Chapter 2
1spend the whole night packing everything. I burned all the things Jaden had given me over the years
The fire crackled as it consumed the items. Theld the photo taken with Jaden when we were ten, my thoughts swirling. In the end, i couldn’t bear to throw the photo into the fire
Suddenly, Jaden appeared behind me, “What are you doing here? What’s that in your hand?”
He startled me and I almost dropped the photo into the fire!
Itned to hide the photo and quickly gestured, “Nothing. Just some old stuff“.
But Jaden moved swiftly and snatched it from me. One glance at the photo and his expression changed drastically, “Why is this photo in your hand?”
Before I could explain, he snapped, “Alexandra, I’ve really treated you too well! How dare you mess with my things! You even tried to burn the photo Ive treasured for years!!!
Back then, we each had a copy of that photo. He clearly misunderstood, thinking I had his
Hooked at him anxiously, gesturing non–stop, “You misunderstood, I didn’t
Juden interrupted impatiently. “Enough. Stop waving your hands. It’s exhausting to watch”
My face flushed red in frustration, my eyes welled with tears and I looked at him, aggrieved, stepping forward to retrieve my photo.
But Jaden carefully slipped the photo into his pocket and said in differently. “You weren’t fit to attend last night’s banquet, given your current identity, so I didn’t invite you. But there’s an auction tomorrow. If there’s anything you want, you can bid for it.
I couldn’t understand Jaden. He clearly didn’t care about me, so why was he doing these things?)
Seeing I hadn’t responded, he added. “Didn’t you always want that ruby bracelet? It’ll be at this auction.”
The ruby bracelet was a family heirloom of the Swann Family. It went missing during the fire that year when my whole family penshed! Two years ago, my father passed away. Before he died, he had been trying to find the bracelet.
Early the next morning, just as I stepped out of the villa, Jaden was already waiting by the car.
For the past four y
t years, I had always waited for him. Today was different, something was off. Sure enough, midway through the drive, the car suddenly stopped.
Cecilia opened the door, “You must be Alexandra Swann, the one Jaden mentioned? Hello, I’m Cecilia Santoz. 1
I looked up. She was the woman from last night’s photo on Jaden’s social media.
Cecilia looked at Jaden, “Jaden, can I sit in the front? After all, Miss Swann is just a caregiver. It’s not appropriate for her to sit there. right?”
I gave her a cold glance and gestured, “Sorry, I’m not going:”1
She said, “Oh right, I forgot Miss Swann is mute. What a pity, I can’t read sign language, so I don’t know what you’re trying to say.“!!
I took out my small notebook and quickly wrote, “I’m not going.
Cecilia’s face changed, “Many prominent families will be at the auction today. If they see a caregiver standing next to you, it’ll damage the Philemon Family’s reputation,”
“Jaden. I know Miss Swann took care of you for four years and you’re grateful. But I can’t just watch her ruin your family’s name!” she said Jaden’s face darkened. He said firmly, “Alexandra, get out. Sit in the back.”
Seeing I hadn’t moved, Jaden unbuckled my seatbelt and pushed me out of the car. For the rest of the ride, I sat in the back like an extra, listening to Cecilia and Jaden laugh and talk.
At the auction, Cecilia clung to Jaden, mingling with guests.
I couldn’t be bothered with them. I found a corner seat and waited for the auction to begin.!!
Before becoming Jaden’s caregiver, I was the Masked Diva‘ who won the Golden Melody Award three y
Today, I would use my own money to reclaim the Swann Family’s heirloom, the ruby bracelet.
The auction began. The first item was the bracelet.
years in a row with countless fans.
Starting bid was one million. Without hesitation, I raised my paddle. Five million. The crowd was shocked and turned to look at me Cecilia smiled at me from afar and raised her paddle, Five point five million
I didn’t want to engage her. I was determined to win this bracelet.
My father’s final wish could finally be fulfilled today.
I raised my paddle again and called out a high bid, “Eight million.”
Gasps filled the room. Cecilia’s face darkened. She turned and questioned me, “Alexandra, you’re just a caregiver. Where did you get so much money?”
She sneered and added, “Don’t say I didn’t wam you. If you win the bid but can’t pay, you’ll be sued. Everyone in Moscow will know you’re a
fraud
1 looked down and wrote in my notebook, “Miss Santor, worry about yourself. Looks like the one without money is you“)
Cecilia glared at me and turned to whisper to Jaden. He had known I came today for the bracelet
Out of gratitude for the past four years, I thought he wouldn’t interfere
2:53 PM & d
Gasps filled the room. Cecilia’s face darkened. She turned and questioned me. “Alexandra, you’re just a caregiver. Where did you get so much money?”
She sneered and added, “Dont say I didn’t warn you. If you win the bid but can’t pay, you’ll be sued. Everyone in Moscow will know you’re a fraud.”
I looked down and wrote in my notebook, “Miss Santoz, worry about yourself. Looks like the one without money is you.”
Cecilia glared at me and turned to whisper to Jaden. He had known I came today for the bracelet.
Out of gratitude for the past four years, I thought he wouldn’t interfere.
But in the next moment, Jaden nodded.
The Philemon Family’s assistant understood and raised his hand, “Mr. Philemon said that no matter who bids, he will double the pricel
