Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 144

He knew Cecilia wasn’t one for pearls; emeralds were more her style. These days, with pearls being farmed left and right, they hardly seemed special enough for her to wear. It meant that this particular necklace couldn’t have been her purchase.

Among her acquaintances, those who’d dare gift her jewelry were few, and even then, she’d only accept pieces that resonated with her

taste.

This pearl necklace had Rachel written all over it. That woman always aimed to be unconventional.

The thing was, it wasn’t worth much–a mere trinket. Just enough to make it awkward for Cecilia to decline.

Cecilia whispered, “I do like it. The craftsmanship is quite exquisite and it’s just a bit of fun to wear, that’s all.”

Tyrone squinted his eyes at her, “Take it off. Toss it. Don’t dawdle.”

When Tyrone got heated, family ties meant zip for him. It didn’t matter if she was his mother.

Cecilia couldn’t stand up to him. Through clenched teeth, she retorted, “Fine, I’ll toss it. Humph.”

necklace and flung it to the floor. “Wilma, take it, get it out of the young master’s sight.”

scooped up the necklace, and bolted

“Throw

thing, ma’am,”

what I

gou’re just a

in her

sat down, “I’m just bored, okay? You’re

could go abroad and live with

“Unless he’s dead, don’t you dare mention him. I want

his parents‘ affairs. They had always been this

changed the subject, “By the way, when I played cards yesterday, Mrs. Harrington asked about her daughter’s upcoming 18th

his forehead,

tossing, you owe me a new one. I want the best.”

out a couple of quarters Quintessa had given him and tossed them to Cecilia, “Go buy

then.”

Cecilia felt like shoving the coins back down his

of quarters for

on the table and stood up in fury, “Get

her surprise, Tyrone actually turned around. He wasn’t usually