Chapter 6
Although Hillary had securely locked the door, Lorenzo managed to open it with ease.
“Leave. I don’t want to see you,” Hillary said, her eyes red. “Locking the door means I don’t want you here. Don’t just pick the lock like that!”
Lorenzo chuckled. “Apologies, it’s a bad habit from my wandering days.”
He quietly took a seat next to Hillary.
“Back then, Back then, I was dirt poor and couldn’t even afford food. Sometimes, to survive, I resorted to sneaky, underhanded methods,” Lorenzo admitted, a hint of sadness in his voice.
“In those tough times, only Kellie remained by my side. She’s the most important person in my life.”
He paused, turning to gaze at Hillary with eyes as deep and unreadable as an abyss.
No one could truly see through him.
“Hillary, I truly appreciate Andrew for providing a home for Kellie and me, Lorenzo remarked. “And I’m willing to do anything for you, Hillary.
“But there’s one condition–you have to accept Kellie. She’s my sister, my only family in this world. I won’t let anyone harm her, not even you.”
For a brief moment, Hillary almost believed him–until he uttered the phrase. “Kellie is my sister.”
Sister? Do real siblings kiss like that?
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He was lying!
“So, are you saying that even if we marry, Kellie will always come first for you?” Hillary asked with a smile.
“Absolutely,” Lorenzo confirmed without pause. “Kellie will always be my main concern.
“But once we marry, I’ll also cherish and protect you as Mr. Sutton Senior expects, ensuring you never experience any unhappiness.”
Hillary kept smiling, even though her eyes hurt from the strain.
“Lorenzo, you promised I’d never feel a moment of unhappiness–yet all my sadness comes from you.”
However, she remained silent, as it no longer held any significance.
Lorenzo spent less than five minutes in Hillary’s room before a call from Kellie required his attention.
Before departing, he left behind a gift box.
Inside was a set of blue diamond jewelry. Although expensive, it was clearly no match for the “Tears of the Ocean.”
Lorenzo had kept his word–he would care for Hillary, but only to a certain extent. Kellie would always come first for him, while Hillary was merely secondary.
Hillary glanced at the jewelry box and then promptly discarded it.
She needed a partner who prioritized her above all else.
If she was going to be second, she didn’t want him in her life at all.
Hillary’s birthday soon arrived.
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Chapter 6
It was her 20th birthday, marking the age at which she could legally
marry.
Andrew had promised to reveal her future husband on this day.
Consequently, the birthday celebration was more extravagant than ever, drawing all of New York’s elite.
Hillary wore a unique, limited–edition evening gown, the only one in
existence.
Sadly, the “Tears of the Ocean” was in Kellie’s possession, otherwise, it would have perfectly complemented her outfit.
Just then, a waiter entered with a beautifully wrapped gift box.
“Ms. Sutton, this is from Mr. Clarke,” he announced politely. “Mr. Clarke was aware of your disappointment over losing the jewelry at the auction, so he traveled to South Africa to find a more valuable jewelry set for you.”
As he spoke, he opened the box, revealing a brilliant display dominated by a massive pigeon’s blood–red diamond, making everything else pale in comparison.
Among diamonds, the pigeon’s blood red is the most prized.
The waiter explained, “This jewelry collection is named ‘Heart of the Desert.‘ According to Mr. Clarke, blue diamonds have a mix of colors, whereas red diamonds are considered the orthodox ones.
Hillary’s face lit up with a rare smile as she donned the “Heart of the Desert” necklace, exuding an aura of elegance.
She felt deeply thankful for choosing Noel as her husband, realizing that marriage was unique to the person one married.
Chapter B
After completing her makeup, Hillary opened her bedroom door to leave. and encountered Kellie.
“Hillary…” Kellie began, appearing as if she wanted to speak further. However, her expression froze when she noticed the deep red diamond necklace around Hillary’s neck.
“Where did you get that necklace?” Kellie asked, changing her approach. “Did Lorenzo give it to you?”
Hillary dismissively brushed past Kellie. “That’s none of your concern, she replied.
A flash of envy and resentment crossed Kellie’s face. “Hillary, do you really believe Lorenzo is fond of you?
“He likes me. He doesn’t like you at all. He’s just marrying you out of obligation to repay Mr. Sutton Senior’s kindness.”
While Kellie was talking, she retrieved her phone and played a video for Hillary.
In it, Lorenzo appeared almost possessed, pinning Kellie to the bed with intense passion.
“See? Has Lorenzo ever kissed you like that? Has he ever been this wild about you?” she asked.
“If you know what’s good for you, don’t choose my brother tonight. You can choose any of my other six companions.”
She continued, “I’ve slept with all six of them. Henry’s the best in bed, and Timmy lasts the longest… No matter who you select, they’ll please you.”
