The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 582

The staff member chuckled, “Miss, you must have a lucky star shining on you today. This pearl is a top-notch pink pearl, perfectly suited to complement your radiant complexion if it’s set into a pendant.”

Allison gazed at the pink pearl resting in her palm. It was roughly the size of a thumbnail, and perfectly round with a soft pink hue. It was a pure and natural saltwater pearl, without any post-harvest enhancements. Its value, she surmised, would be considerable.

With a playful glance towards the man standing nearby, she teased, “Mr. Lindberg, are you presenting this to me as a gift?”

Lucian reached into his pocket, pulling out an empty wallet. “Sorry, what if I haven’t brought any money?”

Allison pouted, “Then you’ll just have to stay here and work it off.”

Lucian sighed dramatically, “Oh, how long would I have to toil away here to earn this pearl? If we both stay and work, it might go faster.” As he spoke, he caught Allison’s hand with the pink pearl still in it, gently enclosing both in his grip.

His hand was holding hers. Hers was holding the pearl. On the beach, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, they embraced.

sensing the moment, tactfully made themselves scarce,

space.

the harbor. This ship was among the priciest ferries in the entire bay, boasting six decks and typically reserved

was just Lucian and Allison

light tinged with a soft

were open. The faintly briny sea breeze wafted in, and

heard you’re planning a press conference next

supposedly did, so I need to set the record straight.” Her eyes were

interrupted calmly, “No need for that. I’ve taken care

dine. He was now cutting the steak

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conference would only escalate the public furor, making headlines the next day. Typical societal news fades in three days; people’s memories aren’t that long. Time is the best eraser. You