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Ch 27
Night had fallen by the time Drex reached home.He knocked on the door and it swung open almost instantly, revealing a giddy Martha who thought it was Jordan.The moment she registered Drex’s face, her expression crumpled and a deep scowl replaced the excitement.She stood there in rumpled brown pajamas, hair mussed and wild which was enough to know that whoever she was expecting to knock on her door was someone she was impatiently waiting for."Of all the faces I could see before bed, it had to be yours?” she spat, voice dripping with disgust. "I don't want you bringing any bad luck to me, Drex, so get out! Go back to where you came from.”Drex let out a tired sigh and stepped forward, pushing her out of the way.Martha stumbled back with a sharp gasp, nearly losing her balance. She recovered quickly, cheeks flushing with fury, ready to lunge at him, until Drex thrust the velvet box directly in front of her face.“I brought a gift for Janice,” he said evenly. “Where is she?”Martha s
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The Fattie’s throat worked visibly as he swallowed hard, fighting back the tears welling up in his eyes. Three million dollars wasn’t loose change, it was a fortune that could ruin him. But with the shadow of the Knight Group looming over everything, refusal wasn’t an option.‘All because of that damn Chloe…’ The bitter thought burned in his mind. She had dragged him straight into this nightmare.He flicked a reluctant glance at Drex, shoulders slumping in defeat.“Fine,” he muttered. “I’ll buy it.”Chloe’s bruised, swollen face instantly lit up. A wide, almost manic smile split her lips despite the pain radiating from every mark. The agony no longer mattered.Finally.After dragging her around half the day like some cheap accessory, that miserly pig had only coughed up a pathetic thousand-dollar trinket. She’d begged for jade, threatened him, thrown every tantrum in her arsenal, and all she’d gotten were empty promises and excuses.But now? Three million. On a necklace. And she woul
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Yolanda had been staring at Drex with mixed emotions and the day suddenly became a long one for her with different questions spiraling in her head but she was scared. She knew it was best to stay silent, but how could she?Finally, voice shaking so badly it barely carried, she forced the words out.“I… I don’t understand, Drex…”Her words pulled both Drex’s and Mr. Grayson’s attention. She swallowed painfully, the memory of how she’d spoken to him earlier flashing like a warning siren in her head.“…How can you just… casually drop thirty million on a necklace? How are you this rich? Have you been lying to everyone this whole time? Playing some long game? Fooling Janice… the Ellingtons… all of us?”Drex gave a single, slow shake of his head.“I don’t owe you any explanation.”Yolanda’s fear spiked, but desperation overrode it.“No… please, just tell me. What is going on?” Her voice cracked. “You walk in here like you own the place, throw around millions on jewelry, when just yesterday
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Grayson strode directly to Drex and bent deeply at the waist.“My deepest apologies, Master Drex. Please forgive my tardiness.”Drex gave a short, indifferent nod.“Whatever. Can I just buy that stupid necklace now?”Grayson bowed again, even lower this time.“Of course, Master Drex. In truth… you need not buy it at all. Please, take the stupid necklace as a gift… if it pleases you.”Chloe gasp cut through the air. "What?!"She was finding it hard to believe what was going on. Everyone couldn't believe it. They were speechless.Chloe’s shock quickly soured into envy as she pictured that glorified necklace being handed away so easily, handed to Drex, of all people. No way!She shoved forward, voice rising into a furious shout that made heads snap toward her.“What in the world is going on here?! Are you seriously telling me this broke nobody has you under some kind of spell? Or did he slip you cash under the table? He just called a necklace worth millions ‘stupid’, and now you’re ready
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They took the elevator to the third floor, where the most exclusive pieces were displayed behind reinforced glass and velvet ropes. And upon arrival, it did not take long to locate the counter showcasing Midnight Promise.Drex’s steps slowed the moment he saw the sales attendant in charge.Yolanda.She was one of his wife’s friends, Yolanda, the sort who lived to please Janice and the rest of the Ellingtons.'This will be troublesome,’ he thought.When Yolanda heard why they were there, her gaze slid to Drex. The disgust in her eyes was undisguised, as if something filthy had just brushed against her shoe.“What is this nonsense, Drex?” she said sharply. “Is this supposed to be some kind of joke? You expect anyone to believe you came here to buy the 'Midnight Promise' necklace?”She let out a long, dramatic sigh and shook her head. “Enough. Stop this foolishness and get out of my sight.”Drex’s expression remained flat. “I’m not joking.”Yolanda laughed. "Oh please. Not too long ago,
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Chloe looked confusedShe glanced at the fatty beside her and then shot Drex a sharp look. “What the hell are you rambling about now? What kind of nonsense are you trying to spin?”Drex tilted his chin toward the billboard. “Do you believe I can buy that?”Chloe followed his gesture. The moment her eyes caught the price, she burst into loud laughter. "Are you out of your damn mind? That isn’t even remotely funny. Stop embarrassing yourself before before people start thinking you’ve actually gone insane.”Drex’s smirk stayed exactly where it was. "Believe me or don't. But remember this moment, Chloe. Because when I walk out of here with it, you'll wish you'd kept your mouth shut."She laughed again, even louder this time.“Drex, Drex… you really are something else. Do you actually hear yourself or are you just trying to make me laugh myself to death? This is comedy gold. You sound like a delusional child. Because if you, of all people, can buy that, I swear I'll kneel right here in pu
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