Chapter 71

Gabriel finished speaking, expression still distant.

Clara gripped the necklace box a little tighter, clearly flustered, and gave Lilah a helpless glance.

There’s no way her painting’s worth that much...

Ethan had spent five million on that necklace.

Lilah had never run into a situation like this before.

But knowing Ethan’s temper, if someone tried to return his gift, he’d almost definitely take it the wrong way.

“Clara, it’s your call,” Lilah said softly. She honestly had no clue how to give advice here.

She really didn’t know why Ethan gave Clara the necklace in the first place.

Did he know it was designed by Clara’s mom?

If that was the case, then... he’d actually put some real thought into it.

“Okay...” Clara lowered her gaze to the box in her hands, face caught in a swirl of emotions.

Gabriel set his cup down, glanced at his watch, and said, “It’s getting late. Time to head out.”

“Clara, we’ll get going the