as if the last bit of strengt

shared with Adrian. The moment she stepped inside, her eyes fell on a pho

ry Clara in this lifetime. I w

l echoed in her ears, yet reality struck

bitter smile tugging at her lips as she

r they graduated. Back then, knowing he had no money,

ed him place a massive diamo

out money. Only abou

into the toilet. Just as she was about t

n was

before quickly stepping forward and wr

d you get back?

k of her ear, filled with tender conc

, Clara felt

f Adrian had never betrayed h

aint scent of perfume on him-citrus a

The man behind her felt un

d both sides-juggling two wom

sgust rose within her, an

frowned, his gaze falling on her fingers. "

Clara pressed her lips together. "I put it a

ing, he took her hand and pressed a light ki

. Clara, you should drop out of

he might have asked why. Bu

ve up because Sienn

she said quietly, "This has always been my

en't trained in jewelry design. What you make is average a

results aren't even out yet. How

d once said that with her talent, she wou

say more when Adr

uit for your own good. Think it over carefully. I've got things

her response, he tur

ure with a mocking gaze. The ma

se of the caller ID ea

even though he knew she had just been beate

. As expected, Sienna ha

on the man's ring finger gleamed under the light. The captio

still lying in the toilet

ntion, he would have noticed it-the r

ut hesitation and watched i

years together-washed

night. The next morning, he

ay, Sunrise, has been reported for suspected plagiaris