Not wanting to allow his sweet words get to her this time.
Immediately Valentina's brows furrowed, confusion flickering in her eyes. She couldn't understand why Raymond would say something like that.
Why would you even say that?"
she whispered, her voice laced with frustration.
She shook her head, looking away. "You and I both know that's a huge amount of money. Even if you somehow had that much, I wouldn't let you waste it on a necklace. It's ridiculous. Three years ago, this necklace was sold for a million dollars. Now, they're inflating the price to fifteen million just because of some baseless superstitions? Luck? Wealth? All nonsense."
Her fingers tightened around the edge of the table.
"That's not why I wanted it." Her voice was firm. "It's my mother's necklace. That's the only reason it matters to me."
She exhaled sharply, her emotions pressing against her chest.
"Let's just go. It's already over."
