She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 1020

The staff handed the velvet box to Morris. He opened it in front of everyone, took out the ring, and turned to Helena.

The diamond was blinding under the lights.

He gently took her left hand and slid the ring onto her ring finger. It was a perfect fit, as if she were born to wear it.

"Helena," he said softly, "let's put a claim on you first. Wear my mark. When you're ready for a wedding, I'll get you a much bigger stone."

Helena's eyes flickered. "So, is this a proposal?"

"No, that would be too rushed." He pressed a kiss to the back of her hand. "Like I said, it's a claim. When you're ready, I'll give you the grand proposal you deserve, not just me buying a trinket at an auction and calling it a day."

A "trinket" worth over a hundred million.

Helena still hadn't fully digested the sheer scale of his wealth, but her heart soared. She leaned in and kissed him. "Turns out you really know how to please a woman."

Morris smiled. "Are we ready to go public with our relationship?"

"Yes."

...

After a luxurious two-month vacation, Helena finally returned to work in Metropia. Now a major award winner, lucrative offers poured in. But she was selective, choosing only the projects she truly cared about so she could dedicate her time to crafting exceptional music.

With Morris as her muse and mentor, her natural talent skyrocketed. He would occasionally offer guidance, and his brilliant insights pushed her abilities to new heights.

Morris often praised her, saying she was becoming a musician on par with his sister, Loyce. Helena knew he was exaggerating—Loyce, like Morris, operated on a terrifying, god-tier level of genius. But Helena believed she could bridge the gap with relentless hard work.

Her fame grew by the day, and her aura visibly softened, taking on Morris's grounded, elegant composure.

...

Meanwhile, Swain Carter brought Molly Nash home for dinner. His parents had spent the entire morning cooking a massive feast.

Swain and Molly had signed their marriage license at the courthouse that morning. The document burned in his suit pocket, making his chest feel tight.

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