Nan’s POV
I want Lionel back by my side.
David stayed true to his word for once. I did not see his face again. But my ego is still a little stung.
I decide to return to my place on the outskirts of the party. But David’s reaction gnawed at me. His entire attitude changed the moment he noticed my necklace.
I subconsciously put my hand over it. Lightly running my fingertips along the smooth surface of the diamond. Thoughtfully staring into space.
I try to let it go. But I can’t. His words will not disappear from my head.
‘Do you have any idea what this is? What the value is? Of course you don’t.’
My doubts only increase as I review the whole interaction repeatedly. David’s 180 change. His surety that he knew something I didn’t.
Lionel’s indulging smile when he named the price…I
