Chapter 23
“ It’s a secret . Either way , you won’t be disappointed , ” I replied perfunctorily . Want a birthday present from me ? Keep dreaming !
“ Linda , are you planning to get me the Cartier watch I like ? ”
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This shameless girl dares to say anything ! _ Ever since Pamela saw a classmate from a wealthy family wearing a Cartier watch that cost a few hundred thousand at school , she was constantly pestering me . _
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When Joana saw what Pâmela wanted , she immediately reinforced : “ Linda has always treated you like a sister and never refused you anything , right , Pamela ? _ ”
“ Yes ! Linda always treated me like I was her biological sister . _ Linda , why do n’t you get me my birthday present early like Joana did ? _ _ _ ”
As these two bitches echoed off each other , a moment of clarity hit me . They must have conspired to trap me and coerce me into promising her such an exorbitant gift . However , they now miscalculated . _ _ “ A gift frombirthday has to be given on the exact day to be meaningful . It loses meaning if given in advance , ” I replied with a bright smile .
“ I agree . And how can you so blatantly ask someone for a birthday present ? _ _ _ Carlos frowned too . _ _
Seeing that I did n’t agree with that , disgust flooded Pamela ‘s face , and she stretched her lower lip . _ _ However , I acted as if she didn’t notice my displeasure with her , shifting my gaze to Joana ‘s wrist in mock astonishment .. “ Joana , the bracelet you are wearing is stunning . _ Did you just buy it recently ? _ ”
As soon as my words were spoken , a distinct sign of unease crossed Carlos ‘ face . _ _ Not expecting me to suddenly notice the bracelet on her hand , Joana was also stunned for a moment before replying : “ Yes ” . _
“ Looks like Cartier , right ? _ ” I asked further .
Pamela , who was pouting , immediately glanced at Joana ‘s wrist at the word Cartier , suspicion written all over her face . _ _ _ _ _ “ Is it Cartier ? ”
“ What is Cartier ? _ ” my mother-in-law joined the conversation .
“ Cartier is a luxury brand whose products cost an arm and a leg ” , explained Pâmela . Then she looked at Joana . _ “ Why would you have a Cartier bracelet ? ”
The implication , of course , was this : how could you buy something from Cartier ? Joana was like a deer caught in the headlights . Since she could n’t deny that it was from Cartier , she could only stutter : “ It was … it was a gift ” .
“ This bracelet must have been a gift from your boyfriend when he was alive . I never knew he was so nice to you ! _ ” I carefully expounded on your behalf His .
“ How did you know it was a gift from her boyfriend ? ” Pamela ‘s and my mother – in-law’s gazes flew to Carlos before instantly looking away in the next instance .
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