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His face instantly stiffened. If he was not mistaken, this bronze tree was designed by a famous sculptor from Sweden that had a modern twist on Central European ornamental sculpture.
It was a unique design in the world, so naturally, it was very expensive. However, what shocked him most was not the tree.
The branches stuck out diagonally. There was a bright refracted light coming from one of the branches near the window.
It was a diamond that was attached to a ring It was his lost wedding ring! Tristan’s breathing stopped for a moment. His face was tense and extremely shocked.
That thing that he felt great remorse after losing appeared here? Joyce saw that Tristan had not left yet and raised her head insouciantly.
“Mr. Beckett, since we’re done talking ….” Joyce frowned slightly when she saw the expression on his face. Tristan took a few steps forward and stood in front of her.
The corners of his lips trembled slightly. The oppressive feeling in his chest at that moment made him feel so lost and heavy like he was falling into an abyss.
His eyes were deep and dark as he stared at Joyce. Joyce’s subconscious reaction of resistance, doubt, and disgust made his eyes sink slightly.
He stood in front of her and reached out to touch the pair of rings that were hanging on the branches of the bronze tree. Joyce noticed his movement.
Her face instantly became cold and sullen, Without hesitation, she reached out and pushed him away, which made Tristan stumble a few steps back. His fingers were now further away from the pair of rings.
The man’s eyes were deep and sullen with pain and complexity in them. Joyce’s voice turned cold. “Mr. Beckett, you may leave since we’re done discussing.” )) If he stayed any longer, she was afraid that she would just beat him up. Her lowly self in that suffocating past was the last thing that Joyce wanted to recall.
She did not want to suffer for the rest of her life just because she fell in love with Tristan Beckett for those few years. “Joyce, why is my ring here?” His mellow voice was a little hoarse as he asked with difficulty.
‘Didn’t I lose it? Why is it here?’ Tristan thought. Before the elation of finding his lost ring had reached his eyes, Joyce’s cold resistance was already mocking his wishful thinking.
“Mr. Beckett, this is my ring, not yours.” What did he give her for their marriage besides those two documents? Joyce was the one who bought the ring. The pain was also hers to bear.
The hope that Joyce handed to him was discarded by him like trash. Then, what did it have to do with him now? The corners of Tristan’s lips were tightly pressed into a straight line.
The deeply hidden pain, remorse, repression, and forbearance in his eyes came flooding out. “I’m sorry…” “ It sounded simple and solemn.
Besides this apology, Tristan no longer knew how they could overcome the past. Joyce hooked the corners of her lips in disdain.
“There’s no need to say these useless things. I’ve already seen your sincerity when you agree to my conditions.” That was enough for her.
They were all adults, so there was no need to say such sentimental, worthless words. It was better if they could just settle this with money.
Yvette was right, who would say no to money? Tristan’s eyes were filled with complex emotions. Joyce’s indifference pierced his heart, Tristan looked away from Joyce and stared at that somewhat familiar ring.
The pair of rings looked brand new as they shone in the sunlight. Tristan asked again, “How did it end up here?”
Tristan was curious why his lost ring would be in Joyce’s possession. Joyce’s eyes flickered slightly. She was obviously unwilling to answer this irritating question.
However, she was even more unwilling to get entangled with Tristan Beckett. She simply told him.
“I thought you knew…” You should know.’ “This ring was returned to me one morning by Selena Price.
She said that you had too much to drink the night before and slept at her place, then casually just threw it aside. So, she personally returned it to me.”
Joyce would probably never forget that confrontation. That was the first time that Joyce felt such despair about their marriage. Joyce was lost in sadness, depression, and anger back then.
Luckily, she managed to walk out of that darkness in time. Looking at the flicker of confusion and pain in his eyes, Joyce sneered with contempt. ‘Perhaps I was mistaken.
Tristan Beckett is a cold-blooded animal without feelings. How could he feel any pain because of me? Even if he did have any feelings, they’re not for me. What’s the point?’ Joyce glanced at him with cold indifference.
“Mr. Beckett, you must’ve hated me three years ago. My gift must’ve been a burden, so there’s no need to give you the ring again…”
Joyce felt that it was ridiculous when she said it out loud. “No.” His voice was extremely low. The emotions in Tristan’s eyes shattered a little.
His body was tense, and the air pressure around him was extremely low. It was frighteningly cold.
Tristan could not even recall when he had spent the night at Selena Price’s place after drinking This never happened, so it was all Selena Price’s lies.
