His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 456

Any single piece lying there could have bought a massive luxury penthouse right in the center of the city.

Helena sat nearby, watching with a radiant smile as she held a pearl necklace up against the collector doll.

"Cynthia, do you think this one looks pretty?"

"It's so pretty! Everything Grandma Helena gives me is pretty!" The little girl's mouth was incredibly sweet.

Virginia, however, was terrified by the sight.

She rushed over and softly called out, "Cynthia."

The little girl looked up, her big, bright eyes curving into crescent moons. "Mommy, you're here! Look, look, these are the toys Grandma gave me. They're so beautiful!"

Unaware of the true value of the jewelry, the little girl held up a seven-figure sapphire necklace and smiled brightly as she showed it off.

Virginia broke out in a cold sweat. She knelt down, gently unclasped the emerald strand from Cynthia's neck, and carefully placed it back into its velvet box.

"Sweetheart, these aren't toys. They're very expensive pieces of jewelry. We can't treat Grandma's precious things like toys. What if they break?"

Helena frowned and reached out to stop her.

"If they break, they break. It's just a few shiny rocks," she said dismissively, casually stuffing the pink diamond necklace into Cynthia's little pocket. "All of this will belong to you two eventually anyway. My precious girl can play with them however she wants."

Virginia's hands stalled, her expression stiffening slightly.

She had always known Helena treated her well, but today's generosity clearly crossed the boundary between an elder and a junior. The overwhelming enthusiasm made her feel deeply uneasy.

"Aunt Helena, this isn't appropriate." Virginia pulled the necklace out and insisted on putting it back in the box. "Cynthia is still young. She doesn't understand. She can't just accept things like this."

Helena looked at her, let out a soft sigh, and turned to call for Mrs. Higgins.

The thing she feared most had finally happened.

Not only had Archer investigated and discovered the truth, but he had also told Helena.

"Aunt Helena..." Her throat was so tight she could barely squeeze the words out.

"Still calling me Aunt Helena?" Helena patted the back of her hand. "Archer told me everything about the hardships you've endured these past few years. The Vanderbilt family failed you... and that bastard son of mine just didn't realize how lucky he was."

"But I know you. I understand your nature better than anyone. You might look cold on the outside, but your heart is incredibly soft."

Virginia lowered her eyes, her mind completely scrambled in turmoil.

"Studying abroad while raising a child all by yourself for all these years... you must have suffered so much." Helena held her hands, her voice dripping with compassion. "Archer grew up bound by strict rules and never learned how to express his feelings properly, but his heart is truly yours."

"Virginia, the three of you have finally reunited after so much pain. Focus on living a good life together from now on. That's more important than anything else."