Chapter 157 I Accept It

Landon didn't like how Aria always excluded him. She had done this with Heartbound Hall's investment and his gift. It felt like she always wanted to keep everything clear between them.

People perceived Landon as aloof and distant, but they hadn't met Aria. Despite her polite demeanor, she projected a coldness that made it difficult to get close to her.

Landon's fingers brushed against his bracelet. Though his expression remained impassive, his eyes darkened.

Aria noticed that and didn't persist in rejecting his gift. "No, I'll accept it."

She looked down at her new waist chain with a smile. "It suits me well."

Landon muttered a reply, feeling less suffocated than before. The indifference in his eyes gradually dissipated as he stared at the amethyst pendant dangling on her waist. The contrast against her fair skin was even more striking that way.

He involuntarily tightened his grip.

Aria raised her head curiously. "What is it?"

"No, it's nothing. Shall we go?" He released his gr