“That’s right, there is one thing that breaks my heart. My heart hurts so much I’m about to die…”“Yes… is it because of that woman you love dearly?”Sir let out a bitter laugh. “Who else would it be? In this world, only she is able to strike on my weak spot, I’m afraid. Estelle, are all of you women so heartless and indifferent?”“Huh?”Sir seemed to be talking to himself. “Heartless, hard-hearted, without a shred of compassion, and hurting others with her words.”Estelle was sad hearing this. Those feelings, she knew all too well.Those years when she was still Mrs. Flynn, every word from Skyler was like a sharp knife, carving slices of bloody flesh off her heart.Every time, it was like cutting a new wound over an old one.There was such hopelessness in that kind of heartache. Recalling it, she felt her heart tighten repeatedly at the thought.“Sir, actually, when it comes to heartlessness, it has nothing to do with men or women. Some people are just heartless, they are rut
That night, Sir slept with extreme restlessness.In his dream, he seemed to have encountered something saddening, and he kept on sobbing.Estelle dared not to wake him up and to turn over to look at his face. She had to strictly abide by the rules that were set by Sir. It was past midnight before she fell asleep in a daze.It was seven o’clock in the morning, and she was awakened by the ringing alarm clock.She was alone as always on the large bed, and it was empty all around her. It was actually pretty amazing. Every night that she spent in Banyan City Hotel’s room 1231, she seemed to sleep very soundly. Sir’s leaving did not disturb her at all.She got up quickly to shower, put on light makeup in front of the mirror, and went out to hail a taxi.After boarding the taxi, Abigail called her on the phone, “Estelle, are you there yet?”Estelle glanced at the iconic building outside the window and replied, “I am already on my way. I should be there in about 15 minutes.”“Oh, tha
She later chose a Chinese man as her mentor. She specialized in jewelry design under him, but she mostly designed rings.At that time, in her thoughts she assumed that she must wear a ring that was designed by herself as that would make it more commemorative when she got married with Skyler in the future.She had drafted many designs of the ring, but she was not satisfied with any of them. Suddenly, as she was about to get engaged, she had a burst of inspiration. She designed a ring that looked to be a dazzling star, with the base being a sapphire and inlaid with diamonds upon it. The ring was small but exquisite, the design was considered sensational.Estelle shook her head. These things were in the past, there was not a point of thinking about them.She drew a deep breath and kept her gaze on what was important, which was this job.A few minutes later, she arrived at the only jewelry company in the area.“Hello, my name is Estelle. I’m here for the designer interview.”The lad
Everyone present was surprised by Skyler’s words.Camilla was the first to react. She pulled at his arm and said softly, “Skyler, that’s not fair. After all, you two… Now you’re asking her to design our wedding ring, it’s too cruel to Miss Sanders.”Skyler did not even look at her. His gaze was locked onto Estelle.Was she here for an interview today?Why the hell was she dressed like this?He had seen this dress six years ago. Was this not the girl who would buy a three-million diamond ring just because she wanted it? How had she arrived in this state, where she could not even afford clothes?Also, he remembered clearly that Estelle had no problems with her eyesight.If that was the case, why was she wearing a pair of hideous black-rimmed glasses?Skyler suddenly thought it was funny. She yelled at him through the phone and wanted to divorce because of other men. What about now? She was here for an interview with her battered and old clothes?The manager was appalled, thinkin
The pen in Estelle’s hand paused.Oh yes, the lady at the front desk reminded her that they had come many times, and each time they were dissatisfied. The only jewelry company fired several designers due to this, that was why they were recruiting her.She calmed herself and settled her anger. She turned and looked at the manager, her voice neither humble nor overbearing. “Manager, could you please show me the comments and requirements raised by Director Flynn and Miss Gionni before?”The manager glanced up at Skyler for a moment and saw that his head was low as if thinking about something, not commenting. The manager then turned on the laptop, pulled out the records, and showed it to her. “Ah, here they are. Look quickly, and don’t let the customers wait for too long. We here at The Only Jewel are known for our customer service. The customer is our lord, and every minute, every second of their time is precious.”Estelle was not listening to him, and attentively looking at the docum
Skyler froze.He never thought that Estelle would have such a huge reaction.“... Skyler, things have come down to this between us, and you have found your true love. So why bother?”Skyler inhaled deeply. “Bother with what?”“Why bother causing me unhappiness, and also causing yourself unhappiness?” Estelle said, “I don’t care who you marry, I don’t have the right to ask. But I can’t have such a vicious scheming person becoming my daughter’s stepmother. I will surely take back her custody.”Skyler said with contempt, “Just because you say so? Do you believe it when I say, not a single company in H City will dare to hire you?“I believe it,” Estelle said, “but for my daughter, no matter what hardships, I will fight, even if it costs me my life.”The sudden quarrel between the two attracted the attention of many company employees.This was the conference room, and it was situated at the center of the entire company. Also, the four walls were made of transparent glass, and what t
“Camilla Gionni, I said this before. I will take back everything that you owe me. My son’s illness, my mother’s body, my father’s life, as well as Aunt Frances! Don’t even dream of running away from a single one!”Camilla bit her lip, and hurriedly pulled on Skyler’s sleeve. On the verge of crying, she said, “Skyler, you heard what she said… I really didn’t… how could she accuse me of such a thing?”Again with the lovey-dovey acting.Again with showing weakness.Estelle felt nauseated just looking at her.Fine, maybe this was Skyler’s cup of tea,She thought back about the time she spent with Skyler. Even during their most loving times, she never acted lovey-dovey. Everyone said that lovey-dovey women had good lives. Perhaps she was born to never be lovey-dovey, so her life was destined to be bad. Camilla was a living example. As for herself, she was more like a cautionary tale.However, Skyler did not protect her and certainly did not go against Estelle as she had expected.
The blood on Camilla’s face drained completely.“Skyler, you knew all along, didn't you?”Skyler exhaustedly slumped onto the sofa, and closed his eyes. “Is the time I found out still important?”“At least…” Camilla was tripping over her words. “At least you’re still willing to marry me after you found out, right?”Skyler laughed bitterly.Marry?In the past, he wanted to, very much. However, now, with the recent chain of events, he gradually gave up the idea of getting married.“Camilla, I said it before, what I hate most are people who lie to me.”“Skyler, I can explain. I didn’t do it on purpose, it was an accident-”Skyler interrupted. “Accidentally went to the top floor of the mansion, accidentally quarreled with Aunt Frances, accidentally watched her fall from the building, and accidentally blamed it on Estelle?”Camilla gaped, speechless. The manager by the side felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. These kinds of grievances of the wealthy folk are not what h