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Plain-Looking

Penulis: Black Knight
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The old lady smiled warmly and nodded. “Try them on!”

“But… this is far too valuable!”

Inside the rosewood box nestled a pair of earrings so green and lustrous they looked like morning dew captured in gemstone. Each teardrop-shaped piece was roughly 30 by 15 millimeters, crafted from flawless chrysoprase—a rare and radiant apple-green stone often mistaken for jade in older eras.

Set in antique gold with fine milgrain detailing, they shimmered with the elegance of old-world luxury. In today’s market, the pair would be worth several million at auction.

Serena knew the value didn’t lie just in the stones—but in the craftsmanship, the era, the sentiment. And to receive something so precious from someone she’d only met twice? It felt far too extravagant.

But the old lady didn’t blink. She picked up the earrings and approached Serena, who instinctively leaned down as the woman fastened th

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  • The Art of Revenge   Plain-Looking

    The old lady smiled warmly and nodded. “Try them on!”“But… this is far too valuable!”Inside the rosewood box nestled a pair of earrings so green and lustrous they looked like morning dew captured in gemstone. Each teardrop-shaped piece was roughly 30 by 15 millimeters, crafted from flawless chrysoprase—a rare and radiant apple-green stone often mistaken for jade in older eras.Set in antique gold with fine milgrain detailing, they shimmered with the elegance of old-world luxury. In today’s market, the pair would be worth several million at auction.Serena knew the value didn’t lie just in the stones—but in the craftsmanship, the era, the sentiment. And to receive something so precious from someone she’d only met twice? It felt far too extravagant.But the old lady didn’t blink. She picked up the earrings and approached Serena, who instinctively leaned down as the woman fastened th

  • The Art of Revenge   The Atelier Rules

    The old lady studied her carefully for a moment, then suddenly understood. “Oh, you’re… Nola’s daughter.”“That’s right! I didn’t expect you to still remember me.”“Nola and I go way back. How could I forget her child? Besides, you're so beautiful—this old lady would have a hard time forgetting even if I wanted to!”Serena blushed slightly, her face tinged with red. “I came today to ask a favor of you.”The elderly woman looked at her kindly. “What favor could I possibly help you with?”“Well… I’m attending a dinner tonight with a senior I greatly respect. He has a fondness for timeless elegance—European classics. So, I thought a vintage couture dress might be most appropriate…”The old seamstress raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a knowing smile. “So you’d like this old lady to whip up a g

  • The Art of Revenge   Dinner Appointment

    The ringtone of her phone interrupted Serena’s chaotic thoughts.She reached into her bag, glanced at the caller ID, and took a deep breath before answering. “Hello, Grandpa Bryan!”A warm, weathered male voice came from the other end of the line. “Miss Knowles, hope I’m not disturbing you?”The elderly gentleman had always been very courteous.Time had only made his demeanor more refined and gentle.Serena shook her head. “Not at all. I’m just having some coffee. Is there something I can help you with?”“Oh, it’s like this! The rough stone we looked at yesterday at Mr. Kim’s place has already been cut. You left in a hurry, and Mr. Kim didn’t get your contact info, so he asked me to let you know.”“Oh!”Serena still felt confident about the stone she’d seen yesterday.But out of politeness, she asked cautiously, “So, how did it turn

  • The Art of Revenge   Dirty Secret

    “The workers who were present said it was something like—‘If you keep causing trouble, I’ll expose your dirty secrets,’ or something along those lines.”“Dirty secrets?! What kind of dirty secrets could Gaius have?!” Serena pressed further.“Heh!” Poppy sneered with contempt. “Who would believe anything Bram says?! Just because he claimed Uncle Beckett had skeletons in his closet, does that make it true? In my opinion, he just used it as a threat!”Serena’s expression turned solemn—something felt off.If there really was nothing to hide, then why would Uncle Beckett react that way to a single sentence from her father? And right after that, he jumped off the building!“And then what? What happened after that?”“Uncle Beckett died on the spot. Aunt Beckett couldn’t handle the shock, and her health deteriorated quickly. Not long

  • The Art of Revenge   The Story Behind

    Poppy was caught off guard, surprised by the question.A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes as she lowered her gaze. "What café… I… I’ve already forgotten."“Oh?” Serena looked skeptical.That day, she had been so eager to tell her something.Later, when they ran into her at Vernon Hospital with Xavier, she had loudly insisted that Clint's father, Gaius, was killed by her own father, Bram.It’s only been a few days, and now she won’t even admit it?Could it be that she really got scared off by a few words from Xavier?"I didn’t expect Miss Castano to be such a coward.""What do you mean?! You're the coward!""Weren’t you all high and mighty that day? What now, just a few words from the young master of the Blaze family, and you’re too scared to speak?""You’re the one scared by him!""Oh really? Then why won’t you speak?" Serena sipped her coffee c

  • The Art of Revenge   Let Go

    Serena looked at him calmly, her tone neither sad nor happy. “It’s me. I heard you were ill and came to check on you.”A light instantly sparked in Clint’s lifeless eyes.He looked at her with delight and tried to prop himself up by the bed, wanting to sit. Unfortunately, his body was far too weak, and he had no strength in his arms. He tried several times, all in vain.Serena couldn’t bear to watch. She stood up and gently pressed his shoulder down. “Just lie down. You need rest right now.”“Serena,” Clint said with joy, “thank you for coming. I thought… you didn’t care about me at all anymore…”“We did know each other once. Since I heard you were sick, it’s only right to come see you.”“That’s… all it is?”“What else could it be?” Serena looked at him with a slight smile.The man pressed his lips togeth

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