She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 633

It was the keychain he had given her.

The fluffy little plush bunny was adorable, especially with the delicate pink bow tied around its neck—it was very feminine and cute.

In an instant, Everett tensed up.

He didn't know why.

But an inexplicable sense of dread washed over him.

He watched as the faint smile faded from Melanie's lips, and she slid the keychain across the table toward him.

"I'm giving this back to you."

His heart plummeted into his stomach, and he stammered in panic:

"W-Why? You accepted it before, and you even said it was cute... Did you stop liking it? You still don't have to give it back..."

"That's not it..."

Melanie gently cut off his rushed defense.

"The reason I accepted it in the first place was because it was an apology gift. You said that if I didn't take it, it meant I was still mad at you... Plus, it wasn't an expensive gift, so I felt no burden taking it..."

"Then why now..."

Everett's voice trailed off. He stared at her without blinking, his heart pounding with anxiety.

"The reason... is on your keys."

A loud ringing echoed in Everett's ears. His eyes widened as if he had just been struck by lightning.

"Everett, can I see your keys for a second?"

At her calm, unwavering request, Everett felt his heart threatening to leap out of his throat.

Without a doubt, she knew...

His grip on his fork and knife tightened painfully.

But he couldn't understand it...

How did she find out?

He had bought a matching pair of keychains and attached one to his own keys, but he had never told a single soul.

The romantic, elegant atmosphere of the restaurant completely evaporated.

All that hung over Everett's head was awkwardness, oppression...

And panic.

Seeing his intensely guilty expression, Melanie let out a long, heavy sigh.

On top of that, he had been genuinely looking forward to this dinner.

He hadn't harbored any delusions that she had feelings for him.

But when she chose such a romantic, upscale restaurant to treat him to a private meal, he had inevitably held onto a tiny sliver of hope.

And the result...

She only did it to return the keychain.

Everett felt resentment swelling in his chest.

If she just wanted to give it back, why did she have to choose a place like this?

She gave him false hope, only to shatter it instantly.

The restaurant was dead silent.

Melanie could see that he was hurt—

Hurt by her.

But when it came to things like this, once they were brought to light, they had to be dealt with.

It was better to cut it off now before it dragged on.