Seeing that she didn't know, Ivan took her hand and had her sit next to him. Then he told her a story he knew...
That same night, in a townhouse in the villa complex.
Monica was about to go to bed and stood by the window to draw the curtains. Suddenly she noticed there was still light coming from the room next door.
Huh?
Could Belinda still not be sleeping this late?
Monica went over out of curiosity and found the door wasn't properly shut, so she gently pushed open the half-closed door. She didn't see anyone on the bed.
As she stepped closer, she saw the woman in front of the bathroom mirror. Belinda was wearing a soft silk nightgown, appreciating herself in the mirror.
Monica breathed a sigh of relief and casually leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed, watching her.
Following her gaze, she saw Belinda lightly stroking the necklace around her neck.
"So pretty!" Monica couldn't help exclaiming as she walked over, "Who gave it to you?"
Hearing the voice, Belinda turned and was almost startled.
Just then, her daughter had come up to her and directly picked up the pendant, "I've never seen this necklace before? Must be expensive right? Latest Cartier? Can I borrow and wear it for a few days?"
Before Belinda could reply, her phone rang on the vanity.
Monica quickly glanced over and before Belinda could snatch up her phone, she caught sight of the caller ID - Algerone!
"Quick, answer it!" Monica was overjoyed and stared at her intently, "Hurry, hurry!" She was about to grab the phone.
Belinda took two steps back. Faced with her daughter's coercion, she could only answer it, "Hello?"
"Are you asleep yet?" The middle-aged man's voice came through.
Monica was extremely excited and got closer, wanting to eavesdrop. Belinda answered very awkwardly, "Not yet."
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