Chapter 48


    Every woman dreamt of owning the Heart of the Sea.


    Samantha had already seen the news that morning and replied, “I know. There are many saying that it


    was the legate who bought it. I guess he’s the only one throughout Swallowston, Southrive even, worth


    selling


    the ne to.


    “I also heard that Lucas asked Belle to sell it to him many times, but she rejected him time and time


    again.”


    At the mention of the legate and Lucas Jenner, Adaline was suddenly reminded of the events that took


    ce the day before.


    She was silent for a moment before she said, “Sam, do you think Adrian is…”


    “What’s wrong with him?” Samantha shot Adaline a curious nce.


    But, with a sigh, Adaline decided not to finish her sentence.


    ‘I can’t confirm that Adrian’s the legate yet, so it’ll only be hearsay if I tell her about it now.”


    Instead, she shook her head and smiled. “Nothing. What I meant to say was he’s been proving himself


    to be a pretty decent guy. So, when are you nning to forgive him?”


    “It’s still too early for that,” Samantha replied.


    Adaline revealed a wry smile when she heard this. They headed to the dining table after they were


    done with their makeup. Adrian and Rue were already seated by the time they arrived.


    The only difference that morning was that the way Adaline looked at Adrian had changed. But she had


    to keep her spections to herself for the time being. She did not have enough evidence to prove that


    he was the legate.


    ‘I’ll just observe the situation first.‘


    Right at that moment, Adrian suddenly brought out an exquisite–looking box and handed it to


    Samantha. This is for you, sweetheart…”


    “What’s this?” Samantha curiously took a look at the box, which seemed like it contained a jewelry


    piece inside.


    Attracted by this, Adaline looked over and asked, “Is that present for Sam?”


    Adrian nodded while Samantha grew even more curious. She hurriedly epted the box and opened


    it, revealing an extremely exquisite ne that shone brightly.


    “I–Isn’t this…” Samatha’s eyes were wide open.


    ‘Why does this ne look so familiar?”


    Samantha immediately turned to look at Adaline, who also took a sharp intake of breath as she asked,


    “Is this the Heart of the Sea?”


    “What? The Heart of the Sea?” Rue herself was also stunned when she heard this and leaned over to


    have a look.


    Both Samantha and Adaline had already seen the ne at exhibitions, but Rue had only heard of it,


    but undeniably, all three of them were stunned.


    Samantha asked, “Where did you get this, Adrian?”Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    ‘I saw on the news that some rich and mysterious guy had purchased the Heart of the Sea this


    morning, yet it’s now right in front of me,‘ she thought.


    “What’s happening, Adrian?” Samantha asked in shock.


    Adrian instantlyughed at the sight of their expressions. “This isn’t the Heart of the Sea, Sam. I


    good imitation that I boughtst night for three thousand dors.


    “It’ll be the perfect piece for you to wear during your friend’s wedding.”


    “An imitation?” Samantha was slightly taken aback.


    She may have seen the ne before, but she was still far from being able to tell whether the piece


    she had in her hands was genuine or not.


    She took out the receipt that was in the box and read it. It was clearly stated that the piece was bought


    at three thousand dors.


    It was only then Samantha was able to calm down. “My goodness, why did you have to buy an imitation


    of the Heart of the Sea out of so many other pieces out there? This is a huge prank you just yed.


    “Still… Thank you!”


    There were indeed a lot of imitations of that particr ne being sold in Swallowston, which was


    why Samantha dropped the matter.