Chapter 118 Sensational News
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Claire's eyes widened as she looked at the stunning display. She had never seen such exquisite jewelry up close. The diamonds sparkled under the store's lights, casting tiny rainbows around them.
Adam watched her with an amused smile on his handsome face. "Choose the one you like the most," he said softly, his eyes filled with warmth.
Claire hesitated as they all looked so precious. She picked one ring with a princess-cut diamond. But when she saw its price tag, she dropped it back onto the tray.
"What's wrong, babe?" Adam frowned with concern, taking Claire's hand in his. She glanced at the ring. then at Adam.
"They're all so beautiful, but they are way too expensive," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
"Oh, don't worry about the price. Just take any ring you like. It's my love for you," he said loudly enough for the whole store to hear.
Claire blushed at his confession of love. Though it was all an act and they were pretending, she couldn't help but feel as if it was all happening for real. But the truth was different, and she knew very well that in the real world, she didn't stand a chance with Adam Whitmore. He would never fall in love with someone like her. It was a delusional thought that he could even like her.
But she understood the importance of pretending to spend a fortune on the ring. She had to select the most expensive one because the price would be displayed in the sensational news of Adam buying a ring for his secret lady love, which would definitely hype the news. She decided in her mind that she would return it to him later. After all, she didn't own it.
She picked the ring up again from the tray and showed it to Adam. "This one!"
Adam leaned in, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered, "Perfect choice, my love."
The warmth of his breath on her skin sent a shiver down her spine, leaving her breathless and momentarily forgetting the world around them.
"Let's try it on your beautiful finger," Adam declared as he took the ring from her and slipped it onto Claire's finger.
Claire held her breath as she saw the gorgeous ring shining on her hand. She lifted her eyes and found Adam looking at her with mixed emotions swirling in his blue eyes. Adam wanted Mia to wear his ring. and he still couldn't believe he had to marry in a rushed way just because of his first love, his career, and acting. But he was content in his heart that Mia was happy with the man she loved, and that man was also deserving of her love.
He shifted his attention back to the present and saw Claire's eyes twinkling with joy and excitement. He was happy to make this woman happy as he had never seen her smile in front of him before. If at that moment she had demanded to buy all the jewelry just to smile for him, he would have easily contemplated it.
"Wow, it fits perfectly," the sales associate chimed in.
"Yes, it's because it's made for my beautiful future wife, Adam announced possessively.
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Chapter 118 Sensational News
whole year to spend with this charming devil of a boss, However, it was a different thing that this sweet treatment and pampering with love and care were new to her, as no one had ever shown this to her, not even Daniel. She sighed at that thought. "Pack this ring. We are taking it." Adam instructed, handing the sales associate his card.
"Would you like to buy some more jewelry, ma'am and sir?" she asked politely.
"Anything my love wants. Adam replied, looking at Claire with love in his eyes.
Claire was stunned. For a freezing second, she realized how good an actor Adam was, as he could even make her feel this was all real and that he was indeed in love with her. She smiled, understanding why he was the director's favorite, able to adjust himself to every role "No, that's enough," Claire replied shyly.
"Oh, come on. We should get a few more pieces for the wedding, and let's order custom wedding rings too," Adam suggested, and the sales associate's eyes lit up with excitement.
She joyfully began showing them more jewelry, and Claire let out a breath of defear. She didn't know how to feel about it. She was getting married, but it wasn't real However, Adam seemed like a normal man who was about to marry the woman of his dreams, shopping for more jewelry. He ordered wedding rings platmum bands with their names engraved. Claire's name was etched on Adam's ring, while Adam was on Claire's ring.
When they left the store, they found a swarm of paparazzi waiting for them outside. The crowd began to surround them, but Adam's bodyguards quickly formed a protective barrier between the couple and the photographers. Adam dramatically took off his jacket and draped it over Claire's head to shield her face. Despite the attempt to hide their identity, the paparazzi managed to catch a glimpse, and that was enough for them to make it the vital and sensational news of the year.
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