Chapter 239

Chapter 239:

Lydia burst into the house and headed straight for the study, where she found her brother Lennie. She thrust a box containing a bracelet into his hands, extending her other palm. “Give me five hundred thousand p>

Lennie’s jaw dropped. “Are you out of your mind? Just yesterday, you blew a million on a bag worth two hundred thousand. And now, half a million p>

Lydia smirked, unfazed. “It’s a rare platinum bracelet—limited edition p>

Lennie rolled his eyes, clearly unimpressed. “That’s no reason to throw money around like that,” he shot back, his tone flat.

Lydia huffed, feeling he was dismissing her efforts. “Fiona has impeccable taste. Everything she likes is exclusive—stuff you can’t just buy with cash p>

Lennie wavered.

“I went to so much trouble getting these luxury pieces for you,” Lydia said, stomping her foot in exasperation. “Without my connections, you’d never get your hands on these. You’d be searching for months on your own p>

Lennie’s brow furrowed. “I still haven’t had the opportunity to give that bag to Fiona yet p>

Lydia’s eyes lit up with a plan. “Simple. I’m heading to Fiona’s later, and you can drive me there. Watch for my signal, then present the gift at the perfect moment. If you and Fiona become a couple, you’ll owe me a big favor p>

Lennie’s pulse quickened at her words. “Fine p>

He took the bracelet, wired the money to his sister, grabbed the bag, and they set off for the Dewitts’ house.

𝘈𝘥𝗱𝗂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘷e s𝘵𝘰r𝗶𝘦s 𝗼ո

When they arrived, Fiona was scrolling through images of designer earrings on her tablet. She offered Lydia and Lennie a nod.

Fiona kept Lydia in her circle mainly because they had been high school classmates; Lydia had a knack for flattery and reading the room, which secured her place in Fiona’s circle. However, Fiona had no interest in Lennie.

Compared to Wesley’s striking looks, confidence, and charm, Lennie was utterly unremarkable, and his presence alone made her recoil in disdain.

Oblivious to her reaction, Lennie glanced at her tablet and asked with a smile, “Fiona, do those earrings catch your eye? How about I buy them for you p>

Fiona’s expression soured. “No need. They’re limited edition and require connections to even get near them p>

The moment Lydia heard that, she exhaled in relief. So that was why Fiona hadn’t bought the bag she had been eyeing—it wasn’t a change of heart; it simply wasn’t available. Even Fiona, with all her wealth, couldn’t snap up everything she wanted.

Lydia shot Lennie a smug glance, signaling him to unveil the gift. Lennie caught her hint and pulled out the elegantly wrapped box.

Fiona frowned. “What’s this p>

“Lydia mentioned you were admiring this bag a few days ago. I have a friend who got it for me—bought it just for you,” Lennie said, his smile overly eager.

Fiona’s heart raced as she snatched the bag. This was no ordinary piece—only 134 existed worldwide, with just two in Okburg, one of which she had secured through her network. How did the Haywood family manage to get the other?

Her eyes narrowed at Lennie. “Where did you get this bag p>

Caught off guard by her intensity, Lennie broke into a nervous sweat, glancing at Lydia before lying, “A friend brought it from overseas p>

Fiona wasn’t buying it. She asked him to show the receipt.

Lennie fumbled, producing it. Fiona cross-checked the serial number against her own purchase—the one she had bought under Brenden’s name for Gabriela. They matched. How had this bag ended up with Lydia and Lennie?

Her gaze bored into Lennie. “Be straight with me. Did you steal it p>

Lennie froze under her piercing stare.

Lydia jumped in, sensing the tension. “Fiona, I paid a million for this through a friend. The tag is still on. How could you think Lennie stole it p>

“A million?!” Fiona felt dizzy. “Who sold it to you p>

Lydia hesitated. “A woman named Gabriela Hayes. She’s quite pretty and works at Apex Group p>

Fiona’s suspicions were confirmed: the bag was the same one she had purchased for Gabriela. The realization brought a pang of pain to her chest. Spending two hundred thousand on a bag for Gabriela already felt like a waste. But now, Lydia had bought it back for five times the price.