The cold, smooth sensation of the bracelet caressed Leanne's wrist, carrying the weight of generations of the Richardson family legacy. Beyond its value, the bracelet stood for the passage of heritage through the family line.

She hadn't expected the heirloom to be passed to her instead of Phillip's future wife, especially not in front of the entire family. It was a complete surprise.

Did it mean Jennifer had finally accepted her?

As the weighty jade pressed against her wrist, Leanne said, "Thanks, Jennifer."

"We're family, dear," Jennifer replied with a gentle look. "You deserve it."

Leanne paused, then corrected herself: "Thanks, Jennifer."

Nearby, Mary sat smiling broadly, her pride hidden behind her serene expression.

When Leanne returned with the bracelet, Joy and Selina supported her by each arm like two eager pages.

glued to the bracelet on

reasoned earnestly, "Considering our tight-knit bond, sharing one with me

to be outdone, "Here. If you have two, wouldn't

their gazes and

the center of attention throughout the banquet until the auction concluded. People continuously approached

she started to feel a bit drunk, Curtis draped his coat over her shoulders as

in the car, she rolled down the window to let in some

Curtis' lap, their lips meeting amidst the dim light and the whoosh

beneath his suit jacket, Curtis' hand trailed up her bare

crystal chain?"

you talking about this?" Curtis' voice accompanied the cool metal that touched her ankle, winding up

stunned. "What are

eyes mysterious, he continued to kiss her slowly, murmuring, "Locking you

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