Chapter 116 Buying The Ring

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stant designers, said, her voice laced with every detail according to our client's

Ma'am, this is the design you asked for," Joy, one of Mia hint of apprehension 7 personally visited the site and Do preferences. Please review it so we can start working on the project as soon as possible." She glanced at knowing how difficult she was to please-nothing short of perfection would do

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canned the design, nodding slightly "Hmm, everything seems good." she murmured, still absorbed in her review. "But..." She stopped mid-sentence as her phone chimed.

The notification showed a message from the private number. Mia held up her finger, gesturing for Joy to wait a moment, and unlocked her phone, curiosity tugging at her.

As she read the message, her eyes widened, and she instinctively licked her lips, trying to conceal her

nervousness.

Joy, give me a few minutes. I'll get back to you," she said, looking up with a forced calmness.

Sensing something urgent, Joy nodded and left the room without another word, leaving Mia alone with the unsettling message.

Maswallowed hard, her hand trembling as she stared at the message on her phone. The words seemed to Hap of the screen, chilling her to the core

Stay away from Alessandro Valentino, or be ready to see your children dead, one by one, mercilessly."

A cold wave of fear swept over her, tightening around her heart like a vice. Her mind raced, struggling to process the gravity of the threat. She gripped the phone, her knuckles turning white, as the weight of the

sank in Mia's thoughts spiraled-who could be behind this? Why target her children: She needed answers, but the terror coursing through her veins made it hard to think clearly. Her children were her Efe, her entire world, and her everything. A mother's instinct kicked in and she was willing to do anything for her children. Nothing was more important in her life than her children-not even her mafia husband.

For a brief moment, all the noise and activity around her faded into the background as panic set in. What was the supposed to do now?

"Where are you, Adam? Claire huffed on the phone.

to go ring shopping together as part of their strategy.

from the media would clicit national news and gossip about the superstar being

he still hadn't arrived. "I'm on my way." Adan replied on the

to wait

don't you go inside the store and

we were supposed to do it together, Claire

all, you girls take time in shopping, right?" Claire

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stepped inside the Tiffany store, instantly dazzled by the ne of diamonds. She had always dreamed of owning fine jewelry but never had the chance due to her many expenses. Though Adam provided her with a decent salary, her grandmother's medical bills, supporting her uncle's family, and paying rent and bills for her boyfriend left her with barely any money to buy herself good clothes. Buying

lighting. Claire wandered around, her eyes wide with awe as she glanced at the diamond necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and many other

approached with a professional smile that didn't reach her eyes. She scrutinized Claire from head to toe, clearly assessing her simple appearance and tasteless clothing. Internally, the sales associate grimaced, thinking about how often

associate asked, her tone a mix of skepticism and politeness, hoping this could be an

show me

and smirked before questioning arrogantly in a

taken aback by the

your

with condescension. "The shop you should go to is across the street. You'll find a ring within budget there." She pushed Claire intentionally with her

assist you?" The sales associate's smile was

a mix of humiliation and frustration. Deciding to leave, she turned to go and find another

in her tracks. She turned abruptly to see Amanda standing there, drested in a stunning knee-length dress with a handsome

the

you doing here?" Amanda asked with a

to buy a

friend. Amanda had always been jealous

of aucunion for het exellent acadente recont Back then,

Tittany, Claire!" Amanda placed a palin on the side of

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