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.

bracelet on

"Considering our tight-knit bond,

two, wouldn't it be perfect for each of us to

them out, Leanne met their gazes and said, "I'm blessed to

the center of attention throughout the banquet until the auction concluded. People continuously approached her to offer a toast or start

a bit drunk, Curtis draped his coat over her

down the window to

her hair as she sat on Curtis' lap, their lips meeting amidst

his suit jacket, Curtis' hand trailed up her bare

steal my crystal chain?" Leanne playfully accused

this?" Curtis' voice accompanied the cool metal

stunned.

eyes mysterious, he continued to kiss her slowly,

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