Her Seven Little Bodyguards

As the lights dimmed in the conference hall, everyone turned their gaze to the main stage, listening as the emcee announced, “Now, I announce that the ‘Quest of Love’ appraisal event officially begins. Feel free to start appraising the products, everyone.”

The jewelry designers and successful business people attending the event were engaging in small talks with one another when they paused before a ring at the same time. The ring, made entirely of platinum, was precisely the one Melanie had chosen just now.

“Oh, this ring’s design is really unique. I wonder if there’s a story behind it,” said the owner of Capstone Realty, a real estate company.

“Indeed, it’s a fine piece of work, though I know nothing about its design. Haha…”

The other business people were interested in the ring as well. They heaped flattery on one another, but none of them could tell the story behind the ring.

Feeling that it was time for her to shine, Melanie stepped forward and ran her fingers through her hair in an attractive way. Then, she introduced herself with a smile, saying, “Hi, everyone. I’m Melanie Greyson, President Luke’s companion. Gentlemen, this ring is designed by Mr. Sam Cruz, who got the inspiration when he proposed to his lover with a red rose in his hand…”

The instant Melanie said that, the businessmen and jewelry designers around her knitted their brows slightly.

However, Melanie didn’t notice anything wrong. She proceeded to introduce the bracelet next to her, saying, “This bracelet is named ‘Chain of Love,’ and it’s designed in the shape of handcuffs to put the cuffs on the love between every couple so that it lasts forever…” She talked endlessly, introducing the bracelet with pride written all over her face.

A long while later, though, she didn’t receive compliments and gasps of admiration as she had imagined. Instead, these business people and jewelry designers seemed to be pointing at her and whispering something among themselves with visible mockery on their faces.

President Luke’s companion?

what gave her the confidence to come forward and explain Sam Cruz’s works without even knowing her

wished for the ground to open

in an instant. What the hell is going on? How could these pieces of information be wrong? It

to make a fool of myself in front of so many people! Trembling all over with rage, she gnashed her teeth

over to the crowd, carrying herself with such outstanding deportment and grace that everyone stared at her without being able

beauty! To think that an evening gown

enviable

this lady? She

two sons unconsciously stepped into the crowd, wanting to see what the young woman was up

mad with jealousy, and her eyes

crowd, she spoke in a confident and poised manner. “Hi, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Vania Greyson, the head of Galaxy

at the ring, she said in a businesslike tone, “This ring is designed by Miss Samantha Cruz. One day, her lover got down on one knee in front of her with a rose in his hand and made a lifetime vow…” After studying the bracelet, she darted a glance at Melanie with a wry smile. “This bracelet’s name is ‘Forbidden,'” she said, stressing the word “Forbidden.” Then, she continued, “It’s designed in the shape of handcuffs to warn those who are in love to uphold their principles and not cross the boundary into the forbidden area… In other words, this bracelet isn’t so much about love as about staying

“What a great explanation!”