Chapter 1223

Chapter 1223Chapter 1223 Purple Diamond
“Stop messing around!” Ashlyn lightly scolded.
Jared let out a frustrated huff. “I don't want to be a third wheel, so I've decided to go back to my room.”
Lucas moved to sit next to Ashlyn, then signaled for Spencer to bring over the gift box.
Ashlyn looked at the gift box, somewhat puzzled. “What is this?”
“This is for you.” The man's voice was deep and elegant.
Why is he giving me a gift for no reason? Ashlyn opened the gift box. Inside, she found a beautiful
evening gown. The light purple color was particularly flattering to the skin, and the design was simple
yet sophisticated. There was also a pair of matching silver high heels included. This man was out for
half the day just to buy this?
“A gown?” she asked.
“Ms. Berry, may I have the honor of inviting you to the banquet at the President's this evening?” Lucas
extended his hand, making an inviting gesture.
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“Yes.” Lucas nodded. “The Cook, Lacey, and Guzman families all suffered losses this time. The
purpose of the President's banquet is self-evident.” Ashlyn nodded and opened another box. Inside, she found a set of valuable purple diamond jewelry,
which included not only a necklace but also matching earrings.
The color of the diamond sparkled brilliantly under the light, incredibly dazzling to the eyes.
That was a set of jewelry that no woman could resist.
Ashlyn was astounded when she saw that set of jewelry because that jewelry set was a limited edition
from Brand X, personally designed by her, and only ten sets had been released worldwide.
At that time, many affluent ladies were desperately trying to get it, but they couldn't get their hands on
it.
She never expected that Lucas would actually snatch a set of jewelry she had designed herself, only to
gift it back to her, the designer.
It felt somewhat peculiar.
“If you wanted it, I could've reserved a set for you... Why did you bother to snatch it?” It took Ashlyn a
while to regain her composure, but the shock in her eyes was still unmistakable.
“Snatching the jewelry designed by my wife makes it all the more meaningful.” Lucas' thin lips curved
into an extremely handsome smile, his dark eyes filled with affection. “If you were to leave a set for me,it would lose its significance.”
He took out the jewelry and personally helped Ashlyn put it on. Her skin was as white as snow, her
eyebrows reminiscent of distant mountains and twinkling stars. With the purple diamond necklace
adorning her neck, her skin appeared even more like creamy jade, enhancing her noble and elegant
demeanor.
“This set of jewelry is called 'Light Feather' because the diamonds are shaped like feathers,” Ashlyn
said softly, a smile tugging at her lips. “Wearing jewelry of my own design feels somewhat different,
quite magical.”
“So beautiful.” Lucas lowered his gaze, planting a kiss on her forehead, then glanced at Spencer again.
Spencer had long been indifferent to his constant public displays of affection and immediately turned a
blind eye, giving his hands a knowing clap.
Soon after, a few fashionably dressed men and women walked in. Seeing the large makeup boxes they
were carrying, Ashlyn knew that these were the styling team invited by Lucas.
The styling team was very efficient, and their fashion sense was quite impressive.
The suit that Lucas chose was particularly valuable, and the style was also very elegant.
About an hour later, the styling team finally finished their work and left.
Time gently slipped away, and before long, it was time for the banquet to begin. Lucas and Ashlyn held hands as they got into the car, which smoothly drove off toward the location of
the evening banquet.
At seven o'clock in the evening, in the grand banquet hall of the President's office, glasses clinked, and
many influential politicians gathered together. The crystal chandelier cast a brilliant glow while the
uniformed waitstaff bustled back and forth.
Behind the banquet hall of the President's office, after passing through several corridors and a pond,
was where the President resided. It was a fair distance from the front banquet hall. No matter how lively
it was at the front, it was always very quiet at the back.
It elicited a strong reaction compared to what was before.
The President's residence was a standalone three-story villa, lavishly decorated on the inside. After
getting dressed, Samantha Labate, standing on her tiptoes to help the President with his tie, suggested
gently with a smile, “For an occasion like today, we should invite Yuri to join us. After all, she is the
young lady of the president's daughter. Even though she's married off, the Guzman family isn't lacking
in any way... I wonder if the Guzman family will bring her along.”