Chapter 213 Elizabeth’s fingers trembled as she switched off her phone screen, a wave of humiliation crashing over her.

The revelation stung deeply, leaving her utterly devastated.

Elijah remained calm, his gaze deliberately averted, offering no comment.

Tension coiled within Elizabeth like a spring wound too tight, an unspoken anxiety simmering just beneath the surface.

She couldn’t predict when or how it would finally snap.

His eyes drifted to the simple diamond necklace resting against her collarbone.

Abruptly shifting the subject, he remarked, “It doesn’t quite suit you.

Allow me to propose an alternative.”

“Excuse me?” Elizabeth blinked, momentarily startled.

retrieved a velvet box from his

practiced finesse, he flipped it open, revealing an exquisite pink diamond

the car’s dim lighting, the gem’s intricate facets caught

accepted the

gesture was purely performative—a

no intention of keeping it, merely

all, their impending divorce would render such

fumbled awkwardly behind her neck, struggling to secure

Elijah leaned in closer, gently taking the necklace

proximity was disarming—his signature woody cologne surrounded her, his breath warm against

a tenderness that sent an involuntary shiver

Elijah fastened the necklace with practiced efficiency and retreated to

the window, hoping to mask the heat rising

silently

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