Chapter 107 Dianaâs pov After lunch, April and I casually strolled through a few malls. During this time, I received a call from the manager of âOcean Heart.â Besides informing me that they had sent the Crystal Golden Crown to my villa, he also reported a significant new deal todayâa collector from the Crimson Claw Pack spent 8.3 billion on a set of jewelry.
Opening my bank account, I found a substantial sum had indeed been added. Glancing at April, I noticed her standing at the counter, eyes fixed on a sleek yacht model behind the glass, marveling.
âLike it?â I asked.
âPretty cool,â April nodded, eyes unblinking. âIt would look amazing in a room.â
âIâll gift it to you.â
âHmm?â
Half an hour later, April asked, astonished, âWhen you said youâd gift me a yacht, is it this kind?â A nearly 330âfoot super yacht stretched before us, silverâwhite and incredibly stylish.
âYeah,â I winked, âWhat did you think it was?â
âI thought you meant the model in the display! Who knew it was a real yacht?â April clasped her chest, taking deep breaths.
âDiana, tell me, how much does this yacht cost?â
â13 billion,â I answered truthfully.
April gasped for air.
After a moment, she shook her head repeatedly. âNo, no, this is too extravagant. I canât accept such a valuable gift.â
âBut...â I pulled out the purchase contract, waving it in front of April. âIâve already bought it.â
âWhat? You spent 13 billion just like that?â
âItâs just a small amount, easily earned back. Besides, Iâve already bought it...â
I forcefully handed the purchase contract to April.
Helplessly, she looked at me for a while, eventually accepting it with a smile. âOkay, let me think about what to do with this yacht.
Itâs impossible to use it as decoration in the room, so...
Tuesday, early morning.
Knock, knock, knock! Urgent knocking woke me up. Yawning, I got up and opened the door, only to be tightly hugged.
âDiana! Iâm back! Ahhh! I missed you so much!â
Excited female voices entered my ears, fully waking me up.
Nora finally let go, cheerfully taking off her black sunglasses, revealing beautiful green eyes.
In the bedroom, Nora eagerly shared the fun of her trip with me. After chatting for a while, she suggested wanting to meet Lionel Lionel was already awake, being fed by the nanny. As soon as the little guy saw me and Nora, he stopped drinking milk, giggling with his tiny fists clenched.
âAh! Nora excitedly exclaimed again. âThe baby is too cute! Dlana...â
Nora clasped her hands together in front of her chest, eyes shining. âCan I hold him?â
âOf course.â I smiled.
Nora excitedly hopped, but when she actually took Lionel, her movements were exceptionally cautious.
âSo soft,â she exclaimed, âsoft little arms, little legs, so adorable!â
Lionel made babbling sounds in Noraâs arms.
âHeâs too handsome! Iâve never seen such a cute baby! Those amberâcolored eyes, like beautiful gemstones!â Nora marveled repeatedly.
My thoughts had already wandered elsewhere with Noraâs words. Amberâcolored.... Nathanâs irises were also amber. These eyes, when focused on someone, always gave a deep and affectionate illusion. I think the first time I saw Nathan, I was captivated by his eyes. In the sunlight, clear and transparent, looking down at me, it made me mistakenly believe he was also infatuated with me at first sight.
â...Diana? Diana?â Noraâs voice pulled me back. âWhat are you thinking? Iâve called you several times, and you ignored me.â
âI...â I lowered my gaze, hastily concealing the turmoil in my eyes. âNothing, just lost in thought.â
I must be crazy. At this point, why would I still think of Nathan? Tomorrow is his engagement banquet with Avia; by now, theyâve likely boarded the car back to Dark Moon Pack. I should learn to completely forget the past with Nathan.
âMiss, breakfast is ready. Alpha and Luna are waiting for you downstairs in the dining room.â The maidâs voice came from the doorway.
âOkay,â I replied and turned back to Nora. âHave you had breakfast?â
âNot yet.â Nora handed Lionel back to the nanny.
âThen let me have the maid prepare another breakfast. Letâs go downstairs.â
At the dining table, Marc asked me, âHave you chosen your escort for the dance?â
I paused, suddenly remembering there would be a dance at the engagement banquet. Marc had reminded me to pick a dance partner, but I completely forgot due to being busy with Gummy Skull and Williamâs matters recently.
