don't return it, you might as well never cback to the Meadows family."
Lisa exploded with anger, "Chloe, you've got snerve! That emerald pendant is a Meadows family heirloom.
What gives you the right to keep it? Have you no shame? Just so you know, our parents cby today
specifically to askto get the pendant back. If you Chloe gave a soft smile, "Well, that works out perfectly.
Send them my best wishes for good health."
Lisa was fuming, amazed at Chloe's lack of fear about being cut off from the family. But then again, it made
sense. Times had changed, and she was now engaged to Connor. Why would she care about the Meadows family
anymore?
Out of options, Lisa threatened, "Chloe, I'm going to sue you. This is outright theft."
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Chloe chuckled, "Go ahead, I'll be waiting for your lawsuit."
Chloe's calm demeanor drove Lisa up the wall. If she didn't know Chloe could handle herself, she would have
slapped her ages ago. But now, all she could do was shake with rage.
Ann stepped in. Though she wasn't sure what the fight was about, she knew it was over something valuable.
"Sweetheart, if it's someone else's, just let it go. If you really like it, | can get you one," Ann said, knowing Lisa's
nature all too well. Ever since she was little, Lisa wanted what others had, and Ann always tried to accommodate
her within reason. But it never seemed enough; Lisa's cravings only grew.
Ann's words only fueled Lisa's frustration. She snapped back, "Do you even know what you're talking about? Can
you afford a jewel worth millions?"
Before Lisa could rant more, Chloe lifted a hand as if to slap her. Startled, Lisa instinctively covered her head. But
the slap never came.
Chloe said coolly, "Aren't you leaving? Waiting for a beating?"
Lisa was boiling with anger but knew she couldn't take on Chloe. Grabbing her purse, she made her way to the
door, slowing down when she overheard Chloe talking to Ann.
"I'm heading out too. Oh, and make sure to lock my room. Don't let Lisa in," Chloe said.
Ann nodded, "Alright, take care."
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Chloe quickly left the room. But Lisa stayed put. Chloe's request to lock the door sparked her curiosity. Why keep
her out? Was Chloe hiding something in her room?
Lisa watched from the balcony as
Chloe's car drove away from the complex, then stealthily slipped into Chloe's room. Ann was still busy in the
kitchen and hadn't noticed anything. She hadn't locked Chloe's door yet, making it easy for tisa to get in.
Inside, Lisa rummaged through everything. What was Chloe hiding?
Soon, Lisa stumbled upon a beautifully crafted sandalwood box at the bottom of Chloe's vanity. It was so
exquisite, it had to hold something special. Eagerly, Disa opened it.
Her eyes lit up with greed. The emerald pendant! It was the pink emerald pendant she had been after all along!
It felt like she had stumbled upon a hidden treasure without any effort at all. Lisa couldn't help but laugh
triumphantly.