Unsure of his intentions but choosing to trust him, Loraineid her hand in his.


    A subtle smile graced Marco’s lips as he drew her closer. He then gently caressed the Ster Gxy


    ne adorning her neck.


    Everyone watched with bated breath, and what ensued was an unanticipated spectacle.


    As Marco interacted with the pendant, it gradually morphed, ultimately forming several stars orbiting


    two diamonds nestled together, mirroring constetions huddled in the infinite cosmos.


    Both Loraine and the onlookers were spellbound, their eyes riveted on the exquisite design. They had


    seen an array of jewelry before, but this level of artistry was a first.


    Marco’s velvety voice interrupted the mesmerizing silence, “Initially,


    Master Laims was reluctant tomercialize the Ster Gxy.


    However, convinced by my sincerity, she acquiesced to make an exception for me. She modified the


    ne’s design, inspired by our narrative.”


    Loraine was confused, her thoughts filled with Marco’s soothing voice as he continued, “Do you


    understand why I had Master Laims design it in this manner? I intended to offer you a fragment of the


    gxy, Loraine.


    These two stars, nestled so closely, symbolize you and…”


    Their eyes locked, and Loraine’s cheeks flushed a vivid crimson. In a barely audible whisper, she


    reminded him, “Remember the asion.”


    Given that the banquet was a coborative event between the Bryant


    Group and the Universe Group, Marco continued with a wink, “They symbolize that you and I will have


    a close interaction in this project and signify my earnest desire for a deeper coboration with you,


    Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Loraine. Here’s hoping the Universe Group continues to thrive.”


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    His profession of affection was audacious yet subtle. Surrounded by a multitude of curious eyes and


    murmurs, Loraine felt her heartbeat elerate with every passing second.


    Babblin


    Marina’s eyes were filled with resentment as they darted between the dazzling ne adorning


    Loraine’s neck and the crowd that encircled her, showering her with praise and admiration. The feel of


    her counterfeit ne against her skin felt like a burning rebuke, making her wish she could rip it off


    and crush it beneath her heel.


    Tonight had been progressing smoothly, precisely as Laura had predicted. She was on the brink of


    reiming her status as the darling among her circle of wealthy female friends.


    But the moment Loraine stepped into the picture, the whole scenario changed!


    Full of indignation and ready to voice her thoughts, Marina caught


    Marco’s nce.


    The warmth he had earlier showered upon Loraine was now reced by a gaze that was frigid and


    unforgiving. Marina’s newly summoned courage dissolved instantaneously. She stuttered, “B-


    Brother…”


    “Marina, I recall warning you that if you stirred up trouble again, I wouldn’t be lenient.” Marco’s voice


    was frosty.