Chapter 1479 The Old Lady’s Jade Set

My attention was drawn to a box on the coffee table. It was an open jewelry box containing the jade jewelry set I had seen Adeline wearing at the Pierce mansion yesterday.

Atlas noticed me coming downstairs and pulled me to his side. When I sat down, he gently said, "You’re awake."

I glanced at Tristan, who was sipping black coffee. "You're here early. Couldn't sleep last night?"

"Yeah. Got a lot on my mind," Tristan replied, looking tired.

Atlas pointed at the jewelry set and said to me, "Keep this safe. It belonged to my grandmother."

I was surprised. No wonder Atlas's demeanor had changed when he saw Adeline yesterday.

So, that was the reason.

Adeline was audacious indeed. She had boldly worn his grandmother’s jewelry in front of him, openly provoking him. No wonder Atlas couldn't stand it.

Atlas's voice was cold as he continued, "This jewelry set is a priceless family heirloom of the Cross family. When my grandmother married my grandfather, the Cross family gave it to her a