Chapter 1276
The Ceo’s Convict Wife
In her hand was a bracelet that Nicholas gave her before he left.
He said, âI may not be able to make it to your wedding, Riley. This is a wedding present for you and Iâm sure youâll be the most beautiful bride in the world.â
âBride⦠Yeah, Iâll be someoneâs bride someday and wear this bracelet at my wedding,â she thought.
âNicholasâ¦â Riley murmured, having tears in her eyes.
Suddenly, she heard a manâs voice. âWhat? Are you mourning Nicholas? Were you going to marry him if he was still alive?â
Riley was stunned, and the next second, she raised her head and looked at Zephyr standing in front of her. He looked elegant and aristocratic in his suit, but there was displeasure on his handsome face.
âYes. I would marry Nicholas immediately if he was still alive!â she answered without hesitation. She felt sorry that the man who loved her so much sacrificed his life to protect her.
She should have been the one who died!
Her words seemed to provoke Zephyr, making him more unpleasant. He came closer to her and said, âIt seems that you love him so much. Sorry, I shouldnât have stepped in.â
Riley frowned. âWhat exactly do you want, Zephyr?â
Honestly, even Zephyr didnât know what he wanted to do!
He just saw her standing here, so he got out of the car and came to her subconsciously. However, when he heard her murmuring Nicholasâ name, he couldnât help being jealous.
The feeling was so strong that at the same time, he was surprised by his own thought. He found it ridiculous.
After so many years, he was still jealous of Nicholas.
He fixed his eyes on the bracelet in Rileyâs hand. It was a diamond bracelet which looked quite expensive.
He didnât remember that Riley used to have such a bracelet, and she probably wouldnât buy this expensive stuff now.
Riley hadnât taken back all the shares she had in the Summer family. Even the house she lived in now was rented by Jonathanâs wife, Rosalie, so she couldnât be able to afford such a bracelet worth several million dollars.
Suddenly, he thought of something.
âIs this bracelet a gift from Nicholas?â he blurted out.
Riley froze. She looked awkward, not knowing what to say.
In an instant, Zephyr knew that he was right, and he became more jealous.
The next second, he did something that he never imagined. He snatched the bracelet from her.
âWhat are you doing?â Riley was shocked and tried to get the bracelet back, but it was too late. Zephyr had already got the bracelet.
âWell, it seems that you care so much about what Nicholas gave you,â Zephyr said coldly.
âGive it back to me!â Riley spread her hand to Zephyr. Her voice was loud, and her eyes kept locked on the bracelet in his hand.
It was like the bracelet was the only thing on her mind now.
Somehow, Zephyr felt lost. She wasnât even looking at him! âWhat am I to her?â he thought.
âDid you forget how you cheated on me many years ago, Riley? And how dare you miss Nicholas with the bracelet he gave you? The best thing that can happen to it is to be destroyed!â As Zephyr spoke, he held his hand aside.
Next to him was a drain, and if the bracelet fell into it, it would never be found again.
âDonât!â Riley exclaimed, âDonât destroy it, Zephyr. If you do, Iâll never forgive you!â
âReally?â Zephyr suddenly laughed. âWhat makes you think I need your forgiveness? Who do you think you are? I should be the one to say that!â
Rileyâs face suddenly turned pale. âIt was a gift from Nicholas. If you try to take it from me in public, Iâll call the police. Then youâre guilty of robbery!â
âRobbery?â Zephyr sneered, but his eyes became colder. âIâll say I dropped it by accident, and I can pay you the same price or even several times the original price. Do you still think the police will take it as a robbery? Do I need to rob a bracelet from you?â
Riley felt a little dizzy, so she closed her eyes. She knew that Zephyr was getting back at her.
Maybe the only way for her to get the bracelet back was to compromise with Zephyr.
âFine, then what do I have to do to get the bracelet back?â asked Riley.
Zephyr said indifferently, âYou canât. Did you ever think about me when you and Nicholas made me the biggest joke in Lommore?â
âI told you that Nicholas and I never did anything wrong to you,â Riley shouted.
However, Zephyr didnât seem to believe her.
âYou donât believe me, do you?â Riley said.
âWhy donât we make a bet? You lie in the middle of the street, waiting for the cars to come towards you.
If any of the cars stop and youâre not hurt, then Iâll believe you. If you get hit by a car and die, that just proves itâs your fate!â Zephyr said casually.
When Riley heard this, she felt deeply shocked. He was risking her life!
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes as if she was thinking about something. After a while, she opened her eyes and said calmly, âFine, Iâm in. Donât forget to give me back the bracelet if Iâm alive!â
After saying that, she glanced at the bracelet again and then walked towards the street without hesitation.
It was late now, so there were very few cars on this street and they all went very fast. Besides, there were few streetlights around, so if the driver wasnât paying much attention, he could easily run over someone lying on the ground.
The point was, she just thought that she couldnât lose this bracelet.
Because that was the most precious thing left to her by Nicholas.
Riley stood in the middle of the road, looking at the empty road and thinking, âMaybe it wonât be a bad thing if I die today. I can reunite with Nicholas in heaven and be a happy couple.â