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."

stayed silent, his face stormy with anger. Someone suggested playing a game to break the tension, so Kate laughed and joined them for drinks and

the room and settled

you were short on cash, you could've gone for

just give it back to me," Allison replied, her eyes still glued to her phone, her

realize you're embarrassing me

eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them wide.

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

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

She went back to her phone, leaving

Shawn apologized quietly,

intently on her game. Shawn stayed by her side without saying more, his gaze

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 the shot

Are you

room fell silent. All eyes turned to them. A defiant Kate met Shawn's angry gaze. "Why do

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