A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 379

This large bouquet of roses was so beautiful that it took Maria's breath away.

James took her hand and looked at it carefully. The ring he had given her as a gift a few days ago was on her ring finger. "If you want, I'll ask them to build a constant-temperature greenhouse in your company."

'In the company?' Maria's stunned mind echoed. A greenhouse like that would be so expensive! She shook her head. "Forget it."

He took out something from his pocket and slipped something on her index finger. It fit perfectly.

Staring at the priceless red diamond ring, Maria helplessly commented, "Didn't you just give me a ring as a New Year gift?"

James replied softly, "That was for the new year. This gift is for the Valentine's Day. There is no conflict between the two."

"These rings are too extravagant. Didn't you see anything a bit more low-key?" James had become more openly affectionate. Maybe that was why he chose to give grand, lavish gifts.

"Yes, I think I saw some in the store. I'll take you to buy whatever you want right now." He grabbed her hand and pulled her along, with the intention of getting a more suitable gift for Maria.

Maria hurriedly stopped him. "Let's forget about it for now."

"You don't like this one?" he asked, one eyebrow lifted in question.

"No woman would ever turn down such a big, expensive diamond ring. They're beautiful and rare, just like the flowers you gave me. How can I not like them?" She was just a normal person after all.

"I'm glad that you like them."

"I like them very much." She didn't try to conceal anything and told him the truth.

With a satisfied smile, James declared, "I don't have to work today. Let's go out on a date."

"Okay." The prospect of going on a date with James filled her with excitement.

Maria carefully placed the flowers back on the desk. After staring at the blooms for some time, she changed her mind. "How about taking them back to the villa? I'll keep them."

"As you like," he agreed.

Maria picked up the bouquet and left the office with him.

When passing by the reception room, James accidentally saw into the room and its contents. Letting go of Maria's hand, he pushed open the halfclosed door and stared at what looked like more than a dozen bouquets in the room.

Feeling inexplicably guilty, Maria quickly pulled at his hand and urged him, "Let's go!"

Without responding to her, he walked further into the room and picked up a card from one of the bouquets. "Maria, Happy Valentine's Day!" The sender was a rich man.

Next to roses was a bunch of lily flowers with a card saying, "Maria, I've been in love with you for a long time. Will you go out with me?" James systematically ran through the cards.

In less than half a minute, he had read quite a number of them.

Maria pursed her lips and then explained to him dryly, "I've told them to dispose of all these. I didn't think these are still here." These flowers had been delivered to the office early in the morning, and there was no way for her to refuse them.

His expression remaining unchanged, James nodded to signal his understanding.

Then, he picked up all of the cards and slid them into his pocket.

Maria stared at him, biting her lower lip in consternation. 'What does this mean?' Well, there was no way for her to understand his actions unless she asked. "Why did you take those?"

"I'll try to learn how to sweet talk from the cards," he replied expressionlessly.

Then, he took her hand and led her out of the room.

Only two assistants lingered in the secretarial office when they passed by. Upon seeing them, the two quickly rose to their feet and greeted them.

Maria winked at one of them and mouthed, "Get rid of those."

Immediately understanding the silent message, the assistant nodded and walked over to the reception room.

In the elevator, James crowded Maria into the corner of the small space, crushing the bouquet between the two of them.

Maria hurriedly placed a hand on his chest to stop him. "Watch out for the flowers!"