I had never spoken to him with such a cold attitude. In that instant, Ferris was clearly stunned, as if meeting me for the first time.
His brow slowly furrowed, his voice low: “You’re giving fake goods and acting righteous about it?”
I was too lazy to argue with him anymore, lowering my gaze to open my phone, just in time to see a string of unread messages pop up on the screen.
(Aurora, should the engagement dress be custom–made or should we choose a current season designer piece?]
Adrian: I don’t know when the engagement is yet. Would there be enough time for custom–made?
replied: [Date?]
Adrian: [Not decided yet. We’ll set it after you finished whatever you’re doing.]
Me: [OK, I’ll be there in a few more days.]
Adrian: [Good.]
Vorried that a custom dress wouldn’t be ready in time, I replied: [Let’s go with the current season designer piece. I’ll pick one out.]
Adrian: [Okay, let me know when you’ve chosen.]
didn’t notice that Ferris beside me had eyes so dark they were about to drip ink.
tanding next to me, Ferris couldn’t see the specific content on my phone, but my unhurried demeanor thoroughly enraged him.
Aurora…”
I have something to do, I need to leave first.”
he moment he spoke, I happened to put away my phone, not even glancing at him: “Since you’ve sobered up, go back yourself.”
fter saying this, I turned to leave.
fter taking just two steps, I paused again, my voice still flat: “The receipt is in the gift box. If you still don’t believe it, feel free to verify it.”
he air became terrifyingly quiet in an instant.
lara looked toward the gift box she had casually set aside in the corner, guilt appearing on her face.
omeone had already found the receipt clearly marked with “Global Limited Edition” inside the box.
veryone could see–this was undoubtedly authentic, and a limited edition new release that was hard to find on the market.
he girl who had said it was fake earlier looked extremely embarrassed, biting her lip hard but unable to say a word.
omeone else whispered: “This costs more than ten thousands. She can actually afford it-”
mmediately someone refuted: “You’re so naive. She definitely used Alpha’s money. When it’s not your own money, you really don’t feel bad spending it…”
was too lazy to explain to them and left the private room.
But I didn’t expect that after just a few steps, familiar footsteps came from behind-
Ferris had actually followed me.
His voice was much lower, no longer the domineering accusation from before, but carrying some complexity: “Just now… why didn’t you say you had the ecript?
I stopped walking but didn’t turn around, only quietly asking: “Would it have mattered?”
My tone was flat, but it hit him like cold water to the face.
He froze.
I slowly turned to look at him, my eyes no longer holding their former tenderness, only fatigue and a trace of irony.
“Ferris, you could have discovered the truth with just a simple action.”
“But your first reaction was to doubt me, to stand with others and believe rumors.”
I smiled–that smile held no warmth: “You never intended to believe me.”
Ferris’s lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately only managed: “I’m sorry… about everything. I was wrong.”
This apology came too late.
I looked at him, my eyes as indifferent as stagnant water: “Say it all you want. I really don’t care.”
