The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

In the crowd, a gasp cut through the chatter, and the crowd’s attention snapped into focus.

Vivienne had fashioned the rare Rainbow Opal into not one but two stunning bracelets!

Zelda gasped. “Vivienne, this… this is such extravagance!”

The Rainbow Opal was precious, and to craft bracelets from it required so much of the material it was enough to make one’s blood run cold.

Even Zelda, who never cared for the cost of things, felt a pang of remorse.

But Vivienne seemed unfazed. Rainbow Opal? Her storage was brimming with them.

All gifts from Mr. Wolf!

“Auntie, if you fancy, I’ll have a matching jewelry set made for you tomorrow. The Rainbow Opal has so many colors, I had them all worked into these jade-like pieces. Looks rather regal, don’t you think?” Vivienne said with a grin.

Percival’s gaze remained fixed on Vivienne’s waist. “Hmm, anything Vivienne gifts is her own design, unique in the market.”

That was when it dawned on everyone.

These bracelets were not just made of Rainbow Opal; they were the latest creations by the master jeweler, Jessica.

Jessica’s designs had gone viral online, and owning one was extremely lucky.

Since that event with the Ellingtons, she had not designed a thing.

But now, she had personally designed these bracelets!

Considering both the material and the designer, these bracelets were priceless treasures!

Natalia and Yasmine slid the bracelets back onto their wrists, cherishing them immensely.

The pair draped themselves over Vivienne, cooing rather slyly, “Vivienne, can I come to you for all my jewelry needs from now on?”

of each, okay? And in exchange, I’ll treat you

cheesecake, Vivienne nodded

spread: To commission a piece from master Jessica, all it took

Rainbow Opal, much less that he had been

How could he, Dracon,

She had

everyone knew they

slipped away while the crowd was distracted, keen to avoid

Isolde called out,

eyes turned

was as irritating as

The Perez family won’t welcome his kind

clear—the Perez family’s disapproval stemmed not from the counterfeit opal but from Dracon’s public slight against

need for farewells,” Yuri chimed in, his gaze dark

his fists, Dracon had not anticipated such a humiliation; after all, their families

have to inquire with your family head just how our family offended the Linklaters to

Dracon implied that an apology was non-negotiable

before the assembled crowd, offered a grudging apology to Vivienne, “My apologies, Ms. Hawthorn, for my ignorance. I will visit soon to express my regrets

lips curved as she said word by word. “No, harm,

Dracon turned to leave, a subtle flick of Vivienne’s finger left him stiff-limbed yet outwardly unchanged. He exited with an awkward, mechanical gait, inciting

jab at Diana, “Aren’t you going to escort

had not forgotten

ushered Dracon out

notice. With

out in tears. As soon as Dracon stepped

tear-streaked face, Dracon felt a twinge of guilt. “I’m sorry, Diana. I didn’t expect it to be a fake. I bought it

weren’t for him, she wouldn’t be in this mess. But as much as she despised him, she needed Dracon to navigate her current

Linklater family, there might just be a sliver

not your fault. It’s all because of that Vivienne. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t be in this mess…” Diana dabbed at her tears, which served as a perfect veil for the disdain lurking