Chapter 11
Well, what do you
como wam iden? Beatrix’s tone carried an unpoken warning–Aurora better not get any wild ideas about milking them dry:
Beatrix thought. If Dann dubio stand up for her for some crazy reason. Aurea woudifier been thrown inuit on her ass like a stray dog by now. Hove rowdd the still bargain with one like die had some leverage!
“The damsond machet’s in the gutter, and good pieces are hard to come by. How about you hand over that bracelet of yours?” Aurora’s lips curled pite a sly, cumming smile. She knew post how much Bestis tremured that bracelet–it wasnin–secret
It now that Aurora was after her mom’s
mot push your back?” Kamara had been holding her tongue ever since foon stepped in, but now she couldn’t take it anymier
The bracelet was worth over 50 million dollars, not to mention its rarity. And unless a family was on the brink of collapse, they would never sell
Aurora’s practically cursing us Newton family to fallinte mins, Somers thought
Avreen shruggest of Samatos oatiara like it was nothing. “Tefamation, wandi, and bullying just because I’m from the countryside Honry, if you
back a few generations, we’re all s
Lenuitry folk.”
She then pulled out a voice recorder and waved a larily “Il 1 post everything you just said online, the Newton family’s stock is sure to tank by tens
millions of dollies in a day. What do you think? T’m only asking for a bracelet. Fl say I’m being pretty generous.”
Dansus watched Aurora with an amused smile. She was ruthless and cutthroat. He had to admit, she reminded him of himself
Beatris was trembling with rage, yet as her eyes flicked to Daxon’s approving expression, she knew she had no choice. Slowly and reluctantly, she alid the bracelet off her wrist and ran her fingers over is one last time before handing it to Aurora.
“Jewelry in delicate, and so are people. Let’s hope your luck matches y
your eye for jewelry, Beatrix said to Aurora, her tone dripping with sarcasm
“Mom” Samara called out, seemingly unsatisfied that her mother gave in
“That’s enough Let it go Beatrix cut Samara off, ready to leave with her.
Hold on Aurora stopped them in their tracks.
“What do you still want?” Samara was barely holding it together as it was. Her eyes were red, and she looked like she was on the verge of tears.
you forget something“” Aurora twirled the bracelet around her fingers, her tone dripping with condescension.
Didn’t we already make amends? Samara felt like she was about to lose control of her temper.
“A gift and an apology–those aren’t the same thing, are they? Even a kid knows to say sorry when they’ve done something wrong. You two adults here still don’t get it?” Aurora wasn’t about to back down now–she’d already burned her bridge with the Newtons, and she had no plans to play nice. Besides, in her previous life, the Newton family never missed a chance to bully her, all because of their status. For Jason to round up the bunch of setim to ruin her, the Newton family had certainly played their part.
Samura let out a shriek, ready to charge as Aurora lake a mudwoman, determined to drag ber down in a fight to the death. But Beatrix grabbed Samara just in time. Beatrix’s clutch was practically crushed in her hand, her knuckles white as she took a deep breath, Holding Samara down, Beatrix apologized to Aurura. “I’m sorry” Her face was as pale as a ghost.
n you
Just before turning to leave, Beatrix shot Aurora a frosty glance and made her warning “Ms. Crawford, sometimes it’s wise to show mercy when y cán. Bring too sharp will only get you cut.”
Aurora’s smile didn’t waver, and she replied, “Thanks for your advice, but no need to worry about me. I believe in karma. Bad people get what’s coming to them eventually.”
Beatrix paused for a moment but didn’t look back as she walked away. This banquet had completely ruined her reputation in front of Mereida’s
clite.
Aurora watched the two women leave, completely unfazed. The heavens had given her a second life, and she thought any debts owed to her in the past min be returned.
“Aurora, some media outlets just posted your photos online. And get this–Thom & Cortes’s official account has already claimed the pics and said they want you as their ambassador Maura ran over, practically beaming, holding out her phone to show Aurora the news. Though as she spoke, her eyes kept darting toward Daxon, who stood beside Aurora.
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as racing. “This is the head of the Harrison family. Even Beatrix has to treat him with resp
respect. If I could somehow get close to him…..
“Not interested” Aurora barely glanced at the news. She didn’t need this kind of thing to boost her status. As for money? She had no shortage of ways to nuke that.
“Furun, dudn’t Samara just say Aurora has no business wearing Thom & Gottex? Guess she’s eating her words now, someone else echoed, With Samma gone, the rest felt boldder.
Aurora wasn’t interested in entertaining people who only went with the flow. Noticing how the women around them were eyeing Daxon, she tucked her handbag neatly away and asked, “Ready to go. Mr. Harrison?”
Daxon glanced at his watch, then stretched his long legs and prepared to stand up.
Maura’s eyes flashed with an idea, and she quickly stepped in front of them. “It’s rude to ask, but Mr. Harrison, what exactly is your relationship with my sister”
Aurora leaned in slightly and lifted Maura’s chin with a light touch, her gaze locking onto Maura’s, as if she was reading every last bit of calculation behind her eyes. If you know it’s rude to ask, then don’t. Got it?”
Aurora’s rich, heady perfume filled Maura’s senses, giving her the eerie impression that Aurora was like some kind of poisonous, alluring flower. For a moment, a chill ran downs Maura’s spine, but she quickly forced herself to shake off the feeling and masked her nerves
Maura said with a fake smile, her tone laced with concern for her sister. “It’s late, and if you just walk off with some strang Knowing what kind of relationship you have with Mr. Harrison would help put our minds at ease. Just because Mr. Harrison is a big shot doesn’t
stranger, we’ll be worried. mean we should let him take you away without a reason, right?”
Aurora widened her smile as she heard Maura’s hypocritical answer. She knew exactly what Maura was playing at. In front of all these people, if Daxon and she were closely linked, the Crawford family would undoubtedly seize the chance to curry favor with Daxon. But if their relationship was nothing special, Aurora would be seen as insignificant, not worth paying attention to.
Most people were hoping g for the latter. After all, someone like Daxon was almost impossible to build a link with.
“Mr. Harrison lost something. I found it for him, and now he owes me a favor. That’s all there is to it, Aurora said. Her explanation played right into their assumptions because she never intended to use Daxon’s power anyway
Counting today, Daxon had helped her three times already. Aurora had no plans to drag him into her personal vendetta. That would just be ungrateful and reckless.
her current precarious position. For her to pull
Daxon, though, was a little taken aback by how Aurora distanced herself from him, especially given h off something like that–she indeed has some guts, thought him
Hearing Aurora’s explanation, the crowd nodded to themselves, feeling like their suspicions were confirmed. Some silently cursed themselves for missing the opportunity to cozy up to Daxon
They started chinuing in, “Mr. Harrison, if you ever needs anything, just let me know. I’d be happy to h
help however I can.”
“Dad, Ill be right back after helping Mr. Harrison pick up his things, Aurora said, culling the conversation shon. She nodded at Jaxon be
walking out with Daxon.
As soon as they were in the car, Da
Daxon turned to her, unable to wait any longer. “Where’s my sister?”
Aurora hesitated for a moment before answering, “I don’t actually know.
The cur came to a sudden, screeching halt Harry, the driver, was startled out of his mind
‘Holy moly……. Just don’t get me killed over this, my lady, thought Harry.
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