Chapter 23

Chapter 23

"What's in the gift?" Lyra asked, her eyes sparking with curiosity as she glanced at the neatly wrapped package.

Sophia hesitated for a moment, then carefully untied the ribbon.

"Oh wow! It's an emerald necklace, from Elegance & Co!" the gasped, clearly surprised by the luxurious gift.

Sophia's excitement was quickly replaced by a hint of discomfort.

"This looks really expensive," she said quietly, unsure how to feel about it.

The intricate design and fine detall made it clear–this wasn't just any piece of jewelry.

Chris had already gone to great lengths to arrange the banquet Invitations, and now his father had sent such an extravagant gift.

It felt a little overwhelming.

But before Sophia could express her concerns, Chris smiled confidently, as if he had anticipated the entire situation.

"That necklace was made just for you," he said, flashing his brightest smile, though a flicker of uncertainty crossed his face.

Chris hadn't asked his father to send the gift, but he did it anyway. Impressive!

Maybe his father was subtly hinting that it was time for a grandchild, especially since the gift was far from cheap.

"You should definitely wear it tonight at the banquet. It'll make you stand out in the best way possible," Chris urged with enthusiasm.

"That's a fantastic idea!" Lyra chimed in, her voice brimming with excitement. "Sophia, do you see how attentive Chris is?"

Sophia, flashing a playful

Lyra. It's not that big of a deal. I just want

the look on Sophia's face, Chris could tell his plan

Success!

the gift is nice, but let's not forget the real highlight here-those banquet invitations," Chris smoothly

those, you're in the running. This could be

I really appreciate everything you've done, Sophia replied,

exactly the type of man you've always dreamed of,"

husband is, well, not so helpful," Chris remarked, smug smile

but Sophia, caught up in her excitement,

being selected by Mr. Alfred, and the very idea gave

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Chapter 23

the Kingston Group? That was no small

launch her career into the stratosphere, but it could also completely transform

future.

impossible-she had tried

she could, and still

a golden opportunity had practically fallen into

happening so fast, and Sophia could

mixed with a bit of nervous

returned after wrapping up his work

him, her face twisted with

the useless husband is back," she muttered, her tone

for the food, obviously. What else could he possibly contribute?”

him," Chris said with a

utterly useless!" Lyra snapped, glaring at

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