Chapter 1093

With that, Xareny turned to Celena, her tone shifting to one of concern tinged with pride. "Celena, as your cousin, I shouldn't really say this, but I can't stand by and watch you settle. Finding the right man is like getting a second chance at life. You've got to be picky. Take me, for example. I snagged a catch like Kaiden, and now I'm set for life. And just look at this rock on my finger—ten carats of pure sparkle."

In the midst of the conversation, Xareny casually waved her left hand, showing off the massive diamond that glittered like a pigeon's egg, catching the light and dazzling the onlookers. Celena's eyes lingered on the ring, not because she coveted it, but because it was undeniably stunning—a sentiment any woman could understand when faced with the sparkle of a diamond.

Xareny, basking in the attention, noticed Celena's gaze and could not hide her smugness, a sneer briefly crossing her features. "See, Celena? You can tell how much a man cares by this—a diamond ring symbol