Chapter 3
The entire auction house erupted in shock
The auctioneer stammered in surprise, “You you are
The Philemon Family assistant nodded, “Mr. Philemon gave the order. The ruby bracelet Miss Santoz desires, light the lamp and win it” I stomped to my feet and stared at Jaden.
I grabbed him and forced him to look at me, urgently gesturing, “You promised me! You said the ruby bracelet was for me
Jaden frowned, “Cecilia needs it more right now. Alexandra, aside from the bracelet, whatever else you like today, I’ll get it all for you isnt that enough?
I stomped my foot in frustration, “No! I only want the ruby bracelet! Jaden, you can’t go back on your word!”
“Jaden, it’s fine. Let her have it,” Cecilia said tearfully. “It’s the only thing my mother left me, but if she wants it, she can take it.”
I stared at her in disbelief, “What are you talking about? This is clearly my family’s heirloom! It went missing in the fire back then!”
I turned back to Jaden, trying to explain, “Jaden, I’m telling the truth, I really am Little _“X
Cecilia shifted slightly to block me and said sweetly, “Jaden, can’t you see who’s lying here?
Jaden turned his head away, refusing to look at me. Then he shouted, “Wrap it up. Give it to Cecilia
Cecilia glanced back and gave me a small, triumphant smile.
could no longer sit still, I turned and quickly left the auction. As soon as I walked out, the tears I’d been holding back finally fell.
I cried as I walked the streets alone. I didn’t know how long I walked before I finally returned to the villa.X
Jaden was already sitting in the living room, waiting. Surrounding him were stacks of exquisitely packaged antiques.
When he saw me, he frowned. “Alexandra, you…”
But when our eyes met, he stopped mid–sentence, “You’re crying? Just for a bracelet? That’s not worth it.”
I looked at him quietly without replying.
He sighed and pointed at the antiques, “These were all top items from today’s auction. I bought them all for you.” But no matter how precious they were, they weren’t that one ruby bracelet. What meaning did they hold for me??
gave them a glance and gestured flatly, “Thanks. I’m tired. Il rest now.”
The next day was the Philemon Family banquet, I didn’t want to go, since I would be leaving New York in just a few days.”
But Jaden insisted I attend, saying he wanted the Philemon Family to get familiar with me. I couldn’t resist him, so I went along.
To my surprise, Cecilia also came. She wore a custom–made gown that made her look elegant and noble.
The moment she appeared, all eyes were on her. Standing beside Jaden, they looked like a perfect couple!!
I stepped aside to make room for her and stood alone in the hallway, watching the fish in the pond, waiting for the banquet to end.
“Alexandra, doesn’t the bracelet look nice on me?” a wornan’s voice rang from behind.
I didn’t realize Cecilia was behind me until she raised her hand, revealing the ruby bracelet on her wrist.
At the sight of it, my face went pale. I quickly scribbled in my notebook, “Give it to me. Whatever the condition, I’ll agree.”
She chuckled lightly, “Sure. Then leave Jaden forever. Can you do that?”
I nodded without hesitation, “Don’t worry. I’ll be gone very soon.“}}
“Don’t worry” Cecilia sneered. “You’re the last person I’d ever trust.”
The next second, she removed the bracelet and she threw it into the pond.!!
I immediately pushed her aside and turned to catch it. But with that slight push, she fell right into the water
“Help! Help! The noise drew everyone’s attention.X
“Cecilia!” Jaden ran out of the banquet hall and jumped into the pond without hesitation.
He camed Cecilia out, both of them dripping wet!!
He laid her on the ground and performed first and Cecilia coughed up water and slowly regained consciousness, “Jaden, don’t blame Alexandra. It’s my fault. I accidentally. It was her who throw the bracelet in Before she finished, she passed out again.
Jaden turned to me, his face filled with fury !
Before I could explain, he kicked me into the pond.
“People must take responsibility for their mistakes. Don’t come up
up until you find the bracelet.” With that, he carried Cecilia away and ordered the bodyguards to keep watch over me
It was early March, when the cold still lingered. The icy water rushed into my nose, choking me painfully.
But I endured it all. This was my only chance to get the bracelet back. I stayed in that pond the entire night and finally found the bracelet But it had already broken into two pieces, shattered completely.
I stared at the broken bracelet in my hands, heart aching as if it had been torn apart
I couldn’t hold on anymore. My vision darkened and I passed out !!
I couldn’t hold on anymore. My vision darkened and I passed out
