Chapter 4

"Tess, the custom engagement ring I ordered for you from Chaumet has arrived at the Haverford store. Feel free to stop by and have a look whenever you have the chance."

Chaumet was a prestigious, internationally renowned diamond ring brand.

Tessa had only agreed to the arranged marriage just days ago, yet the custom ring had already arrived. Had it been ordered ahead of time?

Tessa didn't press for more information. "Okay," she replied.

...

When she arrived at the Chaumet store, the staff eagerly presented the ring. "Ms. Yates, this is the engagement ring Mr. Jacobson had custom-made for you."

Tessa picked up the ring and studied it closely.

The centerpiece was a striking five-carat blue diamond, set in a band decorated with tiny pink and colorless diamonds. Its brilliance shimmered under the light, enchanting everyone who looked at it. "This ring also has the initials of you and Mr. Jacobson engraved inside."

Tessa took a closer look at the engraving, which unmistakably read "SJ TY."

It was evident that a lot of thought had gone into the design.

She slid the ring onto her finger, and it fit perfectly.

"It's stunning," the staff member complimented, clearly impressed.

Just as she admired the ring, Zachary's voice suddenly came from behind her. "Tessa, what are you doing here?"

She frowned and turned around.

As soon as she did, Zachary released Wendy's hand.

A cold glimmer flashed in Wendy's eyes, but it disappeared just as quickly, and her expression settled back into its usual calm demeanor.

Tessa wasn't surprised to find Zachary with Wendy.

She gave him a sweet smile and replied, "I came to try on this ring."

At the sound of her words, Zachary moved closer. The moment his eyes landed on the ring on Tessa's finger, his expression darkened instantly.

With a bright smile, Tessa twirled her hand, letting the dazzling diamond sparkle in the light. "So, what do you think? Isn't it beautiful?"

A flash of anger flickered in Zachary's eyes. "It's not."

Both of them knew exactly what the ring signified.

Zachary had always viewed Tessa as obedient and understanding, never once considering that she might desire something that wasn't hers to claim.

something he could never offer

frankly, Tessa wasn't worthy of

cold, and he

smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates.

help

call Zachary had taken

attend to was nothing more than shopping for

need to explain himself and

diamond at its center had to be at least five carats, and it

ring must be worth seven or eight million dollars. How could Tessa even think of trying it

Wendy's tone, Tessa merely responded with a disinterested, "Okay," before turning her attention back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the

that ring is absolutely

I think

expression grew dark with frustration. "Tessa,

tilting her head

are you trying on the ring for? Are you pressuring me for a wedding?" he snapped, his

of

I are only here today because Mrs. Gomez asked us to

mentioned was

by Zachary's mother. She's already made her decision, so don't even think about becoming part

quiet laugh as she glanced at the

her,

was lost in his own delusions, convinced she was trying

was eager to flaunt

a small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel

I see," Tessa said, her voice calm and

visibly thrown off by her lack

didn't she

hoping to detect a hint

remained stoic, leaving Wendy

pretending to be unfazed, or did she genuinely not care

darkened with

try

future between us. Your attempts to pressure

background, how could you even think we'd be a

continued to berate her, "Just look at yourself. You're an

unleashing a stream of

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

at her lips as

that logic, Ms. Cox is the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell me, who's

fury surged, his chest rising and falling as he snapped, "Are

calm,

get any ideas about me

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