Chapter 264
Charlotte frowned. “Did the gentleman leave his name?”
“I’m sorry, no,”
“the store clerk replied politely.
“I see. Thank you.” She hung up.
Inside the box was a beautifully wrapped pink heart–shaped gift box.
Her brows furrowed deeper as she opened it. Nestled inside was a stunning diamond necklace–clearly worth a fortune. Tucked alongside it was a small card that read: “Happy Valentine’s Day.”
Only then did it hit her that today was Valentine’s Day.
But who sent it?
A familiar face suddenly flashed through her mind.
They had just run into each other at the restaurant earlier today. “Could it have been Sean?” she wondered.
The thought made her go momentarily blank. Her fingers tingled slightly.
But she quickly shook the idea off
When they crossed paths today, Sean had looked indifferent, distant, like none of it mattered to him.
“Could it be Zac then?” she thought
Just as she was wondering, her phone rang again.
She set the necklace box aside and answered.
“Hi, your delivery is here.”
“Delivery?” (
* Charlotte was confused “I didn’t order anything”
The delivery pay chuckled. “Maybe your boyfriend did. It’s a bouquet of flowers.”
“Seriously?” she thought.
She opened the door and took the bouquet from him. It was a massive bundle of pink roses.
A card was tucked in the middle.
“Lottie, no boyfriend? No problem. Your bestie’s got your back–Happy Valentine’s! Love, Mia.”
Another delivery arrived soon after. This time, it was a soft pink bouquet of ranunculus.
“To everlasting friendship -Lena”
A wave of warmth spread through Charlotte’s chest.
She took a photo of the flowers and sent it to their group chat,
“Thanks, girls. Got the flowers! They’re gorgeous”
Mix: “Which one do you like more?”
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Charlotte “This is a trap. I’m not answering ”
Lena “I’d like to know too.
pang up on me!“.
Charlotte “Lena, don’t gang
Mla: “Fine, we’ll let you off—but only if we’re tied for first place.“||
Charlotte “Obviously. You always are
Charlotte: “Today’s been chans. I owe you both a gift–ralii clarck?”
Mia: “No rain checks. I’ve got my eye on that new Chanel bag.”
Charlotte replied with a bunny emoji holding up an “OK” sign
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Charlotte: “What about you, Lena?”
Lena: “No rush. I haven’t decided yet.”
Charlotte: “Let me know when you do.”
She arranged the flowers in vases, but her eyes drifted back to the necklace box on the table.
Out of curiosity, she looked up the necklace on the brand’s website. It was part of a Valentine’s
ine’s Day limited edition collection–priced just under $1 million, designed to represent eternal love
Who could have sent in?
Unlikely. He didn’t know her current address.
This condo had only recently been purchased for her by Desmond. Other than her family, only Mia and Lena knew where she lived.
And the clerk had said it was a man who bought it.
Charlotte was stamped.
A few moments later, she called the jewelry store again to ask if it could be returned and refunded. She didn’t want the necklace and preferred the money be sent back to the buyer’s account.
The clerk said that was possible but only if the original buyer came to the store in person
Charlotte sighed in frustration
“If I knew who bought it, would I even be calling you?” she silently remarked.
Still, she knew it wasn’t the clerk’s fault and didn’t want to make things difficult. After a few polite words, she hung up
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