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.

he could

wasn't worthy of

cold, and

a sweet smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary and I are

couldn't help but sneer

had taken earlier had

to attend to was nothing more

explain himself and silently

finger. The blue diamond at its center had to be at least five carats,

Tessa even think of trying it on? Wasn't she

her attention back to admiring the ring on her finger, unfazed by the tension in the air. She couldn't help but acknowledge Stephen's impeccable

Yates, that ring is absolutely stunning,"

I think it's beautiful

dark with frustration.

confusion, tilting her head as she met his

for? Are you pressuring me

corners of Wendy's

here today because Mrs.

mentioned was Zachary's mother,

mother. She's already made her

couldn't help but let out a quiet laugh as she glanced

had designed for her, yet they were

delusions, convinced she

eager to flaunt Yanis' supposed

Gomez family was nothing more than a small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel

said, her voice calm and

both paused, visibly thrown

she

Tessa's face, hoping to detect

expression remained stoic, leaving Wendy

to be unfazed, or did she genuinely

expression darkened with

some kind of joke? You knew Wendy and I were coming to try on rings today, didn't you? Did

make this clear-there's no future between us. Your attempts to pressure me into marriage won't

how could you even think

berate her, "Just look at yourself.

unleashing a stream

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

tugged at her lips as

the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell me, who's really the one embarrassing

his chest rising and falling as he snapped,

was calm, almost

on if you want. But don't get any ideas

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