Chapter 103 âOkay.â
Nathan was about to follow me, but Avia grabbed his wrist.
âNathan, donât go. I want you to stay with me.â
âLet Mom accompany you first. Iâll be right back after getting the medicine.â
I watched this scene expressionlessly, realizing that Nathanâs attitude towards Avia seemed colder than when she first woke up.
After leaving the ward, Nathan headed straight for the stairs. When there was no one around, he gave me a meaningful glance.
âSpeak your mind.â
Indeed, he sensed my intention to talk privately.
I got straight to the point.
âDiana is looking for you, but you havenât replied to her messages.â
A shadow of hostility flashed in Nathanâs eyes.
âDonât involve me in anything related to that woman. Itâs none of my business.â
I hesitated for a moment, puzzled by the sudden change in their relationship.
âArenât things supposed to be improving between you two? Why the sudden...â
âItâs still none of your concern,â Nathan warned.
I pondered for a moment. Although I was curious, I decided not to delve further.
There shouldnât be any more contact between Nathan and me. I sought him out only to discuss Gummy Skull and Williamâs matters.
But now, it seemed he had lost interest in everything.
âI understand. So, you wonât be involved in Gummy Skull matters anymore?â I asked one last time for confirmation.
â...No,â Nathan replied in a low voice.
The hallway was dimly lit, and I couldnât discern the emotions in Nathanâs eyes as he lowered them.
But I wasnât curious; I simply nodded casually.
âAlright, Iâll let Diana know. From now on, you and she will be strangers.â
I smiled faintly and turned away.
Whether it was my imagination or not, in that moment of turning around, I saw Nathanâs tall figure seemed to sway a bit...
The next day, April invited me for shopping.
Her birthday banquet was approaching, and the servants had been preparing for a long time. She wanted to pick some small gifts to reward everyone.
In the largest mall in the Blade Moon Pack city center, April and I strolled, occasionally stopping. When passing by a jewelry store, April suddenly grabbed me, occasionally stopping. When passing by a jewelry store, April suddenly grabbed me, gesturing toward the display case.
It was a very beautiful diamond necklace, shining brightly under the lights.
Even though I had seen countless dazzling jewelry, at this moment, I couldnât help but admire the designerâs unique craftsmanship.
âLetâs check it out,â April tugged me towards the counter.
The jewelry storeâs salesperson immediately greeted us, enthusiastically introducing this diamond necklace.
âThis diamond necklace is designed by the renowned jewelry designer Nora Stern. It features a rare 20âcarat pink diamond, set in 18âcarat rose gold and platinum, with colorless diamonds on each side...â
âWait.â April looked at the salesperson in surprise. âDid you say who designed this necklace?â
âNora Stern, a globally topâtier jewelry designer.â
âNora Stern...â April pondered, âDiana, I remember you had a friend before, a girl who followed you every day, always saying you were her idol. Her name was Nora Stern, right?â
âThatâs her.â
I smiled slightly, recalling a recent incident at the racetrack where I won a sapphire brooch and gifted it to Victor. Nora Stern was the designer of that sapphire brooch. Upon hearing our conversation, the salespersonâs eyes lit up, and their attitude became even more attentive.
âSo, you two are friends of Designer Stern. No wonder you have such good taste. Are you planning to buy this diamond necklace?â
With Noraâs design, I was definitely going to support it, especially since the necklace itself was unparalleled.
âSure, letâs...â
Before I could finish my sentence, a familiar female voice interrupted.
âHow much is this diamond necklace? Iâll take it.â
I sighed inwardly. Turning around, I saw Avia and her maid.
âSorry, miss, this necklace has already been chosen by these two ladies. Can I introduce you to some other styles?â the salesperson politely inquired. âWhat, have they paid?â Avia raised an eyebrow, looking at the salesperson.
âNot yet...â
âThen it means everyone has a chance. Now I also want this necklace.â Avia arrogantly lifted her head and pulled out a black card from her bag. The salesperson hesitated to take it.
âDidnât you hear me? I said I want this necklace.â
âBut...but these two ladies are friends of the designer Nora Stern, and I...â
âDidnât you hear me? I said I want this necklace.â
âBut...but these two ladies are friends of the designer Nora Stern, and I...â
The salesperson looked troubled.
At this moment, Aviaâs maid stepped forward, speaking disdainfully, âSo what if theyâre friends with Nora Stern? Do you know who my mistress is? Nora Stern has agreed to design the jewelry for my mistressâs engagement banquet. In other words, my mistress is now Nora Sternâs employer! Besides, let me tell you something important, you ignorant clerk. The beautiful lady in front of you is the future-â
Avia glared at the maid.
The maid immediately corrected herself, âIs the current Luna of Dark Moon Pack! Do you want to offend Nora Sternâs employer or the current Luna of Dark Moon Pack?â
The salesperson almost knelt down, saved only by Aprilâs timely support.
After regaining her balance, the salesperson, with a shocked expression, bowed deeply to April.
Avia and her maid were both dumbfounded.
âYou... Are you Luna April?â Avia asked.
April smiled without saying a word, her gaze fixed on Avia.
Avia swallowed and, recovering from her surprise, lifted her chest proudly.
âSo what? We are both Lunas. Thereâs no saying who is more noble! Anyway, what I want, no one can take away!â
April was usually gentle, but perhaps because Avia had provoked me before, her patience was unusually thin.
âIs that so?â April sneered. âUnfortunately, this is Blade Moon Pack, and you-â
I quickly grabbed April and shook my head, signaling her to listen to me.
âDiana, what are you up to again?â Avia watched me warily.
âNothing much, since we both want this necklace, why not hear the price first?â I smirked.
Avia crossed her arms, laughing arrogantly.
âDo you think I canât afford a set of jewelry? Let me tell you, I have plenty of money-â
âThis necklace is priced at three billion.â The salesperson interrupted Avia, raising their hand.
âThree billion? Three billion is just a small amount, I can totally afford it...â Avia paused, looking at the salesperson in surprise, âDid you say how much for this necklace?â
âThâthree billion,â the salesperson answered in a low voice.
âItâs just a necklace, why is it so expensive?â
Avia even failed to control her volume, attracting curious looks from people around.
âExpensive?â I chuckled, âMaybe itâs because you donât understand diamonds, so you underestimate their value.â
In fact, from the moment I saw this necklace, I had an estimated price in my mind. Three billion was within my expectations and not expensive for me. However, for Avia, it might be a different story.
Because my money was earned by myself, while Aviaâs money was given by Nathan.
Avia froze, her face turning red.
The salesperson approached, âMiss, do you still want to purchase this necklace?â
âI...â Avia hesitated to make a decision.
I yawned, imitating Aviaâs tone, âThree billion is just a small amount, I can totally... afford it.â
I deliberately emphasized âafford it.â
Aviaâs features immediately twisted out of shape.
Meanwhile, Aviaâs phone rang.
She hurriedly picked up the call, probably too nervous, accidentally putting it on speaker, so everyone present could hear the voice on the other end of the phone-
âLuna, Iâm sorry. Nora Stern says she refuses to design the jewelry for your engagement banquet.â