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Chapter 252

Author: Mia Sol
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-06 18:30:00
Jessamine had no interest in diamonds. Instead, she really only liked jewelry.

However, she couldn't refuse a gift. Thaddeus made it clear that he was giving her something, and so she couldn't be ungrateful.

Jessamine walked over and opened the intricately packaged box. That bracelet looked even better than when it was as a sketch.

Those diamonds weren't just for show. When Jessamine picked it up, they glittered brightly. They would shine even brighter under the sun.

"It looks pretty good," she praised sincerely. Although this wasn't her first time keeping a piece of jewelry she had designed herself, she couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Thaddeus was the one who supervised the factory's creation of this bracelet and brought it to her. Jessamine thought his actions were significant. She would probably cherish this bracelet so much that she would be reluctant to take it out and wear it.

Thaddeus put down his pen and asked, "Do you need help?"

"Huh?" Jessamine was confused.
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