Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 454

Selene's eyes sparkled with hope. As long as Aiden gave her the necklace, that would be enough. She would be satisfied.

Aiden had promised to give her everything as long as she asked for it. And wasn't it just a necklace? He wouldn't mind giving it to her.

She was sure of it.

But her confidence began to falter when, even after a second or two, he didn't respond.

She had been humble in her request. Why hadn't he agreed yet?

Hadn't it always been that way?

Hadn't he always given in, as long as she mentioned it?

It had always been like that.

Then what suddenly changed?

Feeling anxiety clawing at her, she quickly tried to add, her voice laced with urgency.

"Aiden, that necklace is important for an event that I have to attend next week. I thought of sending someone to get it for me at the auction, but I was too late. By the time I found out, it had already been bought."

She took a breath, "Fortunately, I came to know that it was you who bought it. I felt relieved, knowing that you wouldn't deny me," she added, deliberately weaving her trust into her words, making it harder for him to break.

"You know how particular I am about the details. If I don't get that necklace, I might end up skipping the event altogether. And I really don't want that —especially when I know I have easy access to it. So, can I please?"

Her voice was soft, persuasive. The kind that could make most men relent —no matter what was at stake.

Selene was sure that even Aiden wouldn't be able to refuse her.

But little did she know, she couldn't have been more wrong.

Just when she thought he would hum in agreement, his voice cut through the silence —firm and unapologetic.

"You can't have that necklace, Selene."

Her heart skipped.

"I did buy it," Aiden continued. "But I can't give it to you."

Hearing him refuse, Selene panicked. Her grip on the phone tightened, her voice rising with desperate insistence. "

Why? Is it because you are leaving soon, and might not have time to send it to me?" She paused briefly, then offered a solution, clinging to hope. "It's fine. You don't need to worry. I can make the arrangements. Just pass that necklace to one of your men, and I will send someone to pick it up. It won't be difficult."

From beside her, Olivia heard everything, and she couldn't help but be speechless.

Did the lady really think he was refusing because of some … inconvenience?

He was no one simple but Aiden Winslow.