fanqie novel
Chapter 196
Chapter 196
Rita touched her nose and explained in a low voice, "I've just been busy since I got back..."
Connor furrowed his brow, holding back the urge to explode. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and then let it go.
"I'm busy now."
That was his way of showing her the door.
Rita pouted, "Go ahead with your work. I won't bother you."
She turned away and sighed softly, regretting not calling Connor right then and there.
She aimlessly scrolled through her phone,
opened Twitter, and frowned.
Bad luck!
The homepage had suggested Haylie's tweet.
#Haylie’sDailyLifeBackHome
Just as she was about to close it, a glimpse made her frown even tighter.
She clicked on one of Haylie's photos and zoomed in with a flick of her finger.
Shit!
Haylie actually bought the necklace!
"Hmph! Suddenly, that necklace looks ugly."
"Rita!" Connor's voice rose sternly, tinged with impatience.
"Okay, okay. I'll shut up, I won't talk." Rita turned around, apologetically waving her hand.
The study regained its peace for a brief few seconds.
"No! How could she have bought it!" Rita couldn’t help but speak up, "It's infuriating!"
"If you keep yelling, you’ll have to leave," Connor warned, his dark gaze flicking toward Rita.
Rita snorted, "I'm angry! I just looked online and saw that woman flaunting the necklace Camila likes. I can't keep quiet at this moment!"
"The one Camila likes?" Connor’s expression softened a bit.
He flipped through files casually and said as if offhandedly, "Contact Logan and see if he can make another one."
Rita replied irritably, "That would be pointless, it’s called 'The One.'"
The One...
Connor's pupils contracted, and a chill ran down his spine.
His features stiffened as he looked at Rita, swallowing hard.
"You mean, the necklace Camila likes is from Weiss Jewelry and is called 'The One?'"
Rita nodded affirmatively. "Yeah." Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.
Connor paused, put his fingertips on his forehead, and slowly said, "That was the engagement gift I gave to Haylie."
Rita suddenly stood up from the sofa, staring at Connor's face.
"Man, are you crazy! You gave her a necklace called 'The One!'"
Connor looked innocent. "I asked Logan to pick a necklace for her. I didn't realize Camila liked it too."
Hearing this, Rita was livid.
"Is Logan brain-dead? If he's going to scam you, this isn’t the way to do it!"
Connor paused for a few seconds, and then it dawned on him.
"So, the reason Camila has been distant these past few days is because of this necklace!"
Rita coldly sneered, "Probably because of something you did that upset her. Haylie only posted the photo today."
Connor shook his head.
"No, she attended Haylie's welcome party, and I... I was there, too."
Rita’s eyes widened, tilting her head to stare at him.
"Haha..." she clicked her tongue. "No wonder Camila is ignoring you."
"But Camila doesn’t seem like the type to get upset just because I bought someone else a necklace she likes..." Connor frowned slightly.
Rita gave him a look, "She’s jealous, obviously."
Connor froze, his eyes suddenly widening as he realized.
"Jealous? Because of me?"
He walked quickly to Rita and grabbed her arms excitedly. "Are you saying Camila likes me?"
Rita shook off his hands and scoffed a few times, "Whether Camila is jealous, I'm not sure, but what I am sure of is that you like her."