Chapter 55

Faith attempted to remove her jewelry. She insisted, "No. You need to return the jewelry set and give the money back to Rivas Corporation. I don't want you to owe them a favor. What if they use this against you and force you to act against your will?"

All she cared about was Kyle. The jewelry was inconsequential. Taking money from Rivas Corporation meant selling one's freedom; she didn't want him indebted to anyone to please her.

"Fay, don't be swayed by others' opinions. Trust yourself. I bought this jewelry set for you with my own money, not the Corporation's."

He chuckled and stopped her. "You have quite an imagination. I can get a refund if you don't like it, and I'll buy something else. I'm not short of money. But if you're making me return it because of the price, you don't have to."

"And I have many secrets. For example, I have these amazing brothers—"

Faith cut him off, coyly patting his hand. "Alright, I got it. I'll accept the gift, and I believe you."

Clearly, Faith thought Kyle had said that to reassure her. Smiling, he caressed her head dotingly. "That's my Fay."

Belle and Chloe's faces betrayed their feelings as they watched Faith and Kyle flirt. Enzo, too, saw it, but hid his anger, hanging his head as he seethed.

In truth, Enzo had coveted Faith from the moment he saw her. He'd never desired a woman so intensely.

Alas, Faith was in love with another man—a benefactor of Rivas Corporation, no less. Enzo, despite his status, could win any woman he wanted, except Faith. He couldn't get over it.

Belle gritted her teeth. "I'll make that shameless couple regret ever showing up at this event."

Chloe soothed her. "Belle, calm down. Faith will regret her choice of man when we expose the truth about Kyle. Then she'll realize you're the clear-headed one, and she's the fool."

Belle nodded softly.

Chloe said, "Look for Luca, and get to the bottom of things, or it'll be difficult for us to make a move." Chloe left the venue and asked around. She finally found Luca, legs crossed, playing a mobile game in the main hall.

She walked past him and feigned surprise. "Hey, isn't this Mr. Bruno? It's been a while." She posed flirtatiously. Her smile made Luca swoon. His eyes lit up. "Aren't you Chloe? Yes, it's been a while. I was thinking, 'Who's that hot girl?' I swear I could sell your fragrance when you walked past."

She waved demurely. "Mr. Bruno, you're a sweet talker. There are plenty of hot girls today. I'm nothing compared to them." Her actions charmed Luca further. He added, "I'm not lying! The other girls were decked out in jewelry and wore too much makeup, but Chloe, you possess a simple beauty. You were born with it!"

His words made Chloe feel good. She believed him and thought she was the prettiest there. "Gosh, Mr. Bruno, you flatter me. I have a favor to ask. I have a question and need your help. Do you have time?" She patted his arm coyly. "I'm really sorry to bother you. You must be busy with your job. I guess I'll leave instead."

Playing hard to get, she successfully made him jump from his seat. He didn't want her to leave. "Chloe, that's nonsense. I have all the time in the world for you. Ask me anything, and I promise to answer."