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.

shut to her feet and stalked

followed behind her obediently. They got to the front of the building, and Daniel's car rolled over. He opened the door for her, and she got in the

suffocation. Anya's gaze remained fixed on the passing scenery outside,

was the epitome of indifference; his eyes focused on the tablet in his hand. as if

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

her, and the moment she set her eyes on the familiar piece of jewelry, it was as though her anger had been sprayed

me an old ring? Buy me a new one," Anya finally

his expression unreadable. "Sure,

made a turn and soon

store.

scoffed, getting out of the car only when he opened the door and trailing

Are you interested in a specific piece of jewelry, or are you just looking around?" A staffer walked up to them and

the most expensive ring you have," Anya said, and a small smile slipped from

short attendant glanced at

our

much does a diamond membership cost?" Anya

need to spend ten million in the

I just buy it?" she asked,

too," she said, and Anya gestured to Daniel to pay,

attendant. It did not take long for the most expensive rings in the

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

journey passed in tense silence, each

car, Daniel's demeanor remained unchanged, his movements cold 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 court marriage. Anya stood beside him,

thoughts and emotions. She felt frustrated by the

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