Chapter 84

Everyone around immediately exchanged glances the moment my words landed. Meanwhile, Ophelia had taken the necklace and left the backyard to head upstairs. The rest of us were left standing there. I seized the opportunity and extended my hand toward Hayden before saying, "Consider it a small token of consolation. I'm still shaken to the core." No one dared to utter a single word. After all, I had just been inches away from losing my life underwater earlier, all for the sake of a worthless necklace. He had no regard for my safety at all. That was a pill I couldn't swallow! Hayden's face grew darker. He was not expecting me to demand compensation. Seeing him standing there with a stiff expression and no response, I pressed on. "Mr. Parker, I was this close to losing my life just now all because of your worthless necklace." He felt slightly embarrassed at my words. "It's not some worthless necklace. It's a gift I prepared for Lia. I was only worried it wouldn't hold up after staying