Chapter 50: A Different Reality

“You better mean it, or I'll never forgive you!” Sophie Mitchell warned, but deep down, her primary concern was for Henry Carson's wellbeing. She feared he might stray down the wrong path. “Look, if you ever feel unsatisfied with your cosmetics job, you could always start your own business. With the 'Heart of the Emperor', you could get at least a hundred million at an auction,” Henry Carson deftly changed the subject. “That gem is priceless to me. Even if I were destitute, I wouldn’t part with it,” Sophie replied. She carefully took out the ornate box holding the Heart of the Emperor. Holding it tenderly, she looked at Henry, “Could you... help me wear it?” Henry's heart skipped a beat at her request. He couldn’t believe what he'd heard, “Could you repeat that? I'm not sure I caught it.” Sophie, slightly embarrassed, exclaimed, “Never mind!” “No, wait! I’ll help you,” Henry said, seizing this golden opportunity. He gently clasped the gem around her neck. The intimate proximity al