Chapter 241
Chapter 241:
someone like you can afford to shop at such an upscale jewelry store? Can you genuinely afford it?” As he spoke, a sense of pride swelled within him.
He turned to Ashton with a complacent look and then addressed Briley. “Just so you know, since you’re with me now, go ahead and pick out a gift for yourself. Consider any piece of jewelry in this store yours for the choosing!”
Briley was thrilled upon hearing this. She had recently become involved with Jacoby, and his generous offer made her optimistic about a future filled with wealth and splendor.
She responded flirtatiously and began to survey the jewelry store eagerly.
Soon, her attention was captured by a necklace on the counter—the one that had almost been stolen earlier.
She quickly returned to Jacoby’s side, wrapped her arms around his, and cooed softly, “I want that one. Will you buy it for me?”
Feeling the warmth and softness against his arm, Jacoby experienced a rush of excitement.
However, his greater desire at that moment was to undermine Ashton’s confidence.
Ashton’s aloof and detached attitude, as if he were untouched by the situation, deeply annoyed Jacoby.
In response, Jacoby lifted his head with pride and addressed Aggy. “Did you hear that? My girlfriend wants that necklace. How much is it?”
Aggy hesitated before responding, “That necklace is our store’s treasure, a global limited edition named ‘Eternal Love.’ It features three natural pink diamonds and five sapphires, set in 99.9 grams of gold. It was personally designed and crafted by a renowned international jewelry master. The price is exactly five million.”
Jacoby, who had just been boasting, was taken aback by the price.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝙜Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩷𝖼𝗈𝗺
This greedy woman had chosen the most valuable piece in the store.
Originally, Jacoby had intended to show off to Ashton and highlight the financial gap between them.
He was willing to spend a few hundred thousand to make his point.
However, five million dollars was a different matter. Although Briley was attractive, in Jacoby’s eyes, she did not compare to Rosalie.
She wasn’t worth such a huge expense at all.
Upon hearing the price of the necklace, Jacoby’s face darkened with visible dismay.
Briley, still clinging to him with a smile, immediately sensed his shift in mood.
She quickly inquired, “Jacoby, what’s the matter? You mentioned wanting to buy a gift, didn’t you?”
Jacoby felt a surge of frustration. Briley had blithely requested a necklace valued at five million, as if it were a trinket.
And to make matters worse, she had made this demand right in front of Ashton. If he didn’t follow through, Ashton would undoubtedly revel in his discomfort. But where could Jacoby possibly come up with that kind of money on short notice?
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