Gold Behind the Curtain
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'What she gave me?' I thought, annoyed.
The watch she gave me was a cheap fake, rusted and gone for who knew how many years.
This watch was from my wife, Rowena Smith, who knew I loved that collection. She designed it herself and had it custom-made half a year in advance, a one-of-a-kind in the world.
I was at a loss for words. "Take a good look at these diamonds. You think you can afford any of them?
"This is a gift from my wife, and it's got nothing to do with you."
The diamonds sparkled with an unmistakable high-end shine.
Then, Henry yanked the watch off my wrist, his sneer widening.