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.

already retrieved a velvet

flipped it open, revealing an exquisite pink diamond

gem’s intricate facets caught and reflected an almost otherworldly

the

she knew this gesture was purely performative—a

merely indulging in

divorce would render

the necklace, her fingers fumbled awkwardly behind her neck, struggling to secure the delicate

gently taking the necklace from her

was disarming—his signature woody cologne surrounded

her neck with a tenderness that sent an

come; Elijah fastened the necklace with practiced efficiency

to the window, hoping to

chastised herself silently

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