Novels by PuffballPanda

“It is?” Giovanni nodded, her eyes gleaming happily. “But I only asked him to make me a necklace, did he throw in a ring because of how much time it took to get it to me?”Alicia thinned her lips and exhaled calmly. “If you only asked for a necklace, then clearly this isn’t for you.” “Shut up!” Andrea immediately barked, gritting her teeth. She had doubted the true authenticity of the necklace and didn’t get to touch it. She was this close to owning a piece from Mr. Red. Though annoyed at the sight of Giovanni living caressing and testing the ring, she knew she couldn’t lash out at a member of the Hayne family, so she turned to the one whom she can afford to berate. “That’s it! I’ve had enough of your lies. First thing tomorrow, you will sign the forfeiture agreement than you will take a cab to the bus terminal to head back to the countryside.” Alicia was astounded and looked up at Andrea in disbelief. “Grandmother, youre believing a total stranger over your own flesh and blood?

Alicia didn’t know how to react. She had only spent a few months in Dew City, but she knew enough that most people had no respect. Her husband, however, didn’t seem like one of those people, so she simply concluded he was in a bad mood after everything she had just told him about her family.‘‘Hey, what are you doing? This is the Nathaniel Red who I’ve been waiting for the entire day. Don’t screw this up.’’ She whispered through clenched teeth, nudging him repeatedly to keep him at bay.Derek thinned his lips and said nothing. He only married this woman because of his grandparents, and they had agreed not to be actively involved in each other’s lives unless it was absolutely necessary.But Nathaniel was the Hayne family’s jeweler, and he only rose to fame after making a piece for his grandmother.‘‘Don’t just keep quiet, apologize to Mr. Red.’’ she nudged him again when he stopped talking.“That is not necessary, ma’am!’’ Nathaniel Red almost jumped out of his skin when he heard her.

Andrea was speechless for a moment before a deep frown settled across her face.“Excuse me?”“That’s insane. How could you have gotten married without Marcus?” Olivia chimed in, her grip on his arm loosening.Marcus immediately realized what was at stake. If Alicia really had gotten married, everything he had been promised could slip away.He shot to his feet.“Stop spewing nonsense just because I hurt you. You’re not the first woman to be left at the altar, and you won’t be the last.“Saying something like this in such a serious situation is childish. Even for you.”Alicia looked at him.She had chosen to believe there was a reason he didn’t show up, but seeing Olivia holding him told her everything she needed to know.Strangely, she didn’t feel hurt.If anything, she was a little amused.“You’re not a member of the Hodge family. What right do you have to speak in our family matters?” She brushed him aside and looked at Olivia instead.Olivia misunderstood her tone completely.Of cou

Alicia Hodge stood outside the marriage registry office in a white wedding gown.It had been three hours since her fiancé left her standing on the pavement after calling off their marriage certificate at the last minute.Though she had only spent three months in the Hodge family, she already learned how things worked.She lowered her gaze slightly, her fingers brushing against the hem of her dress.So this was their move.Fine.She lifted her head and glanced toward the entrance of the registry office. The requirement was simple. Marriage. No marriage, no inheritance. No inheritance, no place in the company and she’d be sent back to the countryside.The Hodge family had suddenly found her after 23 years and told her she was next in line to be heir of the family after her grandfather’s. She didn’t even know the man, but the fact he made such an important decision, she knew she couldn’t let him down. Furthermore, she was 25 and always dreamed of making it in the big city. If she let