Chapter 8: The Discovery of a Gem

After a few years, Clarissa grew up to be a beautiful teenager. It seemed like she was blossoming more as she entered into her teen years.

She and Mikael remained friends and have been constantly in touch with each other, despite the immense changes in their lifestyle and status.

Once in a while, Clarissa would send a message to her good friend, asking how he was, his life in the mansion, and if ever he missed her.

In turn, Mikael, who had been living with his biological father and stepmother in a lavish mansion in the metropolis, would always make it a point to call or message Clarissa. They no longer go to the same school as Mikael transferred to a prestigious international school to pursue his studies. Nevertheless, he would visit them in their house even for just once a month, after he would see his own mother, Maria.

Mikael’s father had discouraged him from doing such activities often as he was prone to kidnapping. His father was an illustrious