“Eleven million.” Emily smiled as she raised her paddle.
Annabelle was about to bid too, but her mother gently pressed her hand and shook her head.
Kristina’s eyes were a mix of helplessness and a silent warning. She understood her daughter’s feelings, her reluctance and struggle.
But it wasn’t worth offending the Passos family over this.
Annabelle bit her lip, feeling a bit defiant.
In the end, the bracelet went to Emily for eleven million.
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Friday.
The bracelet arrived at Connor's office, delivered by a special courier. He took the elegant box, opened it with anticipation, and the mysterious violet hue immediately caught his eye.
Connor gazed at the bracelet, his joy obvious as he pictured Camila wearing it.
A small smile tugged at his lips as he pressed the intercom.
Before long, Camila entered his office.
Connor smiled warmly as he approached her, whispering, “Let’s go to the lounge.”
Camila's cheeks turned a faint pink, and she frowned slightly. “Mr. Connor, I still have work to finish. I should go.”
Ever since their relationship began, Connor often used work as an excuse to call her into his office for some affectionate moments.
Every time Camila walked in, he would frost the glass walls, making their privacy a ticking clock before someone noticed.
Camila had forbidden him from frosting the walls anymore.
Noticing her serious expression, a playful glint appeared in Connor’s eyes. “I just wanted to give you a gift, are you overthinking it?”
Camila’s blush deepened, and she shot him a slightly annoyed look.
Connor watched her pout, his heart fluttering.
He chuckled softly, “It’s lunchtime, no one’s around. Giving you a gift here should be fine, right?”
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