Her Seven Little Bodyguards

Seeing that Vania shirked from introducing the pendant, Melanie let out a sneer. Only then did she walk to the center of the crowd and say confidently, “As far as I know, this pendant is a recent design by Master Mia Stravinsky. It’s a special honor that the pendant is being shown to the public for the first time at the ‘Quest for Love’ appraisal event, which gives us the honor to be the first to see it. Master Mia is an expert in the design and carving of jewelry, and this pendant is no exception. It’s entirely carved out of marble… On closer inspection, I’d say Master Mia designed the pendant as an expression of her love.”

“That’s splendid of you, Miss Melanie! How impressive of you to be able to grasp so many design ideas so quickly!”

“I didn’t understand it at first, but your explanation really enlightened me, Miss Melanie.”

Some people even gauged Melanie’s mind and buttered her up, saying, “President Luke is a giant among men, whereas Miss Melanie is so erudite. They really make a perfect match.”

Melanie simply let these words of flattery go to her head. So what if Vania has just set me up? Right now, I’m still the center of attention at the event. And besides, this pendant is Master Mia’s work. Some people are guessing that she’s the organizer of this appraisal event. Even if she isn’t, she’ll definitely pay close attention to it. Perhaps she’ll take notice of me because of this.

Fantasy Daydream Jewelry, a jewelry brand under Luke Corporation, had always wanted to collaborate with Mia, but it hadn’t been able to get the opportunity. If I can help Hanson secure a collaboration with Master Mia, I’ll definitely hold a special place in his heart! Melanie hugged herself while indulging in wishful thinking.

Just then, Vania’s soft voice suddenly spoke. “Love is not love which alters it when alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove: O, no! It is an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.”

Dumbfounded by her abrupt recitation from Shakespeare, everyone instantly turned their attention to Vania.

we do, that there’s another meaning behind this piece of work? The three of them fixed

with enamel. Marble, which was commonly used in ancient Greece and Rome, is used in place of other gemstones—to symbolize permanence, I guess. As for why the pendant is embellished in gold instead of any other color, I think that’s because Master Mia wanted to

really so? For some reason, I’m

she was able to design such an everlasting piece

Vania does have unique insights, after all. These design ideas are totally beyond

was good, but we couldn’t help feeling that

face showed a look of admiration, which

at this very moment.

and Morgan suddenly came forward and looked at Vania with adoration. Morales, the older

about them at all. Because of that, they had no one to consult about questions regarding jewelry design. Now

shy and would hide at the sight of strangers. Therefore, it

Vania’s eyes were instantly replaced with tenderness when she saw the two little boys. They were Hanson and Melanie’s children, so she was supposed to keep her distance or even refrain from talking to them altogether. However, the affinity that she felt spontaneously toward them

said so much florid and highfalutin stuff, but who knows if what you said is right or wrong? After all, you’re not

at the two kids behind Melanie. Although she felt very close to them, they