Chapter 848

The manager's face instantly changed.

His eyes widened as he stared at Evelyn Ross, his lips trembling slightly.

Evelyn's tone was calm.

"I'll take this watch."

She pulled out a bank card and handed it over.

"Charge it."

The entire store abruptly fell silent.

All eyes were focused on her.

The salespeople, who had been lazy and indifferent moments before, now all stood up straight.

The manager accepted the bank card with both hands.

He shot a meaningful glance to the side.

Several salespeople immediately surrounded them.

"Madam, you have excellent taste!"

"This is a limited edition, only fifty pieces worldwide."

"Your skin is so lovely, what skincare do you usually use?"

Someone looked at Mason Evans.

"Is this your husband? What a perfect match."

Mason adjusted his glasses.

He was about to speak when Evelyn spoke first.

"It's not for him."

She turned to Mason, her voice clear.

"We've been on the ship for seven days. I need something to placate the one at home when we return."

"Mason, you don't mind, do you?"

Mason was stunned.

The surrounding salespeople were also stunned.

Everyone wore expressions of disbelief.

Mason cleared his throat softly.

"I don't mind."

"Good."

The manager quickly completed the transaction.

He presented the exquisitely packaged watch box and the bank card with both hands.

Evelyn took the items and turned to leave.

The moment she stepped out of the store, whispers erupted behind her.

"Did you hear that? She said they've been fooling around for seven days..."

"No wonder they're dressed so plainly."

"Buying a watch to placate someone at home... This girl's background is no simple matter."

"She must be a rich heiress. An ordinary person wouldn't dare play like this."

"I'm so envious of that man..."

The manager sighed.

"I wish a rich woman would take a liking to me too."

Everyone else: "..."

Evelyn didn't need to look back to know what they were discussing.

Mason walked beside her, his brow furrowed.

"These people are such snobs."

"They ignored us when we were dressed plainly."

"The moment they realized we had money, they started fawning all over us."

"It's so superficial."

Evelyn said lightly.

"You get used to it."

When she was young, she often accompanied Isabella Ashcroft shopping.

Isabella would buy all sorts of luxury goods and make Evelyn carry the bags.

When introducing her, Isabella would always say she was the housekeeper's daughter.

Isabella wanted her to understand the gap between them.

But Evelyn only became more convinced that everyone was equal.

She looked down at the watch box in her hand.

She had wanted to bring a gift back for Alexander Vance on this trip.

What expression would he have when he saw this watch?

Evelyn suddenly felt a sense of impatience.

The cruise ship docked.

Evelyn descended the gangway and saw the car waiting for her.

Ethan Valentine stood by the car.

Kiki Cortez was holding his arm.

The first thing Evelyn asked after getting in the car was:

"Has everything been alright at home these past few days?"

Ethan started the engine.

"What could possibly happen?"

"Everyone was doing just fine before you came back."

"You make it sound like things fall apart without you."

Evelyn smiled.

Kiki slapped Ethan on the head.

"What nonsense are you talking?"

"How dare you tease the First Senior Sister?"

"The Ashcroft and Vance families might manage without the First Senior Sister, but the Cortez Sect cannot!"

Their wedding was approaching, and the two were inseparable all day.

Ethan didn't get angry after being hit; he just laughed.

The car entered the Vance family estate.

Just as they entered the parking lot, Evelyn saw another car driving in.

The two cars parked side by side.

Evelyn's eyes lit up.

She pushed the car door open and quickly walked over.

Alexander Vance also got out of his car.

Evelyn was about to step forward when someone grabbed and hugged her.

Natalie Castillo's face was pale.

"Evelyn, you have to stand up for me!"

"This man is insane!"

"He called for a helicopter the moment we got off the ship, insisting on returning immediately."

"It was so bumpy the whole way, I threw up several times!"

She felt nauseous again.

Leaning against the car door, she dry-heaved.

Evelyn didn't look at Natalie.

Her gaze was fixed on Alexander.

They spoke simultaneously.

"I have a gift for you."

"I have a gift for you."