Tristan’s chest surged with pent-up anger. This damned liar Selena Price! I really shouldn’t have been so kind to her!’ He frowned tightly Tristan hurriedly spoke.
“She’s lying… I definitely didn’t spend the night at her place, much less find her after drinking…” His heart was in a panic. Joyce smiled faintly and was unconcerned.
“Is that so?” She obviously did not believe him. However, she did not want to go into it. No one could prove how true it was. Moreover, she was no longer interested in what happened between them back then.
The rest of Tristan’s words were suddenly stuck in his throat. Joyce did not care for his explanation. “I know you hate me. Joyce, if there’s a better way to compensate you, I’d like to.”
Tristan’s voice was low. His gaze was deep as he looked at her. He stopped talking even though there was more he wanted to say to her.
However, he could only say so much to her at this moment. Joyce hooked the corner of her lips indifferently. She did not take his words to heart at all.
“The fact that you can agree to my conditions is already a very good compensation. When this project is done, we won’t owe each other anymore.”
They would never have anything to do with each other again. After Joyce finished speaking, she called Logan on the intercom without waiting for Tristan’s response.
“Send Mr. Beckett out.” “Yes, President.” Logan came up to knock on the door in less than a few seconds.
Sensing the strange atmosphere in the office, Logan did not show any other reaction.
He was respectful and courteous. “Mr. Beckett, if you please…” ) After Tristan Beckett left, Joyce sat in her office for a long time, silently feeling the residual warmth Tristan left in the air.
She had finally drawn a distinct line with the past that she had once coveted so much. Since it was her unrequited love, she must learn to let go.
So what if she had knocked into the wall? That would not change the fact that he did not like her.
Tristan Beckett would never like Joyce, Joyce picked up the ring on the branch of the bronze tree and opened the window. Cilapier Without hesitation, she drew her hand back slightly and threw out the ring.
Ian Carter and old Master Carter both felt a little strange about Joyce’s sudden departure. Joyce had never been so impolite before.
Under Old Master Carter’s probing eyes, Gillian finally could not hold back and told them everything, that the painting was a fake and about Chloe’s fondness for Ian.
When Old Master Carter heard this, he was fuming > His daughter-in-law, Gillian, had always been well-behaved and never caused trouble.
Thus, he was satisfied with her. He did not expect that Gillian would make such a mess of things.
How could he not be angry? Old Master Carter asked experts in the industry to find a photo of “The Blazing Sun” that was exhibited in the World Museum, then showed it to Gillian.
This painting was Mr. Wilheim’s creation at the peak of his career. Every inch of this artwork meticulously brought out the beauty and grandeur of the full painting.
Therefore, after some deliberation, Mr. Wilheim decided not to add his signature to this painting. Thus, “The Blazing Sun” became his only creation without his signature. » As a result, this was his most valuable piece of work.
Upon learning this, Gillian’s face went pale. She thought about how she had humiliated Joyce earlier.
‘What a stupid mistake!’ “But… Chloe Snyder…” Gillian hesitated ) and thought that Chloe must have meant well. old Master Carter was a shrewd man.
He snorted coldly and said, “She became the Head of the Snyder family before she was eighteen years old. You’ll never be able to imagine what she’s capable of.
Not to mention, Ian doesn’t like her. Even if he does and they get married, it’s uncertain whether our company will eventually be bought over by Snyder Corporation.” » The moment these words came out, Gillian’s face instantly turned glum.
How could such a strong and capable woman look up to her as a mother-in-law when Gillian was merely a mediocre high-society housewife? Gillian almost overlooked this detail about just how difficult their future would be if Ian were to marry Chloe. » “Dad, I…” Gillian’s face was miserably pale. If she had known earlier, she would not have said those harsh words to Joyce.
“In the future, you just need to stay away from Chloe Snyder.
Any cooperation regarding our companies will naturally be handled by Ian and his father, so what are you worrying about?” Old Master Carter rebuked Gillian.
“Also, you’d better find an opportunity to apologize to the Powells. Whether it’s West City or Atlanta, Powell Corporation is the partner we can’t afford to lose!” …… Powell Corporation.
Joyce had just finished a meeting when she received a call from Kai. “
The Carters sent you a lot of gifts… Weird, huh?” “Ian?” Joyce asked in surprise. ‘He usually just sends them to my office…’
“No, it’s from Mrs. Carter.” ‘Gillian?’ Joyce was puzzled and frowned a little.
I am seriously disgusted in her throwing the ring out of the window. What a self absorbed bitch. Tristan is trying to do the right thing by her. I’m so angry with this story.