Chapter 106
Chapter 106
‘Just a plaything,‘ Zina thought with utter disdain.
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Zina turned her head and met Kellan’s gaze; he looked like he was just waiting for the drama to unfold, with something unreadable flickering in his eyes.
“It’s no big deal. Just a small favor,” she said casually.
“It’s a men’s watch,” Kellan said, his tone noticeably heavier.
Zina looked up, her voice just as nonchalant. “So what?”
“Who are you giving it to?” he pressed.
Seeing that Kellan was determined to get to the bottom of it, Zina just brushed him off. “A family member.”
Finally, Kellan went quiet and sat back down in his seat, saying nothing more.
But after a few seconds, Zina’s voice broke the silence.
“So, what were you up to just now? I don’t see anyone here worth you making a personal appearance for,” she teased.
Zina looked at him with those sly, charming eyes, watching him expectantly.
Kellan answered without thinking, “Just a friend.”
Seeing Zina just nod without saying anything, he knew she didn’t buy it. He could only sigh in resignation.
“There’s going to be some real drama tonight. Just wait and see,” Kellan said.
“Oh? What kind of drama?” Zina asked, her curiosity instantly hooked. But Kellan just kept his lips sealed, refusing to give anything away.
All Zina could do was sit there, her mind running wild with guesses.
Just when she was already feeling restless and irritable, Rosie fluttered over like a showy butterfly, making Zina even more annoyed.
“Zina, why are you sitting here all by yourself? Is it because you haven’t been to an event like this in ages? Maybe you don’t recognize anyone here anymore?
“If you really want to fit in, you could always ask me for help. Maybe I could introduce you to a few people,” Rosie said, her voice dripping with fake sweetness.
“Oh, and did you know? There are some pretty well–known designers at the jewelry show today. And what a coincidence. One of my pieces is on display.
“You should take a good look at it. If you spot any flaws, feel free to point them out. But honestly, a few of the
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Chapter 106
