Chapter 6
In the quiet of the dark night, Killian remained silent for a moment before he sighed. “Yes, my subordinates aren’t doing their job, so I have to work harder.”
I turned slightly in his embrace and replied, “You don‘ t have to work so hard, you already have enough now.”
He pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around my waist. “How can that be? If I don‘ t work hard, how will I give my precious wife the best life?”
“Do you like that pink diamond necklace?” He continued, his voice soft. “Anastacia mentioned that many high–end brands have released pink clothing sets recently. Should I buy them all for you?”
“Okay.” I gave a faint, mocking smile, my thoughts swirling.
I knew all too well that those pink suits were meant as compensation for tonight’s
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betrayal.
I used to think that he bought such gifts because he loved me and cared for me. But now, the sight of those pink items in the room only made me feel sick. They weren’t tokens of affection but symbols of humiliation and deception.
The next day, Killian swiftly bought all the pink clothing from the season’s high–end brands and had them sent to my home.
I opened my phone to see a flood of social media posts from the brand’s sales staff, all expressing how much Killian loved me. From pink diamonds to pink clothes, it seemed as if he was trying to create a pink world for me.
Many girls in the comments section called their boyfriends, expressing envy over how much they wished their partners would do the same.
I could only smile bitterly, shaking my head. Killian had deceived me, and
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deceived the world. Everyone thought he
loved me so much.
At ten o’clock, the doorbell rang.
The delivery turned out to be from Anastacia, who had brought the clothes. There were so many that she had to use a truck to transport them.
Anastacia stood at the door, directing the servants to bring in the clothes with a sense of entitlement, as though she considered herself the mistress of the house. Her demeanor irritated me, but I chose not to react. I remained in the garden, quietly flipping through the book in my hands.
She casually pushed a row of clothes past me, but as she did, something fell to the ground with a soft thud. It was a set of dark green lace underwear.
Anastacia’s face instantly flushed. She quickly picked up the clothing and stammered, “I’m so sorry, Miss
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Penelope. This set of clothes was actually bought for me by my boyfriend. It’s funny -it’s from the same store as the clothes
President Barnes sent you. I think the store may have mixed them up.”
I glanced at the underwear she was holding -dark green lace with little fabric. I gave a nonchalant shrug. “It doesn’t matter. It’s only natural for young people to have passion.”
Anastacia seemed unsatisfied with my indifferent reaction. She hesitated before speaking again. “Actually, he shouldn’t have bought this set, because he won’t need it… But I have some happy news to share with you, Miss Penelope. Can you keep it a secret?”
I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “What is it?”
She placed a hand over her belly, her face lighting up with a look of joy. “I’m pregnant!”
I hadn’t been surprised when she touched
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her stomach; the news seemed almost obvious. But what followed caught me off guard.
“But I haven’t told my boyfriend yet,” she continued. “I want to wait until the baby is a little older before telling him. Miss Penelope, can you keep this a secret for me?”
I smiled, my tone calm. “Who is your boyfriend? If I don‘ t know him, how can I keep it a secret?”
Anastacia‘ s lips curved into a mysterious smile. “My boyfriend is quite the enigma, but I’m sure you know him. After all, a tall, rich, and handsome man like him is hard to miss. He’s quite dazzling wherever he goes.”
I studied her face, sensing that she was eager for me to ask more.
