion to establish a foundation to help impoverished mountainous areas.
In the scene, Eric, dressed in a sharp suit, was giving a speech at the signing ceremony.
Compared to five years ago, there were fine lines at the corners of his eyes, and his left hand was empty without a ring on the ring finger.
When asked about the inspiration, he paused.
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“An old friend taught me that a true strong person…”
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The sound was suddenly cut off by the emcee, and Javon’s cousin shouted into the microphone, “The bride and groom should cut the cake!”
The crowd cheered and surged towards the center, as Elie took one last glance at the screen…
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