Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Vance flipped through the invoices and suddenly let out a cold laugh.

“Sir?” Vivian paused, unsure what the problem was.

“It’s nothing. Pull out all ten,” Vance said gruffly.

“Vance?” Catherine murmured, sensing the shift in his mood.

Vivian caught sight of Rebecca slowly emerging from the back and asked with concern, “How are you feeling?”

Vance and Catherine both turned, spotting her at the same time. Rebecca didn’t know if it was her imagination, but Vance’s eyes seemed to be blazing with fire.

Vivian attended to her and said, “Please sit for a moment, okay? I’ll finish showing them the watches, and then I’ll appraise your rings.”

“What rings?” Vance asked warily, his gaze landing on the two jade rings in the display case.

“These two?” His finger tapped against the counter glass, his tone carrying even more pressure.

Vivian couldn’t understand why he was asking or how to respond, but these items were consigned by Rebecca, having nothing

to do with him.

Rebecca didn’t want Vivian to be stuck in the middle, so she spoke up. “Yes, it’s these two.”

The anger in Vance’s eyes intensified. “You’ve really outdone yourself.”

This was not a compliment, but Rebecca remained cool. “Thank you, I’m flattered.”

“Come over here!” he exploded.

She sat down and stayed put, defying him. He stormed over, towering in front of her.

Perhaps because they were in public, he tried to suppress his anger as much as possible, but his words were laced with heavy sarcasm. “I never realized a thief was in my house. It could have been emptied, and I wouldn’t even know it.”

Rebecca stayed silent, but he pressed on. “Are you that hard up for cash? The money I give you is not enough?”

“Not really.” She shrugged. “I’ve just been decluttering lately–getting rid of things I don’t need anymore.”

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