Karyl entered with Zayn and Lady Evelyn, Karyl’s mother, heading toward the dining table.“Oh, isn’t this my lovely little granddaughter? You’ve grown taller—come let Grandma hold you,”Evelyn said, embracing Seraphina before inviting everyone to take their seats.Unfortunately, there weren’t enough chairs prepared. Zayn stood awkwardly by.Noticing this, Evelyn frowned and pointed at Reeds.“What are you standing there for? Give your seat to Mr. Zayn.”Reeds froze and looked toward Karyl. She said nothing—clearly agreeing with Evelyn.A bitter feeling stirred in Reeds’ chest. In this family, he ranked lower than a rapist.Zayn looked on smugly, relishing the scene. He wanted to turn all the humiliation he suffered yesterday into Reeds’ disgrace.“I’ll give this uncle my seat. I want to sit with Daddy,” Seraphina said as she offered her chair and then plopped herself onto Reeds’ lap.She had clearly saved her father from embarrassment.Zayn was displeased by this turn of events—it di

Karyl folded her arms, her face as hard as nails. Everything that was occurring right now was all Reeds fault, she thought. If he hadn't presented such an inferior item, he wouldn't be ridiculed in the first place.Reeds watched Karyl's reaction closely, feeling a deep sense of disappointment settling deep in his bones. He knew deep down that no matter what he said, his wife wouldn't believe him. She had already revealed that in her actions. The way she refused to meet his eyes, the way she stood closer to Zayn than him. Only Seraphina, their daughter, stood up for him. His own wife was siding with another man against him while his daughter was out here, defending him.What kind of wife was Karyl anyway?At that moment, Zayn stepped up to Reeds, dangling the necklace from his fingers. "I believe this belongs to you," he handed Reeds the necklace, a jeering note in his voice. Reeds snatched it back from his hand without so much as a word. Zayn hides a smirk. He was enjoying Reed

The Tear of the Rose? The worth of the jewelry was over $10 million which means Reeds was telling the truth. This Revelation caused an outrage as everyone started arguing with one another over the genuity of the necklace. No one could believe the gem was real. There was no way. Zayn stepped forward, his eyes widened. "There must be a mistake. Are you sure of what you're saying?"Mr. Potts frowned. "Why not? I've been in this business for thirty years. This necklace is the real deal."Karyl stepped forward. "Mr. Potts is the most authoritative appraiser I'm the city. There's no way he could be wrong."Everyone became silent as they considered Karyl's words. If Mr. Potts says the necklace was the Tear of the Rose, then there was no doubting him.Reeds smiled. To see Karyl suddenly come for his defense made him happy. It seems she's finally starting to believe him.But his joy was short-lived as Karyl turned to him and spoke, "Reeds, I want you to turn yourself in."Reed's smile slipp

A taxi pulled up outside the giant iron gates of the Higgins residence.A line of household staff in red and white uniforms stood at attention along the driveway, their faces set. As Reeds opened the rear door and stepped out of the taxi along with Seraphina the household staff all bowed their heads deeply in perfect unison."Welcome back home, master Reeds!" They greeted Reeds.Reeds smiled for the first time that evening. This was far better than the ridicule and coldness he had experienced at Karyl's home."Dad, where are we?" Seraphina asked, looking confused.Before Reeds could answer her, Archibald emerged from the building and approached Reeds."Young master, it's so good to have you back home. And I see you brought the little Miss with you,” Archibald bowed slightly to Seraphina, “welcome to the Higgins household, miss Seraphina.”Reeds glanced at Seraphina. "This is Archibald, honey. He's my family's butler."Seraphina curtsey before Archibald. "Nice to meet you Sir."Reeds

Reeds stared up at the imposing glass tower of Karyl's company looming before him.He clenched his fists at his sides knowing that right this very moment, Zayn was already making his move against her. But he won't let Zayn win. He turned to the other members of the Higgins family seated inside the luxurious convoy of cars. The chauffeur opened their doors and they all stepped out one by one. Reeds had brought along with him the formidable figure of his uncle, including Archibald and several high ranking associates of the family. He approached his uncle, William Higgins and gave a respectful bow. "Thank you for taking your time to accompany me here today, uncle."William smirked. "I'll do anything for my nephew. Just tell us what you want us to do and it'll be done."Reeds straightened himself and squared his shoulders. "Wait outside for a while. I'll go on ahead to confront Zayn. I suspect he's secretly withdrawn our family's investment to pressure my wife. Once I fully expose Zay