Chapter 15 The Bracelet Acknowledges Its Owner

George was composed. He calmly followed from behind and went into the house.

William was taken aback. He was dumbstruck as he witnessed the scene unfold before him and asked, “Grandpa also knows my comrades?”

Upon hearing this, Danny stumbled and didn’t know what to say.

He was genuinely worried that William might go up there and invite trouble. Therefore, he spoke solemnly. “Ms. Burnett is your brother’s fiancée. It would be wise to be more discreet with your words going forward”

What he truly meant was, “You should be more cautious and thoughtful in your actions from now on!”

Boom!

William felt as though lightning had struck him.

Did my comrades just abandon me?

The battle hasn’t even begun, but it’s already over.

up the Milly also felt uneasy. She had initially thought that Andrew would invite her to the house to clear misunderstanding. She could leave afterward. However, she had finished dinner, but Andrew still hadn’t mentioned it.

Meanwhile, George seemed oblivious to the situation. He was casually reading the newspaper as if nothing had happened.

Only William….

She had no idea what she had done to offend him. Since they arrived at the house, that guy had been. glaring at her with a fierce and distrustful gaze as if she were a traitor.

Realizing it was getting late, and her family might start to worry if she didn’t return soon.

Milly couldn’t hold back and finally spoke up, “Andrew, you invite me here to discuss about the

engagement,”

remembered it and tapped his cane along with

I knew I had

and waited for

your grandma left, Andrew motioned

him.

returned with a delicate wood box

the box, opened it, and revealed a bracelet embellished with scattered diamonds and intricate patterns. The jewelry exuded an understated

15 The Bracelet Acknowledges

out all

was unclear whether George’s action was swift or if the braclet was too smooth. Before she could comprehend, the bracelet had slipped onto her

fair skin contrasted elegantly with the silver–brown accessory, making her look more

what are you doing?”

He was surprised that the bracelet would slip onto Milly’s wrist

is

He stood up unsteadily with his cane, fixed an earnest gaze on Milly, and said, “Girly,

wrist sway slightly. When she glanced down, it remained there, almost as

up again, Andrew had walked away with the aid of

stood up. She anxiously tried to remove the

her wrist.

have constricted. It resisted all

to put on just moments

she seemed oblivious to

hand firmly to prevent her from

will recognize its owner. It is said to be made of infernal lead, and it’s indestructible. Once it recognizes its owner, it will never let go. My

Milly

her eyes coldly and looked at him. She avoided his touch and confronted,

and distant, and George struggled

as if she could see through

is a joke from the older generation. It doesn’t count. Besides, my grandpa is still abroad, and we can’t even verify the

find a way to take

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