NovelEnglishThe Billionaire's Hidden Bride A Lifetof Love 698 Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Chapter 698 This Necklace Is Truly One-of-a-kind A breathtaking diamond necklace glittered under the stage lights. Even from afar, Linsey could clearly see the intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns etched into its surface.
Every delicate pattern revealed the soft, natural texture of uncut diamonds, glowing with an elegant sheen.
She couldn't look away. The necklace held her completely spellbound.
Just a seat away, Collin caught the subtle shift in Linsey's expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt had been years-four, to be exact-since he had seen that kind of light in her eyes.
His pulse quickened without warning, and his chest felt inexplicably warm.
The auctioneer's voice cut through the quiet awe. "Ladies and gentlemen, allowto present tonight's crowning jewel, the Star of the Desert. This extraordinary piece was created by master designer Amy Estrada, who dedicated five years to perfecting it. Crafted from the rare Speossau diamonds, this necklace is truly one- of-a-kind." "No wonder it's so dazzling!" "Even if I walk away with nothing tonight, just seeing this in person makes the trip worth it." "There's maybe a handful of people here who can afford to bid on something like that." "Wait, this reminds me-wasn't it a few years back that Mr. Riley supposedly dropped a billion on a necklace for his wife? Sound familiar?" "Ssaid that was just gossip, though." "True or not, if Ms. Walton shows the slightest interest, Mr. Riley could easily take hthis piece, too." "Now I'm really curious to see what he does." As the voices around her buzzed with curiosity, Linsey felt a sudden chill replace the excitement that had just begun to build in her chest.
Only a handful of people knew the truth behind the story-that four years ago, the founder of CR Corporation really did spend a billion dollars on a necklace.
Back then, right after she married Collin, she hadn't yet discovered that her husband was the mysterious and powerful founder of CR Corporation.
Back when the rumor first surfaced, Linsey couldn't help but suspect Collin might be behind it.
Now, with the benefit of hindsight, she realized the signs had been there all along.
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Plenty of hints had slipped through his actions, but her own tangled her emotions had kept her from seeing the truth-that Collin was the man behind CR Corporation.
What was more, during that time, Collin had still been confined to an wheelchair making it nearly impossible for her to associate him with someone so influential. A flicker of irony crossed Linsey's eyes as the memory settled in.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven after four long years, the sting of betrayal hadn't completely dulled. The pain still tightened around her chest whenever she revisited that chapter.
"Do you like the necklace, Linsey?" Gorman's voice cut into her spiral of thoughts.
She took a moment before blinking slowly and answering in a composed tone, "Not really." She told the lie without a moment's hesitation.
Truthfully, she found the necklace captivating. But accepting another gift from Gorman was something she wasn't willing to do.
After considering for a moment, Gorman added, "To me, it looks like it was made for you. It reflects the grace and quiet strength you carry."
His comment caught Linsey slightly off guard. She let out a soft, almost amused breath and replied, "Were you not listening to the auctioneer listening to the earlier? This necklace is considered a once-in-a-lifetpiece. The real question is whether I'm even good enough to wear it, not the other way around. If anyone overheard you, they'd probably think I was full of myself." Exclusive Offer For You Claim Now
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