Chapter 76: Tiring time Chris was too shocked to speak for a while. After several minutes, he decided to act along. Since Avery already saw it as the original ring and because he had no money to buy the original, he would just play along He placed a call right to Avery. It took a while before Avery would pick it up. “Hello, Chris.”

Chris smiled. “I’m sorry but I had to do something real quick. What were you asking the other time?” he feigned ignorance.

Avery cleared her throat meaningfully.” I’m talking about the blue diamond that you got as my gift.” “Oh, that?” Chris laughed shortly. “You were really notified of the price. It’s fifty million dollars but I got it for more at the auction.” Avery couldn’t believe her ears and she gasped softly. “You got the ring from an auction?” “Yes, anything for you. And well, I will do more if you can accept to be with me,” he urged softly. Avery was moved. She didn’t know that Chris would spend such a huge amount on her birthday. Though she didn’t really know his worth she knew that he was rich

“Alright. Thanks once again. Let’s talk later, I’m at the office.”

Grey was walking through the warehouse when a message popped up on his phone. It was from Charles, telling him that Seth had the money already and was ready to get back his share.

Grey was disappointed as he didn’t expect Seth to get the money so fast. He didn’t know that Seth had Chris as a backup plan.

Grey looked over at Maria. “Carry on, I will retrieve some files in the office, then we can move on.”

Maria’s gaze searched around quickly.” Why don’t you tell Tina to get it for you?

wait for me,” he ordered in that

her. But since he was the manager, she wasn’t

placed a call to Charles. He picked

the message. When will you go to

your order. I will go whenever you tell

Now tell Seth that I wasn’t planning on selling my shares for the same amount

there was an enmity between Grey and Seth. Grey smiled, “This is business, I need to make my profit.” “Alright, master. I will get back to you concerning this,” Charles said with respect Grey barely hung up when a knock sounded on the door.

moved out of the way for Alfred to enter the

to see you these days,” Alfred remarked

more suspicious if you keep showing up in

Surveillance cameras. So, you are safe,” he assured and moved to sit. Grey nodded briefly.” But why are you here? We could have met after work.” “Master, it couldn’t wait. I met with Don yesterday night and he told me what had happened between you two.” Grey sighed and pulled out the chair in front of him.” I

identity in such a way? You could have called me and I would have helped out. It’s risky for you,” he acknowledged. Grey looked away and nodded once.” I know,” he admitted. “But it was just too close.” He looked up at him again.” When I got to the basement, my friend was already half naked! Sincerely, I would have killed Don if he had done something with her.” Alfred observed him for a moment.”

another sigh. “I’m not but he would still be

time, master. We can’t afford to lose you. Gregory and I think the spy might even be among the guys. What

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