But Reginald stubbornly refused to help them, insisting that everything the White family owned rightfully belonged to Nicole.
Jade was on the verge of losing her mind.
"That lunatic..." Vincent muttered irritably.
He had assumed that once Nicole was found, Jade could tell Maddox that Alicia wasn't pregnant, and then Maddox would force them to divorce.
But Tyrone's madness had caught them all off guard.
"Is he really doing all this for Serena?" Vincent asked in a hushed voice.
"He loves Serena, there's no doubt about that. Back then, he was just as reckless for her. There's no way Tyrone could ever fall for a woman like Alicia."
Jade simply couldn't believe Tyrone would ever love Alicia.
Alicia was just an orphanâhow could someone like Tyrone care about her?
Vincent's expression darkened. He lowered his voice even more. "Then figure something out. Get Serena back here as soon as possible."
If Nicole couldn't get the job done, maybe Serena could.
There was still power in an old flame.
"Mr. Lawson, why are you so set on splitting up Alicia and Tyrone...? What's your angle here? Don't tell me you're planning to call off your engagement to Mina?" Jade asked warily.
"That's my business, Miss White. No need for you to worry about it."
Vincent hung up without another word.
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A high-end jewelry atelier.
Mina wanted a sneak peek at her engagement ring, so while shopping with friends, she stopped by the most famous designer boutique in Seaview City.
The designer here was renowned, with awards from all over the globe.
No matter your status or wealth, the designer never made house calls. If you wanted a one-on-one bespoke piece, you had to come to the shop in person.
"Good afternoon, ma'am. May I ask what kind of ring you're interested in?" The associate greeted her warmly.
"An engagement ring," Mina replied coolly.
The associate paused for a momentâmost women didn't come in to choose their own engagement rings.
But she didn't comment, simply led Mina to view their design portfolio. "Please take a look and see if there's anything you like. If not, you can always meet with our designer for a custom piece."
Mina didn't even glance at the samples. "I want a custom ringâone that can only be commissioned once in a lifetime."
The associate smiled. "Of course. If you could please provide your fiancé's information, we'll need it for our records."
"Vincent..." Mina answered softly.
Her friends all looked at her with envy. "This boutique isn't exactly cheap, but for Vincent, it's practically pocket change."
"Ma'am..." the associate hesitated, glancing at Mina. "Your fiancé has already placed a custom order here. He didn't mention it to youâperhaps he wanted it to be a surprise. I hope you'll be patient and wait."
Mina froze, a faint blush rising to her cheeks.
So Vincent, who always claimed to be too busy, had already come in and placed a secret order?
"Mina, Vincent really adores you," her friends whispered, their eyes full of envy.
Mina lifted her chin with pride. "He's always been the type to plan ahead."
"Can we sneak a peek at what he picked? Just a little look?" one friend urged Mina.
The associate shook her head, but Mina managed to get the store manager involved.
Finally, the associate discreetly showed Mina a glimpse of the order: Vincent had commissioned a simple, full-diamond band, along with an exquisite diamond braceletâaltogether worth nearly one and a half million dollars.
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
ï¤Chapter 144 Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse ï¤Chapter 760 - 756: Encountering a Man with Evil Intentions The price didn't exactly blow Mina away; she'd hoped for something a bit more extravagant.
Still, she was pleased that Vincent had taken the initiative to order in advance.
"Mina, Vincent spoils you so much," her friends said, unable to hide their jealousy.
Mina smiled in satisfaction. She decided she'd wait and see when Vincent would finally pop the question.