The Howards were all so manipulative. How did they manage to raise someone like Nathan?North did not bother explaining and simply replied in a disinterested manner, “Yes, I’m so touched to have a friend like that.”Nathan did not know what to say. Why did he have a feeling that North was being passive-aggressive?However, being a naive and innocent person, he did not think too much of it. “Didn’t you get someone to customize your wedding rings? They’re already done making them. Do you want to pick them up?”“Already?” North asked, surprised.She had given Leon’s blueprints to one of the jewelry stores that Deep Pool Corporation owned. Normally, it would have taken them a month. But it had only been a couple of weeks.Nathan replied smugly, “Of course. Don’t you remember who owns that store?”It was him! He may not have been that involved in its operations, but he still owned it. Why would its workers slack off if he asked them to hurry up?North was a little touched.Since
It did not matter. Nelly’s acting was really good, so it was only natural that Nathan could not see through it. After all, Nathan even thought Sharon was a good person.After some thought, Nathan decided not to ask but still quietly deleted Nelly’s number from his phone and even blocked her on Twitter.Yes, there must be a good reason for North to dislike Nelly.The car drove into Fifth Avenue, revealing an extremely luxurious mall for expensive goods. Nathan went the extra mile and opened the car door for North.North seemed to remember that she had forgotten something after she got out of the car.Hmm… What had she forgotten?She was supposed to WhatsApp someone about something… Forget it. It probably was not important.…At Royal Sights Residences, Gerald exited his study to find the mansion deserted. With a raised eyebrow, he asked, “Where’s Mrs. Howard?”Connor’s expression shifted to embarrassment.What should he say? That North had completely forgotten what Gerald said
The manager put down the rings and did not bother to explain herself, looking impatient. “We’ve delivered the rings, so take them and leave. We have other important guests on the way, so we don’t have the time to deal with you.”Nathan picked up the ring meant for North and tsked. “Wow, North. You and Gerald have terrible taste. I’ll give you a different pair that’s sure to be better than—”“Ms. Sable, are you sure these are the rings I ordered?” North suddenly asked.Nathan shut up immediately, looking confused.What was going on? Were these rings not North’s?North repeated coldly, “I ordered two pairs of matching rings at your store. Are you sure this is one of them?”Ms. Sable, the manager, was very irritated. “How should I know? We made it according to your blueprints. Have you changed your mind and decided not to take them?”Other people in the room looked at them. The manager was already impatient, to begin with. However, her impatience soon shifted to annoyance. “You did
Did she know who Reina was? If Reina wanted the rings, North would just have to let them go, wouldn’t she?“Your rings?” North looked at them and suddenly chuckled. “I didn’t know a person’s skin could be this thick. I guess I learned something new.”Reina pretended to smile with resignation. It was as if she was not mad at all. “North, you don’t have to be this subtle. I heard what happened just now. I understand if you don’t like the rings the store made for you, but you can’t make a scene just because of that.”“Yeah, North,” Linda pretended to say kindly. “I can give them to you if you like them, but Reina only gave me these rings to repay me for raising her. You make me so sad by demanding them just like this!”Nathan almost lost control of his temper.Were they even making sense?! Why was Linda playing the victim at her age?He was about to start yelling at them when North beat him to it, saying, “Have you tried the ring, Mrs. Myers? Does it fit you?”Linda’s hand stilled
Who was Reina? She was the Jordan family heiress, the beloved daughter of Bryan Jordan, and the beloved sister of Gabriel Jordan.Offending her would mean offending the entire family.Reina pretended to speak gently, but she subtly warned her. “North, it’s not every day that Mom finds something she likes. You could consider your duty as her daughter done if you give her the rings. Can’t you just pick out another pair?”Nathan was instantly angered. Since when did being the Jordan family heiress give her the right to twist things like that?!North ran a hand through her hair. “Sorry, but I have no duty toward mistresses to fulfill. Nathan, take the rings, and let’s go.”Linda tensed, but Nathan was ecstatic.Yeah, that was right! What duty did she have for a mistress? What did Linda ever do to deserve it? How could she be shameless enough to demand anything?Reina gritted her teeth. “North, don’t make me do this the hard way—”“What’s all this commotion?” Before North could le
Everyone froze. Before Reina could reply, North said nonchalantly, “It means a pure, unsullied love.”Then, she continued to ask slowly, “What part of a pure, unsullied love describes either of you, exactly?”The store fell into dead silence.Nathan said passive-aggressively, “Yeah, everyone knows Mrs. Myers is a mistress who usurped the actual wife. How shameless can you be to say you’re pure and unsullied despite being this old?“Even if we go out of our way and assume the rings were for Reina, is she married? Why is she snatching someone else’s rings if she isn’t? Is she going to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a mistress too?”The store somehow became even more silent. All the workers lowered their heads, not even daring to breathe.Linda’s expression shifted so many times that she almost lost her composure. “Just because Mr. Howard had his eye on you—”“How can you say that?” Nathan obscured North from Linda’s view before mocking her in an innocent, confused ton
Bryan’s face turned slightly pale.Ten minutes ago, Bryan had arrived at the store to find someone fighting with Reina over the wedding rings. He was about to step forward when someone stopped him.“Mr. Jordan,” Connor said respectfully. “My boss would like you to calm down.”Bryan frowned. “Who, Mr. Howard? Sorry, my daughter’s getting bullied right now. I don’t have the time to calm down.”He was about to leave when Gerald chuckled casually. “How come I didn’t notice someone bullying Ms. Reina?”Bryan got angry. “Because the one bullying her is North Myers. Of course, you wouldn’t see that.”Gerald was North’s husband, so it was natural for him to enable her misdeeds.“North?” Gerald’s smile did not reach his eyes. “Do you see things differently?”Bryan watched Reina struggling in the store, so his tone became even ruder. “North had her eye on Reina’s rings, so she tried to take them! She’s done this a dozen times!”“How are you so sure those rings are Ms. Reina’s, Mr. Jorda
Bryan seemed to have found himself an excuse. To prove that he was not wrong about Reina, he hastily looked up and said, “You heard her, Mr. Howard! Those rings were your gift to her! If you already gave them to Reina, then why would you give them to North too? Reina’s only doing all this because of you!”He knew his daughter was not that kind of person! They could give up on the rings, but Reina must not be misunderstood!The moment Bryan finished, Gerald narrowed his eyes at him.After a while, he suddenly chuckled. “So, you believe Reina? Alright. Wait and see.”…Inside the store, North said with a half-smile, “These were the rings you didn’t want, you said?”Reina’s tone was innocent, yet provocative. “Yeah, I preferred pink diamonds, not blue ones. That was why I initially rejected Gerald’s gift. But I like them now, so is it so wrong of me to take them back?”Linda’s gaze shifted. “I know you think it’s not fair, North, but that’s the truth! Even if the rings did belong t