Chapter 351
Chapter 351:
Though frustrated, Jillian dared not show her anger toward Fraser. Instead, she redirected her frustration toward Ashton.
“Fraser, you are absolutely right. It is unsettling to think that this foolish and impoverished man is here mingling in our luxurious surroundings,” Jillian scoffed.
Before Ashton could respond, a familiar voice cut through the crowd, scolding, “Jillian, have you finished with your nonsense? Regardless of Ashton’s background, it is none of your concern p>
Jillian recognized the voice immediately, and Ashton was even more accustomed to it.
As expected, Selena soon made her way through the crowd. Normally bright and cheerful, she wore an unusually serious expression that signaled her deep annoyance.
Before Jillian could respond, Selena addressed her in a calm but firm manner.
“Jillian, perhaps you should reflect on yourself before passing judgment on others. If it weren’t for my father, you and your family wouldn’t be living so comfortably. And let us not forget the issue with Theo. Here you are, showing up at my sister’s birthday party. I want to make it clear that I would prefer not to have your family here. But since it is Rosalie’s special day, I will overlook it for now. However, if you continue to cause trouble and disrespect my sister’s guests, consider this a fair warning—you might find yourself shown the door p>
This was the first time Ashton had witnessed Selena assert herself so firmly, and it was clear she was genuinely upset. Meanwhile, Jillian was seething with anger, her eyes shooting daggers at Selena as she was publicly reprimanded.
Despite her rage, Jillian refrained from lashing out. Being expelled by Selena in front of such a prestigious crowd would be a major humiliation.
Amid the charged atmosphere, Fraser intervened with a friendly and concerned tone, addressing Selena with sincere interest.
“Hello, Selena. I have been swamped with work lately and haven’t had a chance to catch up with you. How is your recovery coming along p>
Selena felt a degree of distance from Fraser due to his earlier coldness.
After a short pause, she responded with a hint of frost, “I appreciate you asking. I am feeling much better now p>
Fraser’s expression momentarily stiffened. It was the first time he had seen Selena respond to him in this manner since their childhood.
The group of influential friends accompanying Fraser quickly noticed his discomfort.
One of them stepped in with a cheerful tone to ease the tension, saying, “Fraser, Rosalie is a childhood friend of yours, isn’t she? Surely you have something special planned for her birthday, right p>
Regaining his composure, Fraser smiled and replied, “It’s nothing extravagant, but I put considerable thought into it.” As he spoke, Fraser produced a small, elegantly wrapped box from his pocket. When he opened it, a breathtaking ring came into view.
The crowd gasped in unison. “Is it not the ‘Deep Blue Romance’ released just last week? It is a creation by the renowned jeweler Sandro Bowell! The ring is crafted from platinum and features a natural blue diamond. Only three hundred of these rings exist worldwide. It is an exclusive collector’s item that cannot be purchased with money alone p>