The Villain's Wife (Book 2)

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Growing up, Rafa had always known that he was shorter than average people that he knew. He was shorter than Leandro's six-foot frame or Levi's who is a little taller than Leandro.

Originally, he was not really insecure because of his height, however, his fiance... is actually a model who is very much taller than him! A woman who is already standing at five foot nine without her heels made him look like a fucking midget when they attend events! Slowly, this issue had become one of his insecurities.

However, tonight this insecurity once again had become the reason why he found someone really irritating. To him, most Asians are really short, or at least not as tall as Lisa. Of course, in his mind, it was alright for Taehyung to be almost as tall as Lisa, after all his mother is someone from the west.

Lisa on the other hand was a different story. First and foremost, he is a full-blooded Asian! How the hell was he able to become even taller than both Leandro and Harringfort, who was about six one?

What he hated the most was the fact that most people are looking their way! This would emphasize the fact that he was actually the shortest in this group! This immediately made him uncomfortable, and of course irritated that he was even shorter than an Asian man!

Meanwhile, the man beside him also had other stuff going on in his mind. Harringfort was staring at the ring in Jennie's hand that was laid on top of Lisa's chest. "Isn't this... a black diamond?" he asked. The ring... this ring is very familiar. He was sure that he already saw this ring before.

"Black diamonds are not really expensive." Rafa chimed in.

"What do you mean?" Harringfort asked, frowning. He immediately wondered if the Grandson of Lord Neeson was actually a dumb man who is only using his family name as a mere decoration.

"I mean... they might be rare, but they are not as expensive as Blue diamonds."

Irritated, Harringfort glared at Rafa. "The prices of diamonds are based on the intensity of their color, size, and clarity." He then eyed Jennie, hoping to earn a simple nod from her. "This ring... is really beautiful. As expected of someone who is on top of the food chain. Surely, Madam Manoban would not choose something that had a lower value than that of a blue diamond." The ring on Jennie's right hand was obviously big, bigger than the previous black diamonds that he saw. He was also certain that this is a natural black diamond and not something that was man made.

With this in mind, Harringfort immediately made sure to praise Jennie. "I heard that Madam Manoban had a vast collection of jewelry. I am sure that all of them are exquisite and expensive. However, may I know your favorites?"

"Favorites?" Jennie had a mysterious gleam in her eyes. First and foremost... She loves everything that sparkles. "This.." She held her left hand in front of them. "My engagement ring." It was the blue diamond that was next to their wedding band.

Lisa gave this diamond on their engagement day, and Jennie had always worn such things during special events. She found the ring too exquisite and beautiful to be worn in her office. Of course, she already asked Lisa's permission to do this.

As expected, it surprised both Harringfort and Rafa to see the blue diamond ring on Jennie's other hand. "That looks exquisite." Harringfort pretended to be amused by the sight of the diamond. "Mr. Manoban sure knows how to pick his diamonds." He said. "How about that black diamond? I was... I think I already saw that diamond before."

"This is..."

"The Spirit of De Grisogono." Lisa interrupted his wife. "I picked it especially for her. It matches with the outfit."

"Really?" Eliza who was talking to her siblings approached them when she heard Lisa's words. She immediately held Jennie's right hand and stared at the jewelry with an enormous stone. "Isn't that the second-largest diamond ever found? I mean... that..." When she saw the huge diamond ring that comes with the outfit, she initially thought that it was funny.