CONNOR'S POV
When I'd looked into her eyes at the auction event, I couldn't help the tug at my heart. The way she stared at the necklace with want. It made me feel like I would die of guilt if she didn't get it. Most of the time, I'd come to events like this one to blow off steam, meet with potential business partners, buy items that I know people are desperate to have and sell them at an extravagant price. For me, it was business. And when it comes to this field, I was a cold logical bastard.
But sitting beside this stunning woman made me want to just blow off money to make her smile. As the bidding went on, I further detested the fall in her expression. So, I went with my heart desire and bought it for her. However, she rejected it.
Annette rejected the necklace.
"I'm sorry," she h
