Chapter 861

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Eason stared at Charles in disbelief, a cold laugh escaping his lips. "I went through hell to find this ring. How could it possibly be fake? Are you just saying that because you don’t want to give up control of the Fisher Corporation?"

Charles took a few steps forward, closing the distance between them. Eason’s heart skipped a beat, worried that Charles might try to snatch the ring. He quickly snapped the jewelry box shut and hid it behind his back, eyeing Charles warily.

"What…what are you trying to do?"

Charles sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "What’s wrong? Afraid to let me take a closer look? Feeling guilty?"

"Why would I feel guilty? Fine, take a look. I'll prove you wrong!" Eason retorted, opening the box again and presenting the ring to Charles.

Charles took the ring and examined it closely. Time seemed to stretch on as Eason watched Charles's deep, scrutinizing gaze, an unsettling feeling creeping into his chest.

But he quickly sho