Chapter 199
Jarvis was completely choked. He had heard that Liam was indifferent to Celeste and had been coldly watching from a distance during the earlier part of the incident. When he finally stepped in, he didn’t say much, but who would have thought that once he opened his mouth, he was to protect Celeste so?
Shawn’s gaze subtly swept over Celeste and Liam, and suddenly he came up with a plan. His attitude suddenly changed, and his tone became kind and
amiable.
“Mr. Francis, you misunderstood. Both of them are my daughters, and I wouldn’t favor one over the other. When Celeste got married, I was tight on money, so her dowry might seem inadequate. The car Angel got was in fact for me. She needs transportation to get to work, so I let her use my old car once I got the new one.”
Nicolas raised his eyebrows in response, “Oh! In that case, since Mr. Campbell’s not so tight on money now, why not give your daughter an additional dowry gift to make up for the past? Or else wouldn’t it be embarrassing?”
Since Shawn wanted to establish a loving father image at any cost, shouldn’t there be some practical actions to show it?
Shawn was silent for a moment, feeling annoyed and angry while pretending to be calm. “Of course. I will prepare something when we’re back home” Liam suddenly glanced at the bracelet Celeste had just been looking at, and whispered, “This bracelet isn’t bad.”
Nicolas immediately understood, “Mr. Campbell, don’t wait until you go home. This bracelet is quite good. Use it to compensate for your daughter’s dowry. With so many witnesses here, it’s quite decent.”
Shawn despaired.
If he went home to prepare the dowry, no one would know what he actually came up with. However, if he prepared it here, he would have to fork over real money
He’s put on the spot now. Knowing it was a trap, he had to accept it.
“I heard from Mr. Campbell that you wanted to give it to your younger daughter just a few moments ago. Now that it’s going to your elder daughter, suddenly you’re hesitant?”
Nicolas sure knew how to annoy people. Shawn took a deep breath and forced a smile, “How could I be?”
After that, he said to the sales staff, “Please help me wrap up this bracelet.”
Then, he looked at Celeste with an affectionate gaze, “As long as you’re happy.”
Celeste sighed inwardly. After this incident, Shawn would probably hate her to death. But unbelievably, he could still play this loving father-daughter act with her here.
Lowering her eyes, she obediently accepted his gesture, “Thank you, dad.”
After that, she glanced at Angel and saw her burning with jealous hatred.
Celeste smiled and gently said, “Angel must be upset that I just took her favorite thing.
Angel had no idea that Celeste could take advantage of her at this moment. Everyone’s gaze was now turned to her again.
Angel’s previous hateful expression still lingered, which people saw
She nervously lowered her head and whispered, “Sis, don’t say that. You gave me such precious jewelry and treated me like a real sister. This bracelet is nothing I’m happy as long as you like it.”
Celeste smiled slightly. “That’s good. We can’t ruin our sisterly bond over a bracelet.”
Angel wanted to slap Celeste, but she could only swallow her anger. I’m glad you don’t blame me, sis”
Jarvis couldn’t stand it any longer and slipped away at some point.
Celeste felt a bit disappointed. She had wanted him to see how her goddess was exposed, but he left early
Finally, the drama was over, and Celeste got a free bracelet, which put her in a great mood. Her gaze at Liam became much kinder.
Smiling, she said to Liam, “There are some really nice cufflinks here. Take a look around and pick a pair. I’ll get them for you.”
