She really knew how to make herself look kind and lovable. One of Robert’s business partners, meeting me for the first time, looked at Gloria, then turned to me with clear disgust.
“Mr. Fuentes, did I hear that right? That hideous ex-convict is your fiancée?”
Robert and I locked eyes. For a few seconds, he said nothing. Then he looked away.
“No, we were just childhood friends.”
It was the same as announcing our breakup to everyone. The crowd immediately burst into cheers for Robert and Gloria.
“What a perfect match! Just be together then!”
The business partners nodded approvingly.
“I told you, a man like you deserves someone elegant like Miss Bello. That diamond necklace suits her perfectly.”
And with that, Robert fastened the necklace around Gloria’s neck as my heart broke even further.
“Ah, Robert, isn’t this a bad idea? That necklace was meant for Amelia,” Gloria said.
“It’s fine,” Robert replied calmly.
“They’re right. Gloria, it fits you better. I chose the wrong gift for Amelia anyway. I’ll give it to you as a reward.”
Rewarding her like that helped him save face.
One of the business partners looked at me with clear disgust.