NovelEnglishChapter 431
She pulled out a blue leather box and opened it to inspect the diamond hairpin inside. She gently ran her fingers over the diamond hairpin. Millie still had no idea why Marcus would buy something so expensive for her.
Biting her lower lip, she climbed down from the bed and headed for the mirror. She combed her fingers through her hair before putting on the hairpin.
The white diamond in the hairpin emphasized her fine features and brought out the natural redness of her lips.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs she studied her reflection in the mirror, Millie’s self-awareness temporarily lapsed. She could not wrap her head around the fact that she was wearing a twenty-million-dollar hairpin.
It was too expensive. Now that Mrs. Barton had finally left, Millie and Marcus had to go back home.
After packing her things, Millie realized that her suitcase was only halfway full, so she decided to buy ssouvenirs to bring home.
As soon as she stepped foot in the hotel lobby, she spotted Marcus having a conversation in the coffee shop with another man. It was Elliot, the man who joked about Marcus and Nancy’s relationship at the charity event.
Marcus looked dashing in his sleek silver suit. Millie observed his gorgeous features, especially his pointed nose and full, sensual lips.
He was so attractive that even passersby could not help but cast curious glances his way.
Millie bit the inside of her cheek thoughifully. Marcus had told her to cback to the room, but she was outside again. He would definitely scold her if he saw her.
She was ready to slip out of the hotel when she was spotted by Elliot, who waved to her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe called, “Mrs. Thomas, your husband’s here!”
Millie clicked her tongue in annoyance.
She wondered why Elliot suddenly wanted to spend twith her after doing his best to avoid her during the party. Marcus turned to look at her.
Millie smiled and approached the two men, feeling like a deer in the headlights.
“Hello, nice to meet you.”
Elliot enthusiastically gestured for her to take a seat. “What do you want to eat?
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