Chapter <b>461 </b>The Red Ring
<b>Just </b>then, a figure emerged from the crowd.
Eliza’s eyes narrowed the moment she saw who it was.
Because the ring that was rightfully hers—was now on ine’s finger.
ine wore a long red gown tonight, exuding elegance and poise with every step. The crimson <b>ring </b>on her finger gleamed under the lights, as though dering that she was the true lead of tonight’s show<i>. </i>
Her gaze drifted toward Nn with thinly veiled provocation.
Rather than approaching Nn immediately, ine strolled leisurely through the crowd.
As the eldest daughter of the Lynn family–and now newly engaged to Tyson after breaking off her engagement with Nn–ine had be a hot topic in social circles. The moment she appeared, a cluster of societydies swarmed around her.
“Ms. Lynn, you look stunning tonight. What skincare brand are you usingtely?”
“Where’s Mr. Hayes? I mean Tyson Hayes, of course. I heard he’s busy, but surely he wouldn’t miss a banquet this important?”
“That’s right, we’ve all been curious to meet Mr. Hayes. Thought maybe you could introduce us tonight.”
Each question deliberately circled around Tyson.
ine knew exactly what these women were doing–trying to pry into her rtionship with Tyson under the guise of small talk.
Still, she kept herposure and smiled politely. “Tyson’s always busy with work. I believe he’s still in a meeting at the office right now, so I’m attending the Foster family’s banquet on his behalf.”
“I just saw Mr. Hayes over there–oh, I meant Nn Hayes–with that Sue family girl. Why haven’t you. gone over to say hello?”
Everyone remembered how ine had lost control over Nn not long ago. They were clearly fishing for gossip, hoping to see how she’d react to Nn and Eliza standing side by side.
To their surprise, ine walked straight toward them with poise.
Nn instinctively wanted to steer Eliza away, but she stood firm. She wanted to get a clear look at the ring on ine’s hand–just to be sure.
Sure enough, when ine came closer, Eliza saw it clearly.
The ring on ine’s finger was the very one Nn had given her.
Henry had deliberately ced it on ine. There was no question about that.
Eliza could only try to find a way to get it back.
“Nn, long time no see,” ine said smoothly, reaching out her hand.
Chapter 461 <b>The </b>Red Ring
<b>But </b>Nn <b>didn’t </b>take it.
<b>ine </b>smiled and turned toward Eliza, “It’s just an old friend saying hello, Ms. Eliza, surely you wint forbid even <b>the </b>most basic manners?”
Her smile sharpened. “I didn’t realize you were such a possessive type.”
ine was clearly not the same woman they’d seenst time.
Every word she spoke wasced with venom.
Eliza replied, “It’s just a handshake. Why would I stop him? Maybe he simply doesn’t want to <b>shake </b><b>your </b>hand.”
She looked at Nn as she spoke.
A faint smile spread across his face–an unspoken confirmation that Eliza had read him exactly right
ine stood to the side, left in the role of the outsider.
But she didn’t shrink back. Instead, she raised her hand slightly, admiring the ring on her finger.
It was Eliza’s ring–but ine wore it like it belonged to her.
Seeing her expression, Eliza immediately understood–ine was doing this on purpose.
This was Henry’s move. He’d nted the ring on ine to provoke them both, while also winning ine
over.
“Lovely ring,” Eliza said evenly. “May I ask where you got it, Ms. Lynn?”
ine clearly knew what Eliza was really asking, but still replied with a practiced smile. “It was given to me by the event host. I’m just here to help model some of the pieces. You seem very interested in it though. aren’t you?”
Eliza didn’t deny it. Her gaze stayed fixed on the ring. “I do like it. Would you mind taking it off so I can get a closer look?”
“I’m afraid I can’t do that,” ine replied. “The organizers told us we’re not allowed to remove any of the jewelry we’re modeling. So I can’t say yes to that. But Nn loves you so much–if you really want the ring, I’m sure he can find another way to get it. Question is, would <i>you </i>be willing to go that far?”
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