Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 364

Chapter 364 The Pink Diamond

Before long, Mason walked straight up to Roxanne and Ethan.

His smile carried no emotional warmth as he nodded in greeting.

“Mr. Jackson, it’s a pleasure.”

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Eyes from all around turned their way, filled with curiosity and gossip, along with a hint of anticipation for what this heir might do.

Ethan said nothing, waiting for him to continue,

Mason’s calm gaze was humble but measured.

“My boss had something come up at the last minute and can’t be here in person, but she asked me to tell you that she’s very much looking forward to working with you. This is a welcome gift from her.”

The exquisite piece came in an equally elaborate jewelry box.

When he opened it, a pink diamond rested inside.

Both the quality and size were exceptional, rarely seen on the market.

Ethan froze, his fingertips trembling as he took it, asking hoarsely, “Your boss … where is she?”

Mason maintained his refined and modest demeanor, smiling. “She’s already left due to some business.”

With that, he nodded and left.

Ethan looked down at the pink diamond in his hand for a long time without moving.

This diamond was identical to the one he’d used to make her ring back then.

Is it her?

It is her

It must be her!

Ethan’s throat tightened as the surging emotions in his heart nearly overwhelmed him.

Although Roxanne didn’t know the full story, watching his reaction, she could roughly guess what was going on.

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So that meant… Stonewarden Group’s newly appointed CEO was actually that woman?

No… impossible.

How could it be!

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Three whole years had passed. If she’d really been at Stonewarden Group, there was no way Roxanne wouldn’t have received any word of it.

But what if …

What if her father had deliberately hidden it from her?

In that instant, all color drained from Roxanne’s face, and her body swayed uncontrollably.

She had no energy left to worry about Ethan beside her. Her mind was in chaos, unable to sort through anything.

Soon, someone came out to host tonight’s reception.

But much like Mason’s explanation, today’s guest of honor couldn’t attend.

After a round of apologies and pleasantries, the host took the opportunity to announce the partnership between Stonewarden Group and Jackson Group.

At these words, everyone’s eyes turned to Ethan.

Rumors had been circulating that the Jackson Group CEO was increasingly dissatisfied with Stonewarden Group and was planning to terminate the partnership once the contract expired. Quite a few people had been watching eagerly, wondering if they might get a chance.

Now that Stonewarden Group’s people had publicly announced this news, what would Ethan’s reaction be?

Ethan’s long, elegant fingers still held the jewelry box, motionless.

He didn’t even look at the person on stage.

His eyes were dark and unfathomable, his thoughts unknown.

His silence meant consent,

It seemed the renewal between Stonewarden Group and Jackson Group was a done deal.

After the host finished speaking and stepped down, the others found it rather dull. They gathered in small groups to drink and network, hatting about today’s mysterious woman

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Chapter 364 The Pink Diamond

who hadn’t shown up.

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Roxanne felt a suffocating anger building inside her as she demanded in a low voice, “Didn’t you say you weren’t willing to renew? Why didn’t you speak up just now?”

Ethan glanced at her but said nothing.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Roxanne realized her voice had gotten too loud. Reining in her emotions, she lowered her voice. “Don’t tell me it’s because that woman sent you a diamond and you’re already smitten? Ethan, I didn’t know you were so shallow.”

Ethan rubbed his fingers together and said coolly, “Don’t try to provoke me with those words. If you’re so capable, sabotage the partnership yourself. Otherwise, shut up.”

He turned and walked out without a backward glance. Roxanne hurried after him.

She grabbed the hem of his jacket.

“Ethan!”

He didn’t turn around or speak.

Roxanne couldn’t describe what she was feeling, only vaguely sensing that something was slipping away beyond her control. There was so little she could hold onto. Everything she cared about, she couldn’t keep.

“I … ”

Her voice was hoarse and strained. “That’s not what I meant.”

Ethan turned his head, looking down at her. “What you mean doesn’t matter to me. Let go.”

Roxanne shook her head, gripping even tighter.

“Ethan, I just like you. Don’t treat me this way…

“There are plenty of people interested in me.” The words were arrogant and imperious, yet coming from him, they seemed perfectly natural.

Ethan showed no mercy, pulling his jacket from her grasp bit by bit, his voice cold. “Roxanne, I didn’t always hate you this much. If you had agreed to cooperate with me properly back then, I might have even been grateful. But what lid you do?”

Playing both sides, pulling that double–agent routine.

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Not only trying to turn the tables, but also attempting to eliminate Dawn from the picture at the same time.

Her smugness was utterly repulsive.

Ethan’s eyes held only indifference. That deep gaze made Roxanne feel completely mortified. His voice was icy, as cold as the night itself. “You know perfectly well why I kept playing along with you. If you weren’t Vincent West’s adopted daughter, I would have sent you to prison long ago. Does that make it clear enough for you?”

