Chapter 71:
In Grester alone, countless socialites had fought for the mere chance to meet him. Not a single one had succeeded. To become his wife wasn’t just luck. That was the kind of dream that defied reality.
And to top it all off? He had just casually spent a jaw-dropping one billion dollars on a gift for her.
As that fact sank in, the atmosphere shifted. Several women started casting pointed looks at their partners, their expectations skyrocketing in real-time.
“Look at that! The founder of CR Corporation personally picks out a gift for his wife. And he drops a billion dollars like it’s nothing!”
“Exactly! And here you are, always griping about how much I spend. Have I ever asked for something worth a billion dollars?”
Put on the spot, the criticized men had no choice but to bow their heads in silent defeat. In front of so many witnesses, there was no way they could argue back.
Still, inwardly, they cursed Collin for making their lives ten times harder. How were they supposed to compete with that?
From now on, no matter what they bought—jewelry, cars, luxury vacations—it wouldn’t be enough. The moment their wives or girlfriends even slightly disapproved, they would inevitably hear the same cutting remark: “The founder of CR Corporation bought his wife a necklace worth one billion dollars that night.”
Even Dustin, seated in the private box, was stunned. “Have you completely lost it? It’s just a gift! A billion dollars? That’s insane! Sure, you’re loaded, but this is beyond extravagant!” he blurted out.
Collin, however, remained composed. His voice was steady as he replied, “A mere billion dollars is nothing. My wife deserves far more than that.”
The gemstone necklace was auctioned off, and moments later, it was delivered to the private box with the utmost care.
Without hesitation, Collin took the necklace and left, with Dustin trailing close behind.
Once they were inside the car, Collin lifted the lid of the velvet box, revealing the necklace inside.
Collin studied it in silence, the weight of his decision settling in. The more he looked at it, the more certain he became—this was the perfect match for Linsey.
Her quiet confidence, her effortless grace—they were one of a kind.
Only a necklace of this caliber could truly complement her.
A thought struck him then: how would she react when she saw it?
Would she be surprised? Overwhelmed?
The image of her delighted smile flashed in his mind, and the corners of his usually impassive lips curved into a faint smile.
Seated beside him, Dustin caught the subtle shift in his expression and fell silent, his emotions complicated.
He had known Collin for years—long enough to believe the man was incapable of sentiment.
Cold, logical, untouchable—that was the Collin he knew.
But tonight? Tonight had shattered that belief.
Who would have thought Collin was actually a hopeless, over-the-top romantic?
As Dustin held back a scoff, he found his curiosity shifting.
He had only exchanged a few words with Linsey that day, barely enough to get a full impression of her.
