Half-Hearted: Mr. Sinclair, Stop the Act!-Chapter 69: The Gift Vivian Chose

Sienna Monroe’s gaze was filled with doubt and a hint of scrutiny.

Caleb Sinclair suppressed the slight tension and unease in his heart.

He walked over with a composed expression, his eyes still smiling, and softly said, "Cecilia has been in the Imperial City for a few days now. As her sister-in-law, you gave her a watch as a gift a couple of days ago. As her brother, I definitely can’t fall behind. I thought this bracelet wasn’t bad, so I bought one each for you and Cecilia. Do you like it?"

It’s always like this.

Clearly a gift meant for Vivian Nash, yet he always finds a natural excuse and lies so sincerely.

Susan Sinclair has never been close to him, even harboring animosity towards him.

The only cousin from his family is Cecilia York. Every year on Cecilia’s birthday, he would send a gift over.

It is indeed reasonable for him to buy her a gift now.

Sienna Monroe felt mixed emotions.

And a faint twinge of pain.

She said lightly, "I like it. Cecilia will surely like it too. Isn’t she working at the art gallery now? I’ll take it to her tomorrow morning and make sure to tell her it’s from her cousin."

Caleb Sinclair nodded, "Alright, then I won’t need to make a special trip."

"Okay."

Sienna Monroe took out the bracelet, handling it with fondness. Seeing this, the smile in Caleb’s eyes deepened, "Do you like it that much?"

"Yes, it’s so beautiful." Sienna raised her eyebrows, "I’ll wear it tomorrow."

"Okay. Go wash up first; I’ll pack the suitcase myself."

Sienna responded and turned to leave the closet, heading to the bathroom. After freshening up, she came out to find Caleb had already heated a cup of milk for her.

The two bruises on her leg had slowly scabbed over, revealing tender pink flesh. Now, she habitually applied the scar removal cream given by Sebastian Prescott to the wounds every night before bed. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Caleb recognized the small porcelain bottle in her hand at once.

It was a niche medical beauty product from Valden, well known for its excellent scar removal effects. Despite being a small jar, it was expensive and limited edition, each jar costing seven or eight hundred euros.

Converted to C Currency, it was five to six thousand for a small jar.

Moreover, it was unavailable domestically as the company did not accept orders.

"Here, let me help you, don’t press on your stomach." Caleb sat on the edge of the bed, took the scar removal cream, and scooped a little, applying it to her knee. He casually asked, "Was this a gift from someone?"

Sienna paused at his words.

She had been curious and searched for information on this scar removal cream, knowing how valuable it was.

But her injury was from saving Sebastian Prescott, so since it was his gratitude gift, she accepted it without any pressure.

Thus, there was no need to hide the truth.

She said frankly, "Lawyer Prescott gave it to me."

Caleb stopped his movements, raising his eyes in surprise, "He gave it to you?"

"Yes."

Sienna didn’t offer further explanation.

Caleb pressed his lips together, slightly furrowing his eyebrows. A trace of displeasure flickered in his eyes, but he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.

After all, since it benefited Sienna, he couldn’t forbid her from using it.

The next day, the sky over the Imperial City remained gloomy. After breakfast, Sienna deliberately wore the Full Sky Diamond Bracelet Caleb gave her.

She arrived at the art gallery just in time to meet Vivian Nash on her way to work.

Vivian’s eyes were a little swollen. Yesterday, not only did she not receive any message from Caleb, but she didn’t even get a text from him.

The frustration had kept her awake until late at night.

Now, seeing Sienna, her anger simmered, barely containing it behind a forced smile, "Morning, Sienna."

"Morning, Vivian." Sienna’s brows and eyes carried a smile, her demeanor warm, as she raised the hand with the bracelet to press the elevator button. "Didn’t sleep well last night? Why are your eyes so swollen?"

Vivian’s gaze fixed.

This bracelet was the one she had chosen when Caleb went to pick out gifts yesterday afternoon.

She knew Caleb would buy one for Sienna as well, so it was no surprise. She pursed her lips as disdain and a hint of ridicule flickered in her eyes.

Despite the embarrassment on her face, her tone was full of pride, "Oh, it’s because of my boyfriend, back from a business trip, which was exhausting."

After speaking, she watched Sienna’s expression closely.

Sienna clearly caught the hint, her expression remained calm, and she clicked her tongue lightly, "Flaunting your romantic life at me?"

"No, I’m just complaining."

Sienna chuckled faintly, asking, "Where did your boyfriend go on a business trip?"

"Brenwood."

Sienna looked at her with an inscrutable expression, "What a coincidence, Caleb also went on a business trip to Brenwood a few days ago and just got back yesterday afternoon."

Vivian raised her eyebrows calmly, "Really? Quite the coincidence."

Just then, a familiar gentle voice reached them, "Sis, Vivian, what are you chatting about? You both seem so happy."

Both turned to see Cecilia York walking over.

"Morning, Cecilia." Vivian shifted the topic, "Oh, that hairpin looks pretty today."

"Vivian, if you like it, I’ll bring you one in a few days."

"Sure."

Cecilia had been at the art gallery for a few days, assigned to the curation A group. Upon learning about Vivian and Sienna’s relationship, she got closer to Vivian.

Vivian, aware of Cecilia’s background, naturally tried hard to draw her in, taking her along to the bathroom, meals, and anything else possible.

Thanks to her, Cecilia melded into the art gallery nicely and picked up her work quickly.

Sienna watched from the side, a subtle smile on her lips. She took out a small jewelry box from her bag and said to Cecilia, "This was brought back by your cousin from his business trip yesterday, for me to pass on to you."

Surprised, Cecilia quickly took the box, seeing the bracelet inside, she noticed Sienna’s matching one on her wrist.

It was the same style.

She was both surprised and delighted, "Cousin is so thoughtful, buying one for you, Sis, and for me, too?"

"What are you saying? You’re his cousin. Is it not natural for him to think of you?"

Cecilia laughed, "Sis, please thank him for me when you get back."

"Of course."

Cecilia joyfully took out the bracelet, ready to put it on and take a picture with Sienna to post online.

At that moment, one could only imagine how unpleasant Vivian’s face looked.

From the moment the box was opened, Vivian’s face went pale and then darkened after hearing Sienna’s words.

The bracelet in Cecilia’s hands was originally hers.

She had personally picked it out.

How...how did it become Cecilia’s?

She recalled the previous time shopping with Caleb in the mall and how today seemed to be the same scenario.

Sienna stepped into the elevator and, seeing Vivian frozen in place, pulled a light smile, a trace of pleasure flashing in her eyes, and said mildly, "Vivian, daydreaming? Come on up."

Upon Sienna’s words, Vivian clenched her fists, biting on her molars hard, quickly reeling in the hatred from her eyes, stiffly responding, "Com...coming."