Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 363

Chapter 363 The Ruby Necklace

“And he only took you to that island because he didn’t want you to go to Russia before your injuries healed. He even specially invited the Lincoln family back to the U.S. for your sake.

“With his power and status, if he really wanted to force you into being his girlfriend, he had a hundred ways to do it. But he didn’t.”

Riley lowered her gaze. “Yes, he hasn’t used any of them.”

Lara asked, “Is the conflict between you and Sebastian truly so great that it’s irreconcilable? You said you’re incompatible, that you can’t trust Sebastian anymore. Do you really trust him no longer?”

“I-” Riley choked up.

For a moment, she didn’t know how to answer.

If she truly couldn’t trust Sebastian, then why had she been so certain he wouldn’t hurt her when he asked her to accompany

him somewhere?

Lara sighed, “Although once trust is destroyed, it’s very hard to rebuild, it’s only ‘very hard,‘ not absolutely impossible. You should ask yourself what your feelings for Sebastianally are,6 and whether he is worth you placing your trust in him again.”

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Since I can’t truly let go of Sebastian, then…

“By the way, the Torres Group anniversary celebration is in two days. Why don’t you prepare and go with me?” Lara asked.

“Group anniversary?” Riley was taken aback.

“Yes. After a three–party price comparison, Torres Group confirmed we are the supplier for that shipment. They always invite suppliers to the anniversary. The invitation has already arrived,” Lara said. “You can take these few days to think things over.”

Although Lara thought Vince was a good man too, Riley only saw Vince as a friend.

But Riley’s feelings for Sebastian were more than just friendship.

“Alright, I’ll go with you that day,” Riley replied.

“Then shall we find time to pick out jewelry and a gown for the banquet?” Lara asked.

“A gown is enough. I have jewelry,” Riley said.

“Okay!” Lara said.

Returning to her room, Riley took out Bianca’s ruby necklace. 2/5

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Fortunately, Bianca was wearing thick clothes at the time, so the necklace wasn’t discovered by others. Otherwise, a child like Bianca couldn’t have kept it safe.

The name “Lopez” was engraved on it, in tiny letters. So Riley’s grandparents let Bianca use the surname Lopez temporarily until the adoption paperwork was completed, when it was changed to Anderson.

Riley’s mother grew up with her father and eventually became his wife. This necklace had always been with Bianca, witnessing her life.

It only left her when Bianca, in a foreign country, traded it for medicine and food, saving fifty orphans.

And now, the necklace was back in Riley’s hands. Looking at it, Riley felt as if she were seeing her mother.

If Mom were still here, how would she view Sebastian?

What would she say to me in my confusion?

“Mom, it seems I really do love Sebastian. I just lack some confidence.”

I lack confidence that trust can truly be rebuilt. I’m afraid of experiencing another failure.

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Carl came to Lara’s workplace to find her.

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She had previously suggested to Carl that if he couldn’t find suitable work, he could try coming to her company.

It took Carl quite a few days to come.

“Is what you said last time… still valid? Can I work here? I… I need money,” Carl said somewhat uneasily.

“Of course, you can,” Lara said. “In a moment, I’ll have my secretary show you around the company. You can get the details and see which position suits you.”

“Thank you!” Carl’s eyes were full of gratitude.

“By the way, you said you became a call boy because a family member was sick and you needed money. How much do you need now?” Lara asked.

“200,000 dollars,” Carl murmured.

“Send me your bank account number. I’ll transfer it to you shortly,” Lara said.

Carl looked astonished. “You’re going to give me 200,000? Aren’t you afraid I won’t be able to pay it back?”

Lara smiled, “Even if you really can’t pay it back, it’s fine. If you weren’t truly desperate, you probably wouldn’t have come to me for help.”

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Carl’s face flushed slightly.

“It’s okay. Everyone hopes for a helping hand when they’re in trouble. You helped me and pulled me out of a difficult situation back then. Isn’t it only right that I help you now?”

His eyes grew moist. “Thank you, thank you!”

Lara had Carl fill out a basic employee information form, then asked her secretary to show him around the company.

She herself contacted the finance department directly, instructing them to transfer 300,000 dollars to the bank account number Carl had provided on the form.

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