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Chapter 530
Once those words slipped out, there was no taking them back.
Meanwhile, Lisa was totally thrown for a loop. Why on earth would she return the emerald pendant? Even if the Shaw family dangled five hundred million in front of her, it was just that-five hundred million. When you stack it up against the Shaw family's multibillion-dollar empire, what's five hundred million really?
Lisa had her sights set on becoming the Shaw family's daughter-in-law; it was her golden ticket to outshine Chloe. Climbing her way into the Shaw family was the only way she could level the playing field with Chloe and eventually have the upper hand. But things hadn't kicked off smoothly, and Neil wasn't exactly her biggest fan. What was her next move? How could she turn things around and win Neil over?
In that moment, Lisa had only one plan. Speaking with a hint of righteous determination, she said, "Mr. Neil, we're not taking your five hundred million. This emerald pendant was yours to me from way back. I messed up today. I was too eager to win over your and Ms. Ruby's hearts, so I lied. This scented candle? I didn't make it. I'm sorry. I'm not here to make excuses; all I can do is apologize and ask for your forgiveness."
Lisa's face was the picture of sincerity as she pulled a velvet box from her bag. Then she made her way over to Neil, tears welling up but holding back with all her might.
"Mr. Neil, Ms. Ruby, I deeply apologize for today. This scented candle was someone else's handiwork, gifted to me for its calming and sleep-inducing effects. That's why I wanted Ms. Ruby to have it. To show my sincerity, I fibbed about making it myself. I admit, I got caught up in my vanity. Ms. Ruby, Mr. Neil, I was wrong, please forgive me."
By the end, Lisa's voice cracked, tears streaming down her face like a string of broken pearls. She bowed low, embodying pure sincerity.
Jacob was fuming when he heard Lisa say she wouldn't take the five hundred million. This rebellious girl! Five hundred million, and she's passing it up? Doesn't she know what shape the company's in? Acting all high and mighty with five hundred million on the line!
Jacob felt like he could cough up blood and keel over right then and there. Neil, seeing Lisa's state, let out a sigh and helped her stand, his voice softer now: "You've got some spunk, I'll give you that."
"In that case, let's drop the whole five hundred million thing. You've shown your pride, and I wouldn't want to tarnish it with money."
Jacob felt a sharp pain at those
words, like a dagger to the chest He wobbled, feeling dizzy, barely able to stay upright. Leah grabbed his arm from behind, helping him steady himself.
Lisa straightened up, looking pitifully sweet: "Then, Mr. Neil, Ms. Ruby, please don't be mad at me, okay?"
Ruby gave Neil's hand a reassuring pat. Neil said, "You've realized your mistake and made amends. Seeing your sincerity, we can let it go."
Ruby didn't have any particular affection for Lisa, but Neil often talked about the girl who'd gifted them the jade, describing her as lovely and imagining their daughter, if she were alive, would be just like her. So initially, Ruby was quite eager to meet her. Even though Lisa hadn't turned out exactly as they'd imagined, it was still a fateful encounter. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
Lisa wiped her tears, suddenly smiling and wrapping her arm around Neil's: "Mr. Neil, can I still come visit in the future?"
Neil frowned slightly but managed a reluctant nod: "Yes."