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!”

continued to reject her while smiling. “Because we’re friends, we must know the boundary. The

smirked, and a complicated look flashed through her eyes. “You’ll soon do a

did not understand what she

lychee in the gold

aside and

should have dropped, but Cordelia felt even

Victoria ate the last lychee, she lifted

that I’d like to ask

“Do tell, Your Highness.”

you… close

doing all this with

after

not know what he’s

as

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

you think that, Your

it not?” Victoria asked her

looked into her eyes. They

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