Chapter 2290 Maggie glanced at Janiya, who was listening intently to a saleswoman describe sjewelry at the counter.
When Scarlet noticed Maggie examining a pair of golden earrings, her interest was piqued.
"Maggie, are those New Year's gifts for Mrs.
Robles?" Maggie looked at the earrings in her hand and replied softly, "No.
" These earrings were not particularly costly, and she doubted that Janiya would be willing to accept her gift.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtScarlet smiled and said, "I've picked out a gift for Mrs.
Robles.
" She then walked over to Janiya, took her by the arm, and guided her towards Maggie.
"Maggie, what do you think of this jade necklace? I thought it was perfect as soon as I saw it.
" She tilted her head, displaying a sense of pride in the gift she had bought for Janiya.
Maggie observed the necklace around Janiya's neck, recognizing the luxury of the emerald piece-a piece far beyond her financial reach, which saddened her.
Just then, Rosalynn chimed in with a hint of disapproval, “Miss Fernandez, are you sure about your choice of gift? This type of emerald jewelry seems more suited to an older woman.
Do you really think it matches Janiya's style? Are you implying it's age-appropriate for her?" Hearing what Rosalynn said, Janiya instinctively touched the necklace around her neck and immediately frowned. Women loved compliments, and no one liked being called old.
Initially, she was satisfied with the necklace, but Rosalynn's comment made her feel differently. Scarlet's expression changed slightly as she looked Rosalynn up and down, wanting to shoot back.
However, upon recognizing Rosalynn's identity, she suppressed her retort.
"Oh, you are Rosalynn, right?" Rosalynn raised an eyebrow at Scarlet's sudden change of demeanor.
"You know me?" she inquired.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Of course! You're the long-lost daughter of the Moreno family from Skrix!" Scarlet replied with a coquettish smile.
"I'm Scarlet Fernandez, from the Fernandez family in Betton.
Lyndon is my cousin.
"
Rosalynn was surprised by Scarlet's connection with Lyndon and Shen glanced at Tilda involuntarily. Tilda and Lyndon had registered their marriage.
As the daughter-in-law of the Fernandez family, Tilda should have met the family members. Did she know Scarlet?
"Scarlet, what a coincidence! You're in Skrix too," Tilda acknowledgedn Scarlet, ker tone a bit cold given the Fernandez family's connections. Scarlet, who had been focusing on Maggie, now noticed Tilda.
"Oh, you're here too? Sorry, I didn't see you hiding in the background!" What did Scarlet mean by hiding?