Chapter 138 - The New Branch Store (Two)
"I... Wait, I'm trying to process my head right now," said Fraine in a humorous tone.
"I know you are confused and wondering why I am the one who is seated inside this office, Miss Fraine," said Hailey; she gestured and offered the sofa across her. "Please, take a seat."
"Thank you," Fraine sat down. She's careful not to touch anything and fell on the floor. Looking at the ornaments around this office, she wondered how much it cost every piece of them? Even if she had a pretty amount of salary now, surely that would not be enough to pay them! Moreover, the woman sitting across from her is more expensive!
Fraine couldn't help but scan the boss of DV Gem! Her hair was styled into a bun and a dazzling Emerald headband tied around her head!
The long drop earrings hanging on her ears are red diamonds. And her necklace around her beautiful collarbone that only emphasizes her long neck was the rare, Pink Diamond!
Wait, that is 100 million US dollars, is it?!
Fraine swallowed. She doesn't want to imagine how much the bracelets on her wrists, which are made of red diamonds!
To sum up the jewelry, she's wearing, it could be a total of 200 million US dollars!
Hailey smiled at Fraine. She understood that the woman calculated the jewelry around her body. She lowered her gaze and touched the watch around her wrist.
"Miss Fraine, do you think that jewelry could make a woman happy?"
Fraine fell into thoughts. If it is based on her preferences, she doesn't like to wear jewelry, especially daily. But if someone will give her one and that person is dear to her heart, she would be delighted to wear it every day.
Later, Fraine smiled. She somehow understood what Hailey tried to convey to her.
"I would be happy if the person I like gives me jewelry that would represent my personality."
"I'm glad that you understand what my business is about, Miss Fraine."
"This jewelry around my body represents my wealth; it's not my personality."
Fraine keenly watched Hailey when she took off the bracelets around her arms. Next, she took off the earrings, followed by the necklace and headband.
Hailey placed them on the table. And one by one, she explains to her.
"These necklaces are worth 100 million dollars. It was once sold many years ago."
"And you bought it?"
"No. It's my dad. He gifts it to me after he designs a necklace and places this pink diamond as a pendant. It made me happy like I felt I am a real princess. That was nine years ago, on my 16th birthday. Since then, I only like a gift that was with my loved one's touch, such as personalized-made for me. As growing up, I became fond of jewelry that dad designed just for me. I'm not wearing them, but I love to look at them."
"And then I met a girl who loves designing. When we were in High School, she would design my bags until she began to design even my shoes, and then she learned how to make one on her own. We both attend a college where she goes to Art School while I am taking the Business courses. While we were in college, we drew out our dream of starting our own jewelry business."
That is why she became a CEO at the age of 21. Money can make it possible. But it also needs intelligence and hard work for her business to bloom in just a few years. Fraine thoughts while listening to Hailey.
"But I discovered that people could also found happiness in simple things. It does not need expensive materials, but talents and skills to create something that can make anyone happy."
'She must be referring cheap jewelry and those made in shells or wood.' Fraine mused while she listens further.
"As for me who always received expensive gifts... I was only fell in love with this wristwatch. I prefer to wear it than wearing a worth of a hundred million dollars jewelry set."
Fraine stared at the rose gold watch and said, "Because it was given by the one that is dear to your heart. Is it Mr. Shen who gave you that?"
Hailey nodded. Her eyes gleam as she smiled. "It was the first gift I received from him. And inside the watch, engrave my name. Now I am more in love with my pseudonym than my original name."
"Hailey..."
"Both of you are so in love with each other!" Fraine couldn't help commented with excitement in her voice.
"Can you tell even at the beginning our relationship is exposed?"
"In the photos that I saw every time you both are in the news, Mr. Shen always has his tender eyes looking at you! I could tell how he's in love with you."
She smiled at Fraine. Hailey contemplated, 'Then ever since at the very beginning, the affection he showed to me in public is real. And the way he looks at me with sparks in his eyes is genuine.'
She then recalled the time she questioned Vince.
"Why are you snubbing me in those first weeks we live together?"
"What would you do if I pinned you to the wall and kissed you?" He replied.
Vincent has been gentle to her since the beginning. And because of that, he successfully captured her heart. Not only that, she's falling in love deeply with him.
Hailey had forgotten that she was not alone in her office. Fraine coughs to get her attention. Hailey blushed upon realizing that she was daydreaming of Vince. She could not hide how she misses him.
"Ahem! Well, let's proceed now to the matter of why I called you before our meeting began. Miss Fraine, can I ask you a favor?"
"Sure! Anything, Miss... By the way, how should I address you, especially when we're in Metro City? Miss Davies, or should I call you Miss Hillson?" In case my tongue slips out so suddenly!
"I was Hailee Davies at the moment."
"Okay, Miss Davies. I'm all ears."
"Hailey... Just call me by my name. There's no need to be formal." A friendly smile playing on her lips made Fraine at ease.
"Then you can call me by my name as well."
"Great! Um... I will take it straight to the point, Fraine... the thing is, Vincent didn't know who I am."
"I see..." Fraine nodding. There is no trace of shock on her face.
"You seem didn't surprise to know my identity."
"Nah. The only thing that shocked me is that you are wealthy. Wealthier than Hilda Shen." Fraine laughs. But then she coughs in embarrassment. "After all, she's your boyfriend's mom."
"You are right, Fraine. She is someone I must impress but not with what I have. I want her to accept me because I am the woman her son loves and the one her son wanted to spend his life with forever."
"Wow! That was sweet! Why don't you announce that you are the owner of DV INC? I am certain Madam Hilda would treat you nice!"
"And that is what I don't want to happen, Fraine."
"Huh? Why?"
"It will not be happy that she would like me because of my wealth."
"Well, in that case, I could understand your feelings. But how come you become his mistress? I mean... Why do you agree to be his mistress?"
Hailey pushes her lips into a smile. Then Fraine realized that she became rude.
"Ah! I'm sorry if I am bold to ask! Sometimes I couldn't control my tongue."
"I like you, Fraine."
"Ah! Thank you! I like you too! You are so pretty and elegant! No wonder you always look glam beside Vincent Shen. You are born being one!"
"Please, don't think that I am only flattering you. I am telling the truth! Do you remember those socialites? They were envious of you, especially during the Class Reunion!"
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