Chapter 693: Chapter 693: Her Gift

The other side.

Grace was suddenly attacked by the Black Mist on her shoulder, causing her to cry out in pain and fall to the ground.

She clutched her shoulder, as if it had been burned, and looked fearfully at the man in front of her.

“Mr. Nian…”

Why did you hit me?

“Fool.”

The man called Mr. Nian coldly scolded, “You didn’t even realize you’ve been targeted by a tracking spell. Has your identity been discovered by a Master?”

Grace thought about the moment Scarlett Jennings had helped her earlier, and her face turned slightly pale.

“It was her!”

Upon hearing it was Scarlett Jennings, the man’s expression grew even darker, and he couldn’t help but curse again, “Fool.”

Pretending to be someone else, even a Master—no wonder she was suspected.

If it weren’t for the capability Grace possessed, he would’ve killed such a fool hundreds of times by now.

Grace was clearly very afraid of him, trembling slightly at his words.

“I didn’t expect that Grant would actually have a Master behind him, there was nothing about it in the information…”

“But I did gain something on this trip, the Benedict Jade in Adam Jennings’ possession has a very unique aura. I suspect it’s a Spiritual Artifact.”

Upon hearing it was a Benedict Spiritual Artifact, the man’s eyes brightened, “Are you certain?”

Grace nodded hastily, “I wouldn’t mistake it.”

At these words, the man’s expression finally improved a bit, “If that’s the case, then go get it.”

As for that Scarlett Jennings.

Even though he didn’t really have any regard for her, she had disrupted his array and taken his Demon Bone—he intended to settle this score with her.

…

At the auction house.

After confirming the studio where Grace worked, Samuel Chalmers had already sent people to investigate the information.

Soon after Scarlett Jennings’ phone went black, an assistant had already sent a message from the other side.

“The studio is rented under Landon Lester’s secretary’s name, rented for half a year. Besides that, they’ve also rented accommodations in the suburbs and the south of the city.”

“A cunning rabbit with three burrows, seems like it’s for easy escape at any time.”

Scarlett Jennings frowned slightly, “But how is Landon Lester involved with Grace?”

Landon Lester is the businessman who had captured and imprisoned the Serpent Demon earlier. Scarlett Jennings found the Demon Bone under his villa.

Since Landon Lester is connected to Grace’s studio, and Grace is backed by that Mr. Nian.

It seems that the Great Demon’s Demon Bone is probably arranged by Mr. Nian.

“Landon Lester secretly deals in ancient relics. If Grace’s target is antique jade items, it’s not surprising for them to be in contact.”

Samuel Chalmers glanced at Scarlett Jennings and asked, “What do you plan to do next?”

Since the other side has already discovered the Image Keeping Talisman, they most likely won’t continue staying at the studio, and they will probably move their items immediately.

Going over now would be fruitless.

“I won’t go there. I’ll wait for them to come my way.”

Scarlett Jennings said, “If they have an eye on Adam Jennings’ Benedict Jade, they’ll make a move within these days.”

If the Demon Bone she had the Mystic Regulation Office take was indeed Mr. Nian’s, he certainly wouldn’t let her go.

So, she just has to wait.

Samuel Chalmers saw she wasn’t panicked and simply said, “I’ll stay with you.”

Scarlett Jennings thought of saying no, but seeing the steadiness in his dark eyes through the Golden Light, she nodded.

She went along with him.

“I’ll make some preparations once we’re back.”

Scarlett Jennings thought for a moment and said, “No need to tell Adam Jennings for now.”

Adam Jennings seems more reliable than Chase Jennings, but he isn’t very brave.

Telling him in advance might ruin things.

Besides, with the Qilin of the Benedict Jade, he won’t be in trouble.

The two discussed a bit more before checking the time and decided to leave the auction house.

They had just risen when they heard a knock on the reception room door.

Samuel Chalmers’ assistant entered with staff from the auction house, each holding boxes.

The assistant stepped forward respectfully,

“Mr. Chalmers, Miss Jennings, the items you’ve wanted have been successfully acquired.”

Scarlett Jennings was puzzled, “The items I wanted?”

Samuel Chalmers didn’t speak but signaled to have them brought forward and opened the boxes, revealing jade pieces of the finest quality from the auction.

Not only exquisite appearance but also abundant Spiritual Energy in each piece.

This was exactly what Scarlett Jennings had initially targeted after seeing the auction catalog.

“You spent quite some time on these jade pieces before, and since other matters arose, I had people purchase them first. See if there’s anything missing.”

Samuel Chalmers spoke casually, as if they were simply dishes Scarlett Jennings had ordered.

And more could be ordered if needed.

Scarlett Jennings pursed her lips slightly, looked at Samuel Chalmers in silence, and after a moment, nodded and said earnestly,

“Everything’s here.”

Well done, future husband.

She glanced again at the boxes they held and then took out a jade bead bracelet.

Samuel Chalmers didn’t understand why she liked such a bracelet with mediocre Spiritual Energy, but since she wanted it, he had it purchased too.

Unexpectedly, Scarlett Jennings took the bracelet and slipped it onto his hand.

“This is for you.”

Scarlett Jennings said, “I’ll repay the money later.”

The jade items, with his assistant and the auction staff present, were not something she could haggle over, but she was determined to pay for the bracelet herself.

Samuel Chalmers wasn’t surprised she would settle accounts with him; what surprised him was her giving him a gift.

With a hint of light in his eyes, he spoke softly,

“Why did you give me this?”

“Because I remembered, I haven’t given you a gift yet.”

From the time they met, it was always Samuel Chalmers gifting her.

She only ever took from him.

Scarlett Jennings had never given him anything worthy as a gift.

It was only after they confirmed their engagement that she realized something was missing.

Scarlett Jennings thought this, but heard him speak in a serious tone,

“You have.”

As if to prove it, a little paperman shimmering with Golden Light suddenly appeared on Samuel Chalmers’ shoulder.

Araminta Gold pointed to itself eagerly.

Liora Gold, seeing this, jumped over and pointed to itself.

It was a gift too!

Scarlett Jennings looked at the two little ones, then at Samuel Chalmers, and couldn’t help but cough lightly,

“They don’t count.”

Seeing the two still wanting to protest, Scarlett Jennings opted to change the subject, addressing Samuel Chalmers,

“Just wear this for now. Later, I’ll craft one myself, and then you can replace it.”

She had intended to make him one after returning to Sea City.

Yet, upon her return, she had been busy, even missing their first date, which he had coordinated.

Scarlett Jennings really didn’t want him to keep waiting.

Seeing this piece in the catalog just seemed fitting.

Indeed, the emerald beads resting on his lengthy wrist contrasted beautifully with his pale skin.

Scarlett Jennings couldn’t resist running her fingers over the beads,

“It suits you.”

Samuel Chalmers: …

Despite the touch on the jade beads, Samuel Chalmers felt an inexplicable itch beneath them.

A little warmth, a slight itch.

Like his heart at this moment.

Instinctively, he took her hand in his, gently holding it.

He did not speak, but the message was clear.

He liked it very much.