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Chapter 37

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The city's most exclusive jewelry boutique doesn’t just open its doors — it unveils them, as though entry itself is a privilege. Gleaming black marble floors reflect the glitter of chandeliers dripping with crystal. Every glass case is lit like a treasure vault, showcasing diamonds so clear they could slice the light in half.

Adrianna steps inside, trailing behind Lance, Bianca, and Mrs. Vallerand. The air smells faintly of expensive perfume and freshly polished metal, and she instantly feels the weight of eyes — the staff are trained to see everything, to measure every guest’s worth in a single glance.

She keeps her face impassive. She’s here to watch Bianca have her little fairy-tale moment, nothing more.

A tall, elegant saleswoman glides toward them, her smile warm yet perfectly rehearsed. “Welcome to Villeroy & Sons. It’s an honor to have the Vallerand family here. We’ve prepared our most exquisite engagement selection for you.”

Mrs. Vallerand practically preens. “Only the best fo
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