Chapter 637

"This design was your boyfriend's work, wasn't it? It's so unique-and it even matches your bracelet," the clerk said, her sharp gaze locking onto the connection.

"Why didn't he come with you? Should we hold onto the ring for him to pick up, or are you taking it?" she asked, genuinely curious.

"I'll take it," I said, grabbing the men's ring and sliding it onto my thumb without hesitation.

She blinked in surprise, then smiled. "I have to admit, it actually suits you." "Thanks," I replied flatly, turning to leave with both rings in hand.

Not even five minutes after stepping out of the store, I noticed someone trailing

1. me.

I caught the guy's reflection in the side mirror of a parked car as I walked past. Acting like I hadn't seen anything, I let him follow. He didn't try to confront me or even come close-he just kept his distance. For two days.

It wasn't about money-or me, for that matter. He wasn't looking to hurt me.

But why the shadow act?

That was his question to answer. So, I flipped the script. I had someone tail them, which led me straight to their base.

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his surprise flickered for about

Kay, you're a rare sight

it?" I shot back, meeting his smirk head-on. "I assume you already know everything I've been up

and easy. "No harm

replied, my tone ice-cold. "Otherwise, this

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happening"

felt threatened, I wouldn't have come alone-I'd have called the

for

nodded slightly. "And while we're at it, stop contacting

at that.

else would there be?" I said, feigning cluelessness and carefully avoiding any mention of the man he'd

clearly convinced I hadn't noticed. "Don't overthink it. I only reached

She should've told you everything. What

a body? You know the saying: 'If someone's alive, you need to see them, if they're dead, you need to see their body.' Am I wrong?" I tilted

across his face before he quickly smoothed

the next heir

His gaze sharpened instantly.

an obstacle in the first place. Don't twist it," he

tone. What I meant was that someone as generous as you, stepping in as leader, would take the Hart

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