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

frankly, Tessa wasn't

and

beside him, Wendy gave Tessa a sweet smile. "What a coincidence, Ms. Yates. Zachary

help

had taken earlier

seemed the "business" he had to attend to was nothing more than shopping for

explain himself

The blue diamond at its center had to be at

even think of trying

responded with a disinterested, "Okay," before turning her attention back to admiring the ring on

absolutely stunning," Wendy remarked

think it's beautiful

with frustration. "Tessa, take off

her head as she met his

ring for? Are you pressuring me for a wedding?"

the corners of Wendy's

because Mrs. Gomez asked us to try

Gomez" she mentioned was

mother. She's already made her decision, so

quiet laugh as she glanced at the couple in

her, yet they were

delusions, convinced she was trying to pressure him into

to

Gomez family was nothing more than a small, insignificant household in Haverford-Samuel wouldn't even give them

said,

Zachary both paused, visibly thrown off by

didn't she

Tessa's face, hoping to detect a hint of jealousy

Tessa's expression remained stoic, leaving

or did she genuinely not care

darkened

coming to try on rings today, didn't you? Did

make this clear-there's no future between us. Your

about compatibility and status. With your background, how could you even think we'd be

"Just

unleashing a

Tessa, however, remained unfazed.

as she asked, "Am

haven't broken up. So, by that logic, Ms. Cox is the mistress-and you're the one cheating. So, tell me, who's

falling as he snapped, "Are you taking it

voice was calm, almost indifferent.

any ideas about me buying you

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