N was momentarily stunned but reached out to ept the gift.


    "Can I open it now?" she asked.


    Alexander nodded. "Of course."


    She lifted the lid and found a stunning ruby ne inside, surrounded by diamonds that shimmered like a star-studded sky. It was breathtaking-impossible to look away from.


    "It''s beautiful. Thank you," she gasped.


    "As long as you like it, that''s all that matters. By the way, where''s Buddy?" Alexander asked.


    "He''s probably in the main hall," N answered.


    Alexander chuckled. "Alright. I''ll go look for him."


    As soon as he left, Vrie let out a gasp of amazement. "N, who was that guy? I just saw this ne on the news a while ago. It was auctioned off for 20,000,000 dors to a mysterious buyer! And now, I see it in real life-right here!"


    N was taken aback. She hadn''t expected the ne to be that valuable.


    She examined it again. Aside from its beauty, it didn''t seem all that special.


    "Are you sure it''s worth so much?" she asked.


    Vrie nodded fervently. "Absolutely! This was an engagement gift from a queen''s husband. He personally designed it as a symbol of a once-in-a-lifetime love.


    "If this man gave it to you, he''s probably wishing you and Damon a lifetime of happiness. But seriously, what''s your rtionship with him? He must care about you a lot to give you something this expensive."


    Meeting Vrie''s curious gaze, N pursed her lips. "He''s my cousin. But before you told me, I had no idea how valuable this ne was."


    If she had known earlier, she probably wouldn''t have epted it.


    Vrie, having been her best friend for years, immediately understood what she was thinking. "N, don''t overthink it. Since your cousin could afford to give you something this extravagant, it means he genuinely wants you to have it. He just wants to see you happy. But seriously, when did you suddenly gain a cousin?"


    As they entered the dressing room, N briefly exined how she and Alexander met.


    After listening, Vrie sighed. "Your cousin seems like a really good guy."


    Even though they had just met and barely spent any time together, Alexander had


    still given her such a meaningful wedding gift. That said a lot.


    "Yeah... it''s just that the gift is too expensive. When he gets married I''ll


    have to get him something


    equally valuable. Just thinking aboutit gives


    me


    a headache," N muttered.


    over


    Vrieughed. "Come on, it''s not a business transaction! You don''t have to match it exactly. Just pick something meaningful withinyour means when the timees


    N considered it and nodded. "You''re right. I''ll figure it out when the timees.''


    After changing into her reception dress, they returned to the hall.


    N and Damon made their rounds, toasting guests at each table.


    ...


    By the time the wedding ended, it was past 6:00 p.m.


    Exhausted, N didn''t even want to move. She leaned back in her chair while her makeup was being removed and unknowingly drifted off to sleep.


    When she woke, she was back at the vi, already changed into her sleepwear.


    Blinking in surprise, she lifted the nket and got out of bed.


    After washing up, she went downstairs, where Lydia immediately approached her. "Ms. Kin– òh, I mean, Mrs. Sumner, are


    you hungry The kitchen kept some food warm for you." ''


    N smiled. "I''m not hungry. Lydia, just call me whatever you used to. Changing it


    now feels strange."


    Lydia chuckled. "You''ll get used to it soon enough."


    "By the way, where''s Damon?" N asked.


    "Mr. Sumner drank quite a bit tonight. He didn''t want the smell of alcohol to bother


    you, so he''s resting in the study," Lydia said.