Catherine looked up at Agnes.
When she saw the gift box in her hands, her expression changed. She was just about to speak.
"Mom, really?" Isabella's eyes lit up with surprise. She looked at Catherine, overjoyed and deeply moved.
She took Catherine's hand. "Thank you, Mom! I was just worrying about what jewelry to pair with this gown. I thought about it for so long, but none of the pieces at home seemed right. You already thought of it for me. You're so good to me!"
Before Catherine could explain that it was the box Serena had brought back, Isabella had already excitedly instructed Agnes, "Agnes, quickly, take it to my room with my gown. I'll try them on together later!"
"Yes, of course!" Agnes nodded happily.
She was about to leave.
Julian stood up, pushed back his chair, and strode over in a few long steps.
His intimidating presence filled the room, pressing down on them.
Agnes was so frightened she trembled. "M-Mr. Julian..."
Julian still appeared gentle and refined, but behind the gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes were bone-chillingly cold.
He reached out, snatched the gift box, and said in a cool voice, "This is a gift from Nicholas to Serena. Don't touch it."
The words made the radiant smile on Isabella's face freeze instantly.
Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Serena, who was still leisurely eating her meal.
A gift from Nicholas to Serena?!
Why would Nicholas give Serena a gift?
That box... it was clearly a high-end, custom-ordered gift box!
It looked incredibly expensive.
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