MISTAKE 53

Chapter 53: Buying rings.

Anya's hands trembled with rage as she fought to maintain her composure. "I'll never marry you again, Daniel. Not in a million years. And if that means I'll never get that painting, then so be it."

Daniel's facade slipped for a moment, a flicker of frustration crossing his features. "I know

you are

angry, Anya, about what I did more than a month ago. Are you just going to let it go?"

he asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Anya, I have lots of money rotting away somewhere. I obviously threw you away in anger, not knowing I would have to come back begging. It means that I need you. Forget the painting. This means you hold a lot of the cards. You can walk over and just bleed me dry." His words resonated with her. She admitted that she was angry with him for throwing her away. She admitted that she wanted payback somewhere in her being.

"You set th

set the conditions; I will follow. In fact, we will join our assets. If you ever want to walk away, think of all the things you can do to me," he said, and she started really considering his words. She really wanted to show him pain. "And you would let me?" she asked.

"Right now, let's go. No prenuptial agreement. When you are ready, take me to court," he said. His words wondered how desperate he was to make such a deal.

"I will bleed you dry," she said, and a smile slowly made its way up his face.

"We'll see," he seemed to taunt.

her feet and stalked out of the restaurant.

to the front of the building, and Daniel's car rolled over.

Anya's gaze remained fixed on the passing scenery outside, her eyes

tablet in

way because he was afraid she would change her mind at the at the last minute. He knew that he was making use of her anger to push her to the

her, and the moment she set her

going to hand me an old ring? Buy me a

briefly, his expression unreadable. "Sure, it is just a ring," he said

he instructed. The car made a turn and soon stopped at the famous luxury

store.

getting out of the car only when he

you interested in a specific piece of jewelry, or are you just

want the most expensive ring you have," Anya said, and

short attendant glanced

our Diamond class members," she

How much does a diamond membership cost?"

would need to spend ten million in the store," the

just buy it?" she asked, and the attendant

she said, and Anya gestured to Daniel to pay, and he restrained his smile

it quick," he said, handing his black card, and she scoffed and followed the attendant. It did not take long for the most expensive rings in the store to be placed in

and the attendant gulped before smiling. Anya walked out of the store not too long after,

Daniel nodded. The rest of the journey passed in tense silence, each moment stretching out like an eternity until they finally arrived at the

and detached as he led Anya towards the entrance. Inside, he wasted no time in approaching the reception desk, where he confirmed their appointment for a

mind raced with a thousand thoughts and emotions. She felt frustrated by the weight of Daniel's

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