Chapter 30 - ENGAGEMENT RINGS 1 (1/2)
”She saved me from hell.” Luo Jingyi whispered with a smile full of gratefulness towards Madam Lacroix.
'What kind of hell?' He meant to ask but it never slipped past his lips seeing that she was staring blankly like her mind was millions away. It was pointless to prod any longer. He reminded himself that patience was the driving force behind his success. Thus, he will apply the same concept to her. There's no secret in this world that he wouldn't find. Yet, he desired her to open about herself at her own accord.
Luo Jingyi was thinking back the day she came to this world and was in brief contemplation if he should tell him or not. In the end, her inner self decided against it, reminding her there was no reason for him to know.
From the side view mirror, she noticed the two cars following in succession ever since they left the hospital.
”Don't mind them. They're my security detail.”
This information solidified her conjecture. Moreover, she has seen Aunt Alice's surprised expression earlier upon the man's announcement before the other woman tucked it away. It indicated she recognized him. Perhaps they belong to the same social circle. Ignoring the uneasy feeling that gnawed in her stomach, she closed her eyes and shut her head from doing all the thinking. It was easy to find it out yet laziness was pulling her back from doing so.
”We're here.” Yun Jinghan announced when he parked the car right in front of an upscale jewelry store downtown.
”What are we doing here?” It was the first question that popped out of her mouth when she saw where they were.
”Buying props.”
”We didn't have to.” she protested after gleaning on what he meant. In fact, there was no need for a ring because it's only Alice and Antoine Lacroix who would know him as her 'fiancé.'
”How could there be an engagement without any ring?” he retorted before jumping out of the car.
Yun Jinghan got her there. So albeit the reluctance, Luo Jingyi got off the car without waiting for him to open the door for her, making the man shake his head in amusement.
Yun Jinghan called K2 who was sitting in another car that was stationed three buildings away from where he was standing. He ordered them to leave which K2 accepted without muttering words of protests. But unknown to Yun Jinghan, K2 immediately called the store manager and informed him to keep his eyes open. When the manager heard of this, he ran out of his office and went downstairs.
Meanwhile, two store attendants were at the door and greeted them in unison. The bright lighting and gleaming locked glass display cases were the first things she noted upon entry. One attendant ushered them inside a private room whilst the other served refreshments. The two moved in tandem like they had done it a hundred times. The establishment live with its reputation as the best jewelry brands in the country for the employees have the utmost professional grace in them. Even their steps were measured and their gestures were courteous. Unlike other places, where attendants were too bias. They'll judge your buying power according to how you appear on the surface.
Noting that she was quietly observing around without being too obvious, he took the glass of juice and handed it to her. The passing was done swiftly yet when his fingers brushed hers, she felt a jolt inside. Ignoring it, she sipped slowly and allowed the coolness of the drink to soothe her suddenly dry throat.
”I want to see the Charlotte series.” Yun Jinghan told the attendant who was waiting patiently on the side.
”I am sorry sir. That is only possible for—” She wanted to say that only the store's VIP customers were privileged to buy this limited collection, however, the sudden pain coming from below closed her mouth shut and winced inwardly without letting the other people in the room feel it. Her wide smile never faded.