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

of a deal. I

Chris could tell his

Success!

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

we've secured those, you're in the running. This could

you've done, Sophia replied, giving him a grateful

invites so easily, Sophia. He's exactly the type of man you've always

even when your husband is, well, not so helpful," Chris remarked,

clearly aimed at Alex, but

by Mr. Alfred, and the

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Chapter 23

Kingston Group? That was no

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

future.

impossible-she had tried everything for

could, and still had fallen

golden opportunity had practically fallen into her

and

mixed with a

dinner, Alex returned after wrapping up his work

him, her face twisted

is back," she

food, obviously. What else could

on him," Chris

utterly useless!" Lyra snapped, glaring

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