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Chapter 364 The Pink Diamond

Chapter 364 The Pink Diamond

Before long, Mason walked straight up to Roxanne and Ethan.

His smile carried no emotional warmth as he nodded in greeting.

“Mr. Jackson, it’s a pleasure.”

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Eyes from all around turned their way, filled with curiosity and gossip, along with a hint of anticipation for what this heir might do.

Ethan said nothing, waiting for him to continue,

Mason’s calm gaze was humble but measured.

“My boss had something come up at the last minute and can’t be here in person, but she asked me to tell you that she’s very much looking forward to working with you. This is a welcome gift from her.”

The exquisite piece came in an equally elaborate jewelry box.

When he opened it, a pink diamond rested inside.

Both the quality and size were exceptional, rarely seen on the market.

Ethan froze, his fingertips trembling as he took it, asking hoarsely, “Your boss … where is she?”

Mason maintained his refined and modest demeanor, smiling. “She’s already left due to some business.”

With that, he nodded and left.

Ethan looked down at the pink diamond in his hand for a long time without moving.

This diamond was identical to the one he’d used to make her ring back then.

Is it her?

It is her

It must be her!

Ethan’s throat tightened as the surging emotions in his heart nearly overwhelmed him.

Although Roxanne didn’t know the full story, watching his reaction, she could roughly guess what was going on.

1/4

20:20 Fri, Dec 19 T G.

Chapter 364 The Pink Diamond

So that meant… Stonewarden Group’s newly appointed CEO was actually that woman?

No… impossible.

How could it be!

25%

+20 Free Coins

Three whole years had passed. If she’d really been at Stonewarden Group, there was no way Roxanne wouldn’t have received any word of it.

But what if …

What if her father had deliberately hidden it from her?

In that instant, all color drained from Roxanne’s face, and her body swayed uncontrollably.

She had no energy left to worry about Ethan beside her. Her mind was in chaos, unable to sort through anything.

Soon, someone came out to host tonight’s reception.

But much like Mason’s explanation, today’s guest of honor couldn’t attend.

After a round of apologies and pleasantries, the host took the opportunity to announce the partnership between Stonewarden Group and Jackson Group.

At these words, everyone’s eyes turned to Ethan.

Rumors had been circulating that the Jackson Group CEO was increasingly dissatisfied with Stonewarden Group and was planning to terminate the partnership once the contract expired. Quite a few people had been watching eagerly, wondering if they might get a chance.

Now that Stonewarden Group’s people had publicly announced this news, what would Ethan’s reaction be?

Ethan’s long, elegant fingers still held the jewelry box, motionless.

He didn’t even look at the person on stage.

His eyes were dark and unfathomable, his thoughts unknown.

His silence meant consent,

It seemed the renewal between Stonewarden Group and Jackson Group was a done deal.

After the host finished speaking and stepped down, the others found it rather dull. They gathered in small groups to drink and network, hatting about today’s mysterious woman

who hadn’t shown up.

Roxanne felt a suffocating anger building inside her as she demanded in a low voice, “Didn’t you say you weren’t willing to renew? Why didn’t you speak up just now?”

Ethan glanced at her but said nothing.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Roxanne realized her voice had gotten too loud. Reining in her emotions, she lowered her voice. “Don’t tell me it’s because that woman sent you a diamond and you’re already smitten? Ethan, I didn’t know you were so shallow.”

Ethan rubbed his fingers together and said coolly, “Don’t try to provoke me with those words. If you’re so capable, sabotage the partnership yourself. Otherwise, shut up.”

He turned and walked out without a backward glance. Roxanne hurried after him.

She grabbed the hem of his jacket.

“Ethan!”

He didn’t turn around or speak.

Roxanne couldn’t describe what she was feeling, only vaguely sensing that something was slipping away beyond her control. There was so little she could hold onto. Everything she cared about, she couldn’t keep.

“I … ”

Her voice was hoarse and strained. “That’s not what I meant.”

Ethan turned his head, looking down at her. “What you mean doesn’t matter to me. Let go.”

Roxanne shook her head, gripping even tighter.

“Ethan, I just like you. Don’t treat me this way…

“There are plenty of people interested in me.” The words were arrogant and imperious, yet coming from him, they seemed perfectly natural.

Ethan showed no mercy, pulling his jacket from her grasp bit by bit, his voice cold. “Roxanne, I didn’t always hate you this much. If you had agreed to cooperate with me properly back then, I might have even been grateful. But what lid you do?”

Playing both sides, pulling that double–agent routine.

Not only trying to turn the tables, but also attempting to eliminate Dawn from the picture at the same time.

Her smugness was utterly repulsive.

Ethan’s eyes held only indifference. That deep gaze made Roxanne feel completely mortified. His voice was icy, as cold as the night itself. “You know perfectly well why I kept playing along with you. If you weren’t Vincent West’s adopted daughter, I would have sent you to prison long ago. Does that make it clear enough for you?”

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