Chapter 226

Milton left as quickly as he had appeared, not leaving Madeline any room to reject the gift.

Aria was fuming in the car. "I went through so much trouble to get that makeup from France. It's a one-of-a-kind, limited edition! How could you just give it to Madeline?"

It was not the makeup itself that was a big deal. It was the packaging. Crafted into a unique angel shape with pink crystals, it was the only set of its kind in the world.

Aria had not even had the chance to brag about it to her friends.

Milton's expression turned stern. If that set could curry favor with the Gibson Group, he would give away ten, a hundred sets without a second thought.

"Come on. No tears now. Remember that diamond ring you liked? We'll go pick it up soon."

There it was, a dazzling 3-carat pear-shaped ring. It was a beauty, and a rare one at that.

Aria had been eyeing it forever, but Milton had always played it cool, never giving in. When he finally caved, Aria's tears of frustration turned into tears