Chapter 23

Chapter 23

After the auction ended, Darwin walked in, holding a tray draped with a red cloth. Thea barely glanced at him until he approached her directly.

"What's this?" she asked, her heart fluttering slightly as she instinctively looked over at Nicolas.

Nicolas's gaze shifted to the tray. "Open it. It's for you. Consider it an apology on behalf of the Hendrix family and Avon Ventures for Jake's behavior."

Thea hesitated, then lifted the red cloth, revealing a pair of earrings. They were silver, shaped like crescent moons, each adorned with pure light blue gemstones that seemed to capture the glow of moonlight.

The earrings were none other than Moonlight Fantasy, the final creation of a world-renowned jewelry designer, with a starting bid of 10 million dollars. Nicolas had won them for close to 15 million dollars.

No woman could easily resist such exquisite jewelry, and Thea was no exception. Still, she shook her head. "Mr. Hendrix, thisis too much."

"If you hadn't spoken up today, I

a deal worth tens of millions of dollars. By telling the truth, you saved me from taking a major risk. These earrings are simply compensation for all the bonuses

who was known to be ruthless to not be angry and even acknowledge her contributions.

but wonder when Nicolas had started looking out for Jake so much, even

had always painted Nicolas in a negative light.

how, when his grandmother passed away in front of him, Nicolas hadn't so much as blinked. Jake had made him sound utterly indifferent to

her perception of the Hendrix family's leader had been shaped by Jake and

twist of irony, the man Jake had described as heartless was the first to truly

her skills or because of Jake, it didn't matter. What mattered was that Nicolas had given

announcement from headquarters came swiftly. Thea was cleared of any wrongdoing in the company

she was given a new role as secretary to the CEO's office at Avon Ventures, with authority equivalent

was eliminated. Coing forward, Jake would need

her belongings back into the office, she made a point

ajar, revealing Jake and Madelyn in an embrace. Madelyn sobbed uncontrollably in Jake's arms, her frail form trembling

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