Chapter 793
Even though the diamonds on those earrings weren’t big, I accepted them
because it had been so long since Steven had given me anything. I didn’t like
them, but I accepted the gesture.
It wasn’t until later that I found out those earrings were just a throw-in with the
gemstones he bought for Jessica. It was something she didn’t even want.
That realization hit me hard, but I had no choice but to push the pain down. I
couldn’t let my unborn child grow up without a father.
Unfortunately, I lost the baby. And after that, there was no reason left to forgive
Steven.
A flicker of hurt crossed my eyes. Back then, I even wondered if I was someone
who didn’t deserve nice jewelry. But now, Zane’s gift told me otherwise.
Zane asked hesitantly, “Do you like it?”
“I love it,” I replied.
I couldn’t take my eyes off the diamond. I’d always had a thing for sparkling things
like diamonds or anything clear like emeralds and crystals.
When I’d admired it long enough, I put the necklace back in its box and handed it
to Zane. “But this is too expensive. I think we should be a little more careful with
money.”
“I haven’t given you much since we started dating, not even after we got married.
Think of this necklace as my way of showing my commitment to you,” Zane said
plainly.
I shook my head. “No way!”
Zane chuckled. “Don’t worry. I’ve saved up plenty over the years. Buying you a
few things won’t put a dent in the company. And even if the company ever needs
extra funds, you could cover me now. After all, once your next paycheck comes in,
you’ll have at least a few billion.”
It was only then that I accepted it and said, “Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it,” Zane said, gently ruffling my hair.
“I’m going to be tied up with work for
a while, so I won’t have time to get
you anything. But I promise I’ll get
you something once things calm
down!” I said sincerely.
Zane was putting in the effort, and I had to do the same. A relationship had to be
fair. He’d burn out sooner or later if he was the only one giving.
Zane caught on and smiled. “Alright.”
…
Casper wanted to talk to Zane without me listening in, so they stepped into the
conference room.
Zane took a seat, gave Casper a once-over, and asked offhandedly, “So, what’s
on your mind?”
“I stuck around because of Jessica. But now that her career is taking off, she
doesn’t need me anymore,” Casper said.
After talking to Jessica, Casper had
done a lot of thinking. His conflict
with Gary and Julia had started
because of her and he’d said some
harsh things to them. But at the end
of the day, they were still his
parents. He doubted they’d held it
against him.
Casper added evenly, “So, I’ve decided to go back.”
Zane didn’t try to talk him out of it right away. Instead, he asked calmly, “Do you
know what you’re walking into?”
Casper had already thought about that.
“Of course. I’ll be working under my
parents, helping them sort out the
company’s problems and doing
things their way. The second I step
out of line, they’ll find a way to kick
me out,” he said.