She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1130

The tasting menu he ordered was their signature, and it didn't come cheap. Yet, Daphne seemed completely unappreciative. Everett let out a heavy, resigned sigh. Well, it was fine... This was the last time anyway.

"No, it's not that at all! It's delicious," Daphne said quickly, terrified he might misunderstand. She hurriedly picked up her fork and started devouring the food. In truth, the meal was spectacular. She wasn't exactly a food snob, but she knew good food when she tasted it. She had just been so wrapped up in her nerves about the proposal that she completely forgot to actually eat. "It's amazing, really. So good."

Watching her wolf down the expensive meal like she was in a fast-food drive-thru only made Everett's gaze darken further. Fine dining was supposed to be an elegant experience; the way she was eating felt like a brush-off. He sighed again. He and Daphne... they really weren't a match.

Soon, Daphne finished, happily wiping her mouth with a napkin before sitting up straight. She watched as Everett turned to retrieve something from his messenger bag. Is it finally happening? She held her breath. So he really was waiting until after dinner to propose!

Her heart drummed against her ribs. Watching him pull the velvet box from his bag felt like pure torture, as if time had shifted into agonizingly slow motion. Finally, he placed the box on the table and flipped it open.

"I do!"

"What?" Everett asked just as Daphne realized there was no engagement ring inside.

It was an entire jewelry set. The Vermilion Coral Suite—a matching necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring.

Daphne blinked in absolute confusion. The exquisite coral set looked incredibly expensive and meticulously crafted. But she couldn't understand why he was giving it to her. Was this... still a proposal? If not, what was it for?

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