Chapter 923
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Later, this set of jewelry changed hands several times.
Rumor had it that anyone who possessed it lived a remarkably happy life.
Because of this, people dubbed the set a symbol of “happiness,” and many sought to acquire it.
“It’s pretty. It’d make a great gift for Celine,” Juniper said with interest, staring at the picture.
“Isn’t Celine pregnant with a boy?” Shanley frowned.
Gifting a crown to a baby boy?
“Who said I was giving it to the kid?” Juniper huffed lightly, her tone serious. “Having
the baby makes Celine the biggest hero here. As for the little brat…”
Juniper pointed casually. “I think this suits him perfectly.”
“?”
Shanley looked down, catching sight of the horsewhip in the auction catalog, and couldn’t stop the corners of his mouth from rising.
A horsewhip?
No child would ever want something like that.
A newborn baby receiving that as a gift-it would be an absolute nightmare!
Since it was still early, after a quick freshening up at the hotel, Shanley took Juniper to a downtown bar.
He had heard the owner of this place made exceptional desserts.
The lighting was dim.
The two sat in a corner, Juniper happily eating her cake with a spoon.
It suited her tastes perfectly, and she had already devoured three slices.
Just as she was about to start on her fourth, the plate was suddenly pulled away, and the man’s voice rang out. “You’ve eaten too much. Control yourself.”
Juniper clutched her fork, her clear, starry eyes staring straight at him as she sulked. “I’ll bring you back tomorrow.”
Shanley leaned over and kissed the tip of her nose, coaxing her with a soft voice. “Eating too many sweets is bad for your stomach. Let’s switch to some real food, okay?”
“Annoying.”
Juniper muttered. Though reluctant, she obediently put down her spoon.
Just then, a commotion broke out nearby.
A woman in a long dress, her long hair cascading down her shoulders, stepped through the crowd.
“Ms. Quill, what brings you here?” The manager hurried to her side, offering to take her bag.
“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have a reason.”
The woman switched her bag from her right hand to her left, dodging his touch. Herred lips curled up, and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye was seductively captivating. “My manat home is throwing a tantrum I’m here to buy some cake to coax him.”
Coralie Quill.
At twenty-four years old, she was a renowned figure in Caelus.
The largest casino in the city belonged to her.
Word was that she was an orphan, raised in the Haven Orphanage. She had a cold personality and ruthless methods.
At such a young age, she had carved out her own empire in Caelus.
Yet, she didn’t have many hobbies-her only weakness was exceptionally handsome men.
Rumor had it that a while back, she had picked up an absolutely gorgeous toyboy and doted on him like crazy.
She hadn’t gotten bored of him even after three months, and was now personally buying him cake?
It seemed this “kept man” really knew how to win her favor.
It was a pity, though.
What good was all that doting?
So many men had bowed down to her, but had any of them truly managed to stay by her side?
It was only a matter of time before he got kicked to the curb.
“Cake?” The manager froze slightly giving an awkward smile. “I’m sorry, but the rest of the cakes hav been bought out.
“All of them?”
Coralie stopped in her tracks, following the direction of the manager’s finger. Her
made-up eyes stowlyet
In the corner sat a man and a woman.
The lighting was dim.
Making it impossible to see their faces clearly; only their rough outlines were visible.
Both carried themselves with an impressive aura, completely unlike ordinary people.
Their faces were unfamiliar.
Were they new to Caelus?
At the exact moment Coralie looked over, Shanley and Juniper simultaneously raised their eyes.
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