Chapter 86

I blocked out Racquelle's incessant voice and quickly paid with my card. A pair of diamond stud earrings costing 12,000 dollars was a luxury, but to Racquelle, they were practically worthless. She clicked her tongue and shook her head in disdain. "Only someone poor like you would appreciate these cheap trinkets made from broken diamonds. Let me be clear, Joshua—the diamonds I prefer must have a purity of at least 50 points and be valued in the millions. Those earrings of yours are nothing but trash!" Ignoring her constant chatter, I left the store with the earrings in hand, hoping to escape her relentless presence. But she trailed behind me, voice sharp. "Joshua, stop! Are you ignoring me? I warn you, if you dare to bring something so embarrassing to the gathering, don't blame me for turning on you!" I glanced back, shaking my head. "This isn't for you. You don't need to be so worked up." Racquelle froze, her brow furrowing. "If it's not for me, then who is it for?" I smirked, ref