The Devious Games | Englot | GirlxGirl

Chapter 29 - Turbulent Hearts

POV ENGFA

In just two days, The Majestic 2 is about to drop, and I can't help but feel the excitement building up.

Once again, we're bringing out ten necklaces with Cullinan-grade diamond pendants-only ten in the world, making this the top collection of the year. Each necklace features a 100-carat cushion-cut diamond that sparkles like nothing else, surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds for that extra touch of luxury.

And yeah, $20 million a piece. It's not just jewelry-it's a statement, a status symbol, and honestly, a solid investment for those who know the value of something this rare. We've made sure each diamond is handpicked for its perfect D color and internally flawless or I.F. clarity, so when people see it, they know it's nothing less than a masterpiece. With the launch just around the corner, I'm ready to see the world of high jewelry turn its gaze our way.

Final preparations for the VVIP guest are underway today, with security protocols and logistics set to be executed by tomorrow.

The meeting with the organizers felt endless, especially with my mind drifting to someone who's been in a noticeably foul mood for the past two days-Charlotte Austin.

True to her word, she hasn't called or texted me at all unless I initiated contact first.

Stubborn, indeed.

This morning was no different; right before leaving for the office, we had an interesting exchange that began with me proposing a dinner date.

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Flashback

Earlier that Morning

I was getting ready to leave for work, sipping tea in the living room while my suit hung beside me, untouched. My bag was packed, everything set, yet I found myself waiting for Charlotte to emerge from the bathroom. It felt like a silent standoff over the past two days; we'd spoken and everything seemed normal, but she'd been more distant and quiet than usual. I understood her, though. When my woman sulks, she really sticks to it-unless I'm the one to break the ice.

So that's exactly what I planned to do: wait for her to finish up and suggest dinner tonight, hoping to lift her mood a little.

When she finally came out, I caught sight of her from the living room. She was seated at her vanity in a bathrobe, applying makeup. I walked over, standing behind her as she met my gaze through the mirror briefly before returning to her routine.

I placed a hand on her shoulder, giving her a smile. "Going somewhere this early, baby?" It was just 9 AM.

She paused, setting her brush down. "I'm going with Heidi and Tina to pick up a friend."

I raised an eyebrow. "A friend? Who?"

She glanced at the mirror again. "Troy. I told you about him, right? He helped me crack that article about... you? We went to college together. He was in the same major as Tina."

I nodded, recalling her mentioning him before. Troy was the one who helped her uncover that Tina was 'Eagle' and gave her some intel about Suphatra and Warasorn Diamonds.

"I see. He's in Belgium?" I asked, gently massaging her shoulder as she continued getting ready.

She nodded. "He's coming from Sydney for a case in Brussels. He also helped me with the Volkov article now, so he decided to stop by Antwerp for a few days. It's been a while since we caught up."

I processed her words, nodding slowly. Then, leaning down, I wrapped my arms around her, pressing a kiss to her shoulder. "Alright. But how about dinner tonight, Miss Austin? There's a Thai restaurant I'd like to take you to. I'm craving Thai food. It's been a while." I flashed her a hopeful smile.