The luxurious jewelry set was polished beautifully, and each detail was well thought out.

That was especially so for the sapphire ring. The precious stone was huge with perfect color. It was a rare item and would be sold at an astronomical price if auctioned.

The saying was right: “Who receives a gift, sells their liberty”.

If Cordelia accepted such an expensive gift, she might be controlled by Victoria in the future.

“You’re too kind, Your Highness,” Cordelia closed the box while smiling. “It’s my honor that you’re willing to be my friend. How could I take something from you?”

“We’re friends, so what if I give you a gift?” Victoria looked at her. “It’s not expensive anyway. Just take it!”

“You’ve seen many precious things, so it’s natural you don’t think it’s expensive. To commoners like us, this is a priceless treasure!”

Victoria’s smile froze.

She knew that Cordelia was rejecting her, but she did it tactfully. She was indeed the daughter of the sly Rowan Irwin!

Victoria continued to test her. “We’re friends, Cordelia!”

smiling. “Because we’re friends, we must know the boundary. The saying goes sow nothing, reap nothing. This

you sowed nothing?” Victoria smirked, and a complicated look flashed

stunned. She did not understand what she was trying

lychee in the gold bowl. Victoria

sat aside and said

was slowly setting, pouring its last ray of light onto the land. The temperature should have dropped, but Cordelia felt even warmer now. She was

she lifted her eyes

that I’d like to ask you,

“Do tell, Your Highness.”

you… close

is doing all this with

each other much. I’m married, after all. Although we’re cousins, we must keep

know what

as she shook her

moved her eyes and smiled. “Actually, with his identity and status, it makes sense that he already has

asked. “Do you think that, Your

it not?” Victoria asked her

into her eyes. They

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