Chapter 1859

“Thank you for the compliment, Madam Mila,” Carrie said, blushing. Ralph stood silently behind his mother. His intense gaze was fixed on Carrie, never wavering for a moment. With a warm smile, Mila took off the gleaming emerald bracelet from her left wrist and slipped it onto Carrie’s delicate wrist without hesitation. “I came in a rush and didn’t prepare much. I hope you won’t dislike this small gift, Ms. Carrie.” Carrie was not the only one stunned, even Paul was taken aback. The imperial green emerald bracelet was worth millions of dollars, yet Mila gave it to Carrie so casually. Such generosity! Even he was tempted! “No, Madam Mila, this is too precious. I can’t accept it,” Carrie said, trying to remove it, but Mila stopped her. “Ah, a gift from an elder should never be refused. Besides, we Thompsons never take back our gifts. If you don’t accept it, it would really hurt my feelings.” “Then, thank you,” Carrie said, blushing with embarrassment. Her careful way of holding her