Chapter 146

"You've really crossed the line this time."

"William!" Jennifer's tears streamed down her face, her heart breaking.

She loved him so much. Couldn't he see that?

Not only did he ignore her feelings, but now he was also scolding her for Christina's sake.

Was Christina really that amazing?

"She picked the priciest diamond ring in the store without even flinching. She didn't think about you at all."

Christina, standing nearby, rolled her eyes. "Seriously, you don't need to worry about my husband. Besides, it's not like I can't afford it. We've got the money."

Was she supposed to save money just because she had it, and then hand over the savings to another woman?

A hint of a smile appeared in William's eyes. "I make money for you to spend, Christina. Buy whatever you want. No need to hold back. If you have to check the price before buying something, then I'm failing as a husband."

He made his stance crystal clear.

He didn't care how much Christina spent, nor did he need her to save. It was all his choice.

"William." Jennifer felt like she was about to pass out from the pain.

She wanted to say more, but William had already laid down the law. "Family is my bottom line. Christina is my fiancée, and we're getting married soon. I don't want to hear any insults about her from anyone, and you better not cross my line."

Otherwise, he wouldn't show Jennifer any mercy.

"Miss, please leave our store immediately. We've already notified security, and they'll be here soon," the store clerk added.

With so many people in the mall, if she was escorted out by security, it would be utterly humiliating.

She might even be recorded and become a laughingstock online.

Jennifer had her pride and couldn't accept such a thing. But leaving like this felt too unfair.

"What is your relationship with her? Is she your ex-girlfriend?" Christina frowned at the thought.

If so, his taste wasn't great.

How could he have been interested in such an uncouth woman?

"Of course not. We're just friends, but it seems we can't even be that anymore." William focused all his attention on comforting Christina.

Jennifer watched them being affectionate while she was kicked out by the store clerk.

To prevent her from causing trouble, the clerk even closed the door.

The transparent glass door kept her out but didn't block her view.

"Sorry for the disturbance earlier. It was our store's mismanagement. If you decide to purchase this wedding ring, I'll apply for a discount for you," the clerk continued to serve them enthusiastically.

If the clerk could sell this wedding ring, her commission would be substantial, enough to live on for a year.

Christina helped him put on the men's ring, admiring how good it looked. "I really like it. What do you think?"

"Let's go with this one, along with the matching necklace and earrings. They'll go perfectly with the wedding dress we just picked out." William took out his card and paid without hesitation.

He didn't mind spending money on Christina at all.

Jennifer didn't even know how she managed to leave the mall. Her vision was blurred with tears, and every step felt like agony.

Back home, she locked herself in her room, refusing to eat or drink.

Eventually, Sophia, worried sick about her, forced the door open. Seeing Jennifer lying on the bed, she was both angry and heartbroken. "Who are you punishing? If you ruin your health, who will care? You're just hurting your parents."

In the end, her parents were the ones who cared the most.

"They're getting married. They even bought the ring. She picked the biggest diamond in the store." Jennifer's tears had almost dried up.

Sophia was exasperated. "So what if it's the most expensive ring? It's his money, and he wants to spend it on Christina. Why can't you just let it go?"

They had never wronged Jennifer growing up. Maybe they spoiled her too much, making her feel entitled, always wanting what she couldn't have.

"But I can't accept it. I have to try everything before giving up." Jennifer was determined. "Leave me alone."

Sophia couldn't just leave her like that.

She tried to persuade her, "At least eat something, or you'll hurt yourself."

"I told you to leave. I'll eat when I'm hungry. Don't worry about me." Jennifer threw a pillow at her.

Sophia sighed and left.

After she left, Jennifer sat on the bed, her mind racing, thinking of ways to deal with Christina.

Suddenly, she thought of someone.

Some things she couldn't do alone, but with an accomplice, it would be much easier. Even if things went wrong, she could push the blame onto someone else.

Jennifer quickly changed and went downstairs. Sophia thought she had come to her senses and was going out, not knowing she was heading down the wrong path.

Half an hour later, Jennifer drove to Emerald Lakeside. The buildings here were old and dilapidated, with shared bathrooms for several households.

She walked on the muddy path, feeling disgusted by everything.

Soon, she reached the end of a narrow alley and pushed the door open.

"Jennifer? What are you doing here?" Missy put down her bucket, unable to believe her eyes.

Jennifer looked at her shabby clothes with disdain. "Do you live here every day?"

Missy nodded uneasily.

She knew the environment was bad, but the rent was the cheapest, and her family couldn't afford anything better.

When you're poor, you don't even have the right to choose.

"I can give you money." Jennifer knew what she needed most and got straight to the point. "As long as you do what I say, you won't have to live here anymore or wear such shabby clothes. You can buy all the designer bags you want."

Missy was tempted.

But Jennifer wouldn't give her money for nothing; there were conditions.

"We have the same goal. Don't you hate Christina? She made your life miserable before." Jennifer continued to persuade.

Missy finally agreed.

They discussed their plan for over an hour before Jennifer drove away from Emerald Lakeside.