On the other end of the phone, Sherry turned stiff. John was just as startled by Caprice’s response. He snatched Sherry's phone without warning and asked, "Caprice, be honest with your father. Did Liam do anything to you?” He knew that his dear daughter had been fond of Liam since she was a child. There were several years in a row when her birthday wish had been to be with Liam forever. Now that the Carters proposed an engagement for the pair, she turned it down of her own volition. The only logical explanation for this decision was that Liam had done something to her. John could not see any other explanations. Caprice was taken aback to hear his voice. She was not expecting her father to be listening in. She hurriedly explained, "Dad, it’s not like that. Liam hasn’t done anything to me.” "Then, why don't you want to be engaged to him?" "There's no reason. I just- I just didn’t want to.” "Don't you have feelings for him anymore?” Caprice felt her voice catch
Caprice got into the car first. Then came John and Sherry. They entered the car from each side of the car so that they could have Caprice seated at the center, squished between her parents. She felt like had been transported to ages ago when she was just a child. She cast a strange look at them. John curled his lips into a gentle, doting smile. Sherry smiled tenderly and took her hand. Caprice was confused. Had she truly been away for so long? Were they beginning to miss her this much already? The ride back home took several hours. Caprice tended to get sleepy on lengthy car rides. She spent half of the ride sleeping against her father's shoulder and the other half burrowing herself into her mother’s arms, drowned in sleep. It was a wonderful journey. Upon her return home, Madam Stockton stuffed her full of her favorite food. Aunt Queenie showed up as well with her three-year-old son. Her son was adorable. He was a little devil who ran amok. Caprice spe
Several days later, in Glanchester, Caprice was lazing around on a swing in her courtyard when she suddenly received a call from her mother. Her dear mother told her on the phone, "Caprice, there’s going to be a party for a brand launch tonight. The thing is I don’t have time to go. Could you go in my place?” Caprice agreed. "Thank you, darling. Just buy whatever catches your eye when you get there tonight with the card I just gave you. Splurge all you want. Don’t go easy on me.” Sherry hung up after the final statement. Soon, Caprice dozed off. Around evening, she made herself presentable for the night, then she took the invitation letter for the brand launch party and head out. The event was held at the largest, most reputable hotel in Glanchester, the Elysian Hotel. It was only after she arrived at the venue and noticed the brand logos hung everywhere that she realized that it was the launch of a new line of products for a very famous luxury brand. There were
Heather got to Liam and used him to threaten her father to cancel the contract with Rockon Technology but she got scolded by her father because of it. Until now, her father had not forgiven her. Now that the idiot appeared right in front of her crosshair, it would be a great opportunity for her to vent her grievance. With that in mind, Heather narrowed her eyes, and smiled elegantly before she headed into the hall. …The hall was filled with guests. Brand ambassadors were promoting jewelries that they endorsed. Caprice did not want to be drowned by the crowd, so she and Trey grabbed their glasses and headed over to the display cases to view the jewelries. Each jewelry was designed uniquely and was nothing short of extravagant. However, they did not win Caprice’s heart because she had seen better designs back home. “Caprice, long time no see.” Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. Caprice turned around and saw Heather smiling at her. She could not return
Caprice clicked her tongue. She turned around to Trey and said, “Let’s go, Trey.” Trey had a glance at Heather’s bitter look and smirked. He chuckled and said, “Let’s go.” Caprice and Trey left, not sparing another glance at Heather. Even though neither Caprice nor Trey mocked her verbally, Heather almost lashed out at the two of them when she heard Caprice’s click of the tongue. How bold of the idiot to click her tongue at her? How would the idiot know about her calling her father at Emerald V that day? Who told her? Heather’s eyes flickered, and her expression remained grim and bitter for quite a while. As she was trying to adjust her emotions, a commotion happened at the entrance of the hall. The young lasses and wealthy ladies, who were infatuated with the popular male celebrities, were instantly captured by the commotion outside and started to make their way outside. Someone asked, “Who’s that guy? I’ve never seen him before.” The staff answered, “He’s not a
The diamond ear studs were designed to resemble a sunflower. Each petal was delicately crafted. Caprice’s eyes gleamed brightly. “Caprice, you like this?” Trey asked. He was beside her the whole time and it caught his attention when Caprice stopped to look at the ear studs. The staff beside the display case smiled and explained to Caprice, “Madam, this pair of ear studs are designed by our chief designer, Master Sese, and there’s only one pair in the whole world. It’s also one of our main highlights for the night.” Caprice glanced at the price tag under the ear studs. One hundred eighty million, as expected of the highlight of the night. Caprice then looked at Trey. The man was smiling at her and the expression on his face spelled generosity as if he would buy it for her if she would just ask. The simple man must have not seen the price tag on the ear studs. Trey came from a decent background but was not filthy rich to the point that he could simply spend a hundred
While Caprice was surrounded by Heather and her friends who were trying to embarrass her, a cold and deep voice sounded behind them. “Pack it.” Caprice looked beyond Heather, and Heather and her friends turned around. Liam, in his handsome suit, stood before them with the spotlight highlighting his figure. His deep gaze looked captivating. Caprice was surprised. Heather’s eyes flickered as she immediately stepped aside. Her friends followed her to the side as well. They wanted to look at Liam but were not bold enough to look him in the eye. The staff beside the display case came up to Liam and asked, “Master Carter, are you referring to the sunflower ear studs?” Liam looked at Caprice and hummed a reply. He then pulled a black card out of his pocket and gave it to the staff. Confused, Caprice furrowed her brows. Why would Liam buy the sunflower ear studs? A present for Heather? Caprice looked at Heather. Heather looked at Liam with eyes full of anticipation. How
Caprice then looked at Heather, Heather at Caprice. When the two of them locked eyes, Heather reacted like she saw her arch nemesis. She glared at Caprice fiercely before walking away with her friends, seemingly going after Liam. Caprice frowned. She had no idea what happened. Had Liam gotten into an argument with Heather? If so, how was she involved? Why did Liam buy her the ear studs? Caprice looked at the bag hanging on her wrist. The jewelry box inside the bag had a pair of sunflower ear studs. Her eyes flickered in confusion before she shrugged nonchalantly. Argument or not, she was the bigger winner. Then, Trey walked up to her and asked, “Caprice, are they really dating?” Caprice pondered for a moment before a thought flashed in her mind. Were Liam and Heather never together? If they were not dating, then why would Heather always give her trouble and exert dominance? Two years ago, Liam was still okay with Caprice being clingy but when she grew up int