DEAR CHEATED GIRLFRIEND, I AM TRILLIONAIRE HEIR

CHAPTER 3 Misunderstood

Mariya’s expression changed dramatically. “What did you just say? He stole it? The Heart of the Ocean?”

That jewel was legendary among the upper class.

Mariya had done her own research on it in secret.

She had even dreamed that if she ever got married, wearing that gem would be the ultimate fairy-tale moment.

Vincent doubled down. “Exactly. I saw it with my own eyes. If you don’t believe me, ask the employees who were there. That guy’s gone completely insane, stealing a national treasure just to win your heart. He’s finished.”

Mariya looked uncertain. “As far as I know, Karvel may be poor, but he’d never stoop to something as low as theft.”

Vincent sneered. “That’s exactly why he stole it, because he’s poor. Think about it, Mariya. If he didn’t steal it, how else could a guy like him possibly have the Heart of the Ocean?”

Isabelle chimed in, backing him up. “He definitely stole it. No doubt about it.”

She was fuming inside. Who would've thought that plain black box Karvel had been holding actually contained a ten-billion-dollar gem?

If she’d known, she never would’ve given it back. What a loss!

Mariya called over a few staff members to ask about what had happened earlier.

When she heard that Karvel had been holding the famed gem, her face darkened in anger.

“This is completely out of line. Karvel, being poor is nothing to be ashamed of. But using theft to try and impress me? That only makes me look down on you more!”

Fuming, she pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

At that moment, Karvel was sitting inside a sleek Maybach.

His phone rang. He glanced at the screen.

Mariya.

Their relationship was already over. Karvel saw no reason to answer.

Riiiing…

But the ringtone kept going, urgent and relentless.

Frowning, Karvel finally tapped the answer button.

“Karvel, listen to me, turn yourself in. Now!”

Huh?

Mariya’s abrupt words threw Karvel off.

“That gemstone is worth millions,” she continued, her voice sharp. “You’ve lost your mind. I know you did it to impress me, but have you thought this through? This is illegal!”

“Go to the police, while you still can. Don’t worry, my family has influence. I’ll do my best to keep you out of jail.”

Mariya sounded righteous and furious, as if scolding a stubborn child who refused to learn.

But Karvel understood now.

So, she thought he stole the gem.

“I think you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t steal it,” Karvel replied, his tone casual, not bothering to explain further.

Mariya snapped back, “Karvel, are you seriously still denying it? Vincent and several of my employees saw it with their own eyes!”

Her accusatory tone made Karvel’s heart go cold.

“Mariya, is that really what you think of me? That I’m capable of something like this? You’d rather believe Vincent than me?”

Mariya faltered for a moment, then softened her voice. “I’m sorry, Karvel. If I hurt your pride, I apologize. But this gem, it's too big of a deal.”

“I’ve heard rumors... The man who truly owns it is someone so powerful, even I would never dare cross him. You have no idea what kind of danger you’re in. Not even I can protect you from that.”

This woman really was delusional.

Karvel’s voice turned icy. “So even now, you’re convinced I stole it?”

“Fine. If you say I stole it, then ok. Let’s go with that. Report me, call the cops, tip off whoever you want. I’m not afraid.”

“Karvel, why are you being so—”

Beep—beep—beep!

Mariya’s lips parted slightly in shock.

He hung up.

He actually dared to hang up on her.

He used to be so submissive. He would never have done something like that.

And what infuriated her more… was that he didn’t appreciate her kindness.

“Karvel, I never realized you were this stubborn… so ungrateful.”

“Fine then. I was the fool to care. Our story’s over. Do whatever you want. I won’t get involved again.”

Mariya muttered to herself, determined to wash her hands of him completely.

In a way, she was relieved.

This broken engagement had shown Karvel's true colors.

“Mariya, I told you, didn’t I? That Karvel’s just a thief. Good thing the two of you broke up. Otherwise, he might’ve dragged you down with him.”

Vincent leaned in, voice dripping with disdain.

Mariya just felt tired.

She used to pride herself on staying calm, never losing her temper.

But Karvel… he had disappointed her far too deeply.

“Vincent, why are you here anyway? Do you need something?”

She changed the subject.