Chapter 47

Realization dawned on Julian as he asked in disbelief, “Charmine, are you the owner of Ohly?” “Yes,” came her simple yet strong reply, the message conveyed loud and clear. Charmine removed her hat and her hair cascaded down her shoulders. She flipped her hair and eyed them uncaringly. “What? Is there a problem?” Everyone stared in disbelief, eyes and mouths wide open. Charmine was the owner of Ohly? The big boss of Ohly? No wonder she looked at them with such ridicule, even as they mocked her. No wonder she did not flinch even after they barked at her. They were mocking her for not being able to afford a diamond ring when this entire shop belonged to her! Everyone had a confused and dumbfounded look on their faces, especially the quartet. An adopted daughter they so despised and looked down on turned out to be the owner of Ohly? How could she be better off than them? Tiffany clenched her fists as her heart thrummed with jealousy. Charmine stared at the myriad of expressions on