Seeing my silence, Marc sighed heavily. âYou indeed forgot.â
âBut weâre leaving for Dark Moon Pack this afternoon. Who can I choose now?â April looked worried. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. âI know! Iâve collected a lot of information on highâquality eligible bachelors recently. Iâll go pick-â
âWâwait a minute!â I grabbed April, who was about to get up, widened my eyes, and asked, âWhy are you picking such a highâ
quality eligible bachelors?â
âI...â Aprilâs eyes flashed with a hint of guilt as she exchanged a glance with Marc. Without saying, I also knew she and Marc hadnât given up on the idea of matchmaking for me.
âNever mind.â I rubbed my forehead. âIâve already chosen someone for the dance. Iâll contact them after breakfast. As for your highâquality single men...â
My gaze fell on Nora, who was enjoying her meal. I said, âPick one for her.â
Nora, puzzled, raised her head. âHuh? Me? Pick one for what?â
After breakfast, I picked up my phone and dialed a familiar number.
âIâm busy right now. Speak quickly.â
Mossâs chilly voice sounded on the other end of the phone, and besides that, I seemed to hear the sound of liquid pouring into a glass.
âUm... thereâs something Iâd like to ask for your help with,â I touched my nose, âitâs... at Nathanâs engagement banquet, Iâm missing a male escort, and I was thinking of having you as my partner.â
As my words fell, there was a sudden sound of glass shattering on the phone. âMoss? What happened on your end?â
Moss seemed to mutter something under his breath, but it was too low for me to hear.
âNothing.â After a few seconds, his voice came back, âYou just said you want me to be your male escort?â
âAh... yes.â
âWhy?â Moss asked, his tone surprisingly serious. âThere should be plenty of men who are interested in you. You just wave your hand, and they would come flocking. Why me?â
âBecause...â
For a moment, I was speechless.
I couldnât tell Moss that if he didnât come, the one who would be coming would be the blind date selected by April for me, and Iâd be busy dealing with those people.
âBecause I thought of you first.â
This wasnât a lie. Moss and I were close friends in the lab, so it was natural for me to ask him for a favor.
motherâs designs.â
âYouâre right...â
Probably recalling Aviaâs words and actions just now, April made a disdainful sound. After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at me meaningfully.
This wasnât a lie. Moss and I were close triends in the lab, so it was natural for me to ask him for a favor.
motherâs designs.â
âYouâre right...â
Probably recalling Aviaâs words and actions just now, April made a disdainful sound.
After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at me meaningfully.
âDiana, I have a suggestion.â
âWhat?â
âImagine this â if Avia desperately wants to get her hands on the flagship treasure of âOcean Heartâ she mentionedâthe Crystal Golden Crown â how do you think sheâll react when she sees it on you? I bet her expression will be very amusing.â
April licked her lips, looking like a mischievous little devil.
I sighed, reluctantly saying, âForget it, I donât want to bother with Avia...â
âHow can you forget? Just the thought of Aviaâs arrogance earlier makes me so angry! I donât care; even if itâs for me, you must settle this score.â
âApril...â
âOh, my stomach hurts...â April started clutching her stomach and groaning, occasionally stealing glances at me to observe my reaction.
I could only pick up my phone and called the manager temporarily handling âOcean Heart,â instructing him to deliver the flagship treasure to my villa.
As soon as the call ended, April sat up straight, eating from her plate as if nothing had happened, showing no signs of discomfort.
Aviaâs POV âBitch! Damn bitch!â I was so angry that my lungs felt like they were about to explode; I had to release the overwhelming rage by shouting.
Diana... How dare she conspire with that hateful designer to play tricks on me?
Why hasnât Diana died yet?
Why did all the people I sent to assassinate her fail?
The racetrack, the garage... why did she manage to escape every time? Why!
âAh ah ah!â I couldnât control my roar.
âLuna...â My maid followed behind me, cautiously calling me.
I turned around, and she flinched her neck suddenly.
Her reaction made me even more furious.
âAm I such a terrifying monster? Will I kill you? Who are you showing this timid appearance to?â I sternly scolded, gripping the maidâs ear tightly.
She screamed in pain, begging for mercy continuously.
âI was wrong... I was wrong, Luna, please spare me... please, I beg you...â