Xo Novel
Chapter 41
Chapter 41
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But Wesley didn’t dare say anything and immediately thought to sit on Clarissa’s other side.
Unfortunately, Ophelia was quicker than him.
Wesley felt dejected but didn’t dare to make a scene, so he walked to the other side and sat down.
At this moment, Ophelia said, “Ms. Radcliffe, thank you for your hospitality. It’s my first time here, and I wasn’t sure what to bring, so I prepared a small gift. I hope you will accept it.”
She then presented a small box to Clarissa with a look of anxiety
and reverence.
Clarissa’s bodyguard immediately moved to inspect it, but Clarissa stopped them.
The three had been checked before entering the estate, so there was no danger.
Clarissa smiled and said, “You must be Ms. Caldwell, you are too kind. I invited you all for lunch, so how can I accept your gift?”
Ophelia was pleasantly surprised. “Ms. Radcliffe, you know me? I’m truly honored. This is just a small gift; I was worried you wouldn’t like it.”
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After a moment of hesitation, feeling Ophelia’s enthusiasm, Clarissa nodded.
“Alright then.”
She accepted the gift and, to Ophelia’s expectant gaze, opened the box. A dazzling glow of emerald jewels burst out, filling the entire pavilion with a shimmering green light.
Clarissa frowned, saying, “Imperial Green diamond earrings?
“Ms. Caldwell, this is too precious. Please take it back.”
But Ophelia smiled and said, “Ms. Radcliffe, don’t worry. My family is in the jewelry design business, and I personally designed these Imperial Green diamond earrings. They may be precious to others, but in your presence, they seem dull.
“I hope that in the future, we can have the opportunity to work together.”
Clarissa hesitated for a moment before nodding. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
With her status, she did not lack in top–tier jewelry. Just two days ago, she had spent 100 million dollars buying the Ocean Whisper Sapphire, so while these earrings were not cheap, they were only worth a few million.
There was no need for Clarissa to fuss over them.
“If we have the opportunity to collaborate, I will have my family consider the Caldwell family.”
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Ophelia was thrilled at this prospect.
At this moment, Wesley also stood up quickly and presented an exquisite box.
He showed no trace of the pride of a wealthy heir and said, “Ms. Radcliffe, I also prepared a small gift for you. I hope you like it.”
This time, Clarissa didn’t beat around the bush and opened the box to reveal a set of handmade paintbrushes.
“These are Cadence Cooper’s handmade paintbrushes; they’re not easy to come by. I really like them. Thank you, Mr. Ashford.”
Wesley was also delighted.
He knew Clarissa enjoyed painting, so he had gone to great lengths to acquire this set of Cadence’s handmade paintbrushes.
As Clarissa expressed her liking, his goal was achieved.
“Ms. Radcliffe, my family deals with gemstone materials. I hope in the future, we can collaborate with the Radcliffe family.”
Clarissa smiled and nodded, not saying much.
She remained calm and gentle, her voice soft but distant, not becoming any closer to the two because of their gifts.
The two knew that if they wanted to establish a relationship with Clarissa and truly collaborate with the Radcliffe family, it
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wouldn’t be as simple as gifting her something.
At this moment, Wesley suddenly looked at Osborne.
He smiled faintly and said, “Osborne, what about the gift you prepared for Ms. Radcliffe? Bring it out and let us all see it.”
At his words, Osborne glanced at Wesley.
In Wesley’s eyes, there was a hint of disdain and mockery. Clearly, he thought that Osborne couldn’t come up with anything valuable.
He brought it up on purpose to see Osborne’s embarrassment.
However, this time, Wesley got it all wrong.
Osborne wasn’t unable to present a valuable gift; he simply hadn’t prepared one at all.
While Wesley and Ophelia were there to suck up to Clarissa, Osborne had been invited as a guest and hadn’t even thought about bringing a gift.
“What? Osborne, are you seriously telling me you didn’t bother to prepare a gift for Ms. Radcliffe? You’re really not showing her any respect, huh?” Wesley taunted, his smirk betraying his disdain.
The mockery in his eyes intensified as he silently berated Osborne for not even understanding basic etiquette.
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Osborne gave Wesley a cold stare.
Initially, Ophelia and Wesley’s attempts to cozy up to Clarissa had left Osborne unfazed; he found their groveling amusing.
But Wesley’s deliberate provocation pushed him too far.
In response to Wesley’s jab, Osborne coolly stated, “That’s right, I didn’t specifically prepare a gift. After all, I was invited as
a guest, unlike you, Wesley, who seems to be here to play the lapdog role.”
At his words, Wesley’s smug expression froze, twisting into a hostile one.
“Osborne, who do you think you’re calling a lapdog?
“You’re getting out of line here! In front of Ms. Radcliffe, using such vulgar language? You’re embarrassing her!”