Chapter 4


Shawn pretended he didn't see her plight, but Pearl stepped in a few times to help out and even started chatting with her. Allison thought Pearl was different, but it turned out she looked down on her just like the rest.

It was really ridiculous.-

The night she agreed to the arranged engagement, her father restored her credit card access, and fifty grand felt as insignificant as fifty cents to her.

"Give me the necklace. Pearl, I'll make sure you get a new birthday gift later," Shawn said. "Allison didn't know any better, I'm sorry."

Pearl glanced between Allison and Shawn and was stuck in a bind. Not handing over the necklace would disrespect Shawn. But if she did, it would suggest the necklace was fake, embarrassing Allison—and, by extension, Shawn, since Allison was his girlfriend.

"If he wants it, just give it to him," Allison said, arms crossed, giving Shawn a cold stare. Pearl reluctantly handed the necklace over.

Kate suddenly chimed in, "Shawn, don't go blaming Allison. She meant well."

anger. Someone suggested playing a game to break

not a fan of such gatherings. She moved to a quiet corner of the room and settled on a sofa. Shawn, still looking stern, followed and sat beside her. Allison ignored

short on cash, you could've gone for something

it's fake, just give it back to me," Allison replied, her eyes still glued to her phone, her tone

you're embarrassing

breath, and then opened them wide. She turned

you? The receipt's in the box. Can't you check it yourself? Or do I need to take you to

the necklace was genuine. His expression softened, and he spoke more gently, "Why didn't you mention the

She went back to her phone, leaving Shawn to

while, Shawn apologized quietly, "Sorry, I misunderstood you

stayed by her

and looked up, she caught Shawn watching Kate. Kate had lost the game and was being egged on to drink. Initially, Shawn held back. But when he saw Kate down her third drink and go for a fourth, he stood up and quickly walked over to snatch

this, Kate. Are you trying to make yourself

All eyes turned to

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