SOME THINGS ARE MEANT TO BE

CHAPTER 78

These things, at times as an accessory, would make a woman more beautiful and confident. When overly done, it would make one seem like an upstart, especially in this instance. It did not allow others to see the beauty; instead, it was so painful to look at that one would not give a second look. It was blinding. Unless it was another kind of man, he would lock his eyes on that woman.

That would be a thief. So many accessories were worn to attract a thief.

“15 million once... 15 million twice.” It had been called twice. The deal would be sealed when there’s a final call. Then, the necklace would belong to that Diamond Lady.

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Ruby was so tense that she wanted to cry. She thought Diego would purchase it for her, so she waited in anticipation. In her mind, the necklace had already belonged to her. She was a possessive woman, and others were eyeing something that she wanted. How could she remain calm and not frustrated?

She realized that the thing she had been wanting would soon belong to another. She felt uneasy.

Meanwhile, Diego’s hand remained down. His eyes were semi-closed calmly, seemingly thinking and looking.

Then, his lips parted.

“20 million.”

The Diamond Lady was visibly shocked at his call. She thought she had it and had not expected another contender. She was not aware of this man. The necklace was almost hers, but it looked to be lost.

Diamond Lady hesitated, and then she clenched her jaw.

“21 million.”

Diego closed his eyes. “25 million,” he called again. It felt like a slap on the Diamond Lady’s cheek, and her face paled.

Everyone in the hall was stunned. His bid was the highest, and every bid was made with no hesitation, as though the money he had was just paper with no value.

This man, Diego, was the CEO of Hanson's Enterprise. Money had never been an issue for him because he had no lack of it. He was also good at making money. Of course, money was never enough for some.

“26 million.” The Diamond Lady glared at Diego. She regretted it and wanted to slap herself after she called her bid. She could have bought many more necklaces at this price.

She liked expensive and exquisite things... and in large quantities. Looking at the way she dressed, she had 3 necklaces and countless rings.

Diego opened his unusually profound eyes at this moment; his lips pursed.

“30 million.”

As soon as he finished, his hands balled into fists by his sides. It was not because of the price or that he valued money. It was number three. There were another three. He seemed to have an affinity for that number. Thirty million was ten times 3 million. What he gave Ruby would always be better than what he had given Julianna.

No one dared to bid after hearing this number. There would be no equivalent to Diego, who would use so much money to buy a strand of necklace which could not be eaten or worn.

Diego stood up. He knew that belonged to him. The Diamond Lady could only look longingly at that diamond necklace on the stage. She glared at Diego as he turned around and met her eyes with his icy gaze. She felt cold all over and very uncomfortable.

Diego took that necklace and walked off the stage. He put it around Ruby’s neck; it made her slender neck look more beautiful and elegant.

However, something flashed in his eyes. It was a scene he would never forget; it was him and another woman.

In reality, he knew the difference between 3 million and 30 million. He still preferred that strand of pearl necklace.

“Diego, thank you. I love it.” Ruby reached out and caressed her neck. She felt like the most fortunate woman in the world. Tears began to well in her eyes as she hugged Diego around his neck while he put his hand around her waist gently.

He heard her whisper the words ‘I love you’.

“I love you.”

But, do I love you?

His long arms circled the woman, and it stayed that way.

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Julianna turned her head and put her hands on her face. It was streaked with tear stains; she had been crying.

She stood up and went over to the ward entrance, wiping hard at the tears streaming down her face. What was her daughter's condition? How was she, Raya? Was she in pain?

She laid her hand against the wall, her fingers unable to warm themselves from the coldness.

Nothing must happen to her child; she would not be able to survive otherwise.

The ward door opened at this moment, and the doctor walked out. He removed his mask before Julianna could say anything.

“The child had an infection in her airways which had become pneumonia. She needed to be hospitalized. Please go and sign the papers for her hospitalization.”

The doctor’s words caused Julianna to reel. Her face turned into a shade of white, losing all of its colors. She needed to be hospitalized.

“Please do not worry. The child’s condition may be severe, but it won’t be a problem. She just needs to be hospitalized for a few days. It has been tough on the child. We can only try to prevent other complications from infecting other organs.”

The doctor consoled her quickly when he saw Julianna standing shakily as though she might fall from the slightest touch.

Julianna said nothing, merely nodding her head, as she put one foot in front of the other, walking with heavy steps. Hospitalization needed money; however...

She reached into her pocket and took out some money; a dollar, two, ten... and the biggest amount was fifty. It was just a few notes; it was all that she had.

She stopped and clutched the money in her hands. Her eyes were red. What to do? What should she do?

Suddenly, she looked up as if she had made a decision. There was an unspeakable sadness on that pale face.

“Are you sure? Your body is not suitable.” A doctor gave the woman before him the once-over. She was extremely thin and underweight. It was not right.

“I’m sure.” Julianna nodded her head and rolled up her sleeve, revealing a thin arm. It was very fair but pathetically slim. One could crush all her bones easily with one hand.

“I am very sorry. I can’t agree with this.” The doctor rested both his hands on the table, a look of disagreement flashed in his bespectacled eyes.