Joan's expression became displeased after she heard this. She had an uneasy smile as she replied, "Didn't you promise to not ask for Fane's hand anymore the last time, Miss Sasa?"
Sasa's expression became awkward. "I—I wasn't goodlooking then, so it was only to be expected that Fane would reject me. Now, I'm a lot prettier, and Fane is such an outstanding man, so I want to give it another shot!"
Joan began to feel exasperated. "I appreciate your affection toward Fane, Miss Sasa, but I understand my son’s character better," she insisted, smiling. "He's stubborn and straight-laced. That's why when he told you that he didn't like you, chances are that you wouldn't be able to convince him even if you tried again. I suggest that you let it go, Miss Sasa."
"I know this, Auntie, but I still want to try. I won't have any regrets only after I've tried!"
Sasa gave a wan smile and clapped her hands. Some o f her bodyguards then came forward and carried the gifts she bought.
"I didn’t know what to buy for everyone, so I’m giving a jade for each person here. I hope it's to your liking!
"Since Kylie is still young, I just bought her a few dolls."
Sasa commented, smiling.
"My God. There's one for me, too!"
Xena took the lacquered box in joy and examined the jade inside. "This jade's color is remarkable, Miss Sasa. This must’ve been expensive."
"Not a single one of these jades our Young Miss has chosen for you is below a million bucks. These are very good jades!” one of the bodyguards immediately answered.
"So expensive? My goodness. Miss... Miss Sasa, you're too generous!"
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