NovelBookChapter 279 It was quite the twist of fate when Chris, while on a jewelry store trip to pick out a piece for his young mistress, locked eyes with a sales associate. Chris, a man with a reputation for his many escapades and undeniable charm, had a knack for wanting to woo any beautiful woman he fancied into his bed.
During the visit, he dropped over two hundred grand on a necklace for the young woman he was seeing, impressing her and showcasing his wealth to the store clerk. When the young woman stepped away to the restroom, Chris took the chance to snag the clerk's contact info. That very night, they ended up together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOn Valentine's Day evening, Chris had another meet-up with the saleswoman. In a cozy couple-themed hotel suite, after they were done, Chris casually tossed her a card. "Happy Valentine's Day, darling. Spend it however you like." She accepted the card with a teasing smile, "Chris, you never really put much thought into gifts. It's always just cash. Today, a guy bought a limited edition Valentine's necklace for $999,000 for his girlfriend at our store. It's so enviable. He must really love her." Chris chuckled, leaning back against the headboard, lazily puffing on a cigarette, surrounded by smoke. Feeling particularly content, he wasn't fazed by her comment and replied with an unusual calmness, "There's over a hundred grand on that card. Buy whatever you want. It's money that matters, isn't it? Love is overrated." She nestled her head on his chest, her voice soft and playful, "I was just saying." Chris flicked the ash off his cigarette, his tone turning cool, "Let's not talk about love anymore." "I get it." At the time, Chris didn't give it much thought. But not long after Valentine's Day, Joshua seemed riled up by something and started digging into Chris's affairs. A tiny slip-up on Wesley's part was instantly pounced on by Joshua's team.
Before long, Wesley got arrested, and all his associated companies were under investigation. In a fit of rage, Chris initially tried to have Joshua taken out, but it was a bust. Afterburning through tons of resources, Chris decided to revert to an old trick: targeting those close to Joshua.
Initially, he had his sights set on a celebrity rumored to be tied to Joshua. But Lillian tipped him off that the celebrity was just a distant cousin of Joshua, and the rumors were just for publicity.
Recalling how genuinely heartbroken Allison seemed after her split with Joshua, Chris figured she didn't know about the celebrity's real connection to Joshua. The timing of their breakup, right after Javier's incident, made Chris realize Joshua had likely played him.
Then, he remembered the saleswoman's comment about someone spending $999,000 on a fancy necklace for their girlfriend on Valentine's Day. Not many in Oak Lake could swing such a lavish purchase.
Chris immediately called the
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmsaleswoman to ask who bought the necklace. The event had left a strong impression on her, and she'd noted the buyer's details. When Chris asked, she replied, "He looked to be in his thirties, about six feet tall, slim, and his last nwas Lín." "What address was listed? Who was the recipient?"
"It was a high-end villa area in Oak Lake, and the recipient was listed as Ms. Allison.
Chris was almost certain this Ms.
Allison was indeed Allison. With a mix With a m of anger and amusement; he asked the woman to send him the surveillance footage from Valentine's Day.
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