Chapter 149 Perfection
“Sure.” Nelson smiled in response, producing a wooden case from the side before he gave it to Madeline. “Maddie, this is a gift for you. I hope you like it.”
Upon receiving the wooden case, Madeline opened it and realized there were three layers in it with a different set of jewelry in each of them. While there was a set of diamond jewelry in the first layer, the one in the second layer was a red gem, followed by a blue gem in the third layer. Just by taking a quick glimpse of those jewelries, Madeline could tell that each of them cost a fortune. Thus, she said in embarrassment, “Nelson, this is too expensive a gift. I can’t accept it.”
“Please don’t say that.” Nelson added with a smile, “My mom sent me a picture of you, and it seemed to me that these pieces would fit you just nice, which was why I bought them specially for you. After all, a pretty wearer like you deserves to wear these beautiful jewels more than anyone else does.”
“Thank you, Nelson.” Knowing that it wouldn’t reflect on her if she insisted on rejecting Nelson, Madeline decided to accept the gift. Fortunately, she had also prepared a gift earlier as she took a sophisticated-looking box and gave it to Nelson. “Nelson, here is a gift for you. Please check it out.”
Deep down, she couldn’t thank Sebastian enough when she looked at the gift since neither of her nor her brothers had ever given each other a present. After all, Sebastian had told Madeline earlier that Nelson would surely present her a gift if he had learned the ropes. Thus, he prepared a diamond watch for Nelson and put it in Madeline’s handbag.
In fact, what Sebastian did was foolproof since the situation wouldn’t go wrong either way. If Nelson presented Madeline with a gift, all she had to do was to give him the diamond watch as a gift to return the favor; if Nelson didn’t do so, she could keep the watch and take it back with her. Gosh!
If it hadn’t been for Sebastian’s reminder, I wouldn’t even have thought of preparing a gift for Nelson. At the thought of Sebastian’s thoughtfulness, Madeline was especially grateful toward him. At the same time, she readied the diamond watch in her handbag and waited for the right time to give Nelson the diamond watch after the latter gave her a gift.
In the meantime, Nelson, who saw the gift from Madeline, extended his arms to receive the box in surprise. Like Madeline did, he opened the case right away in front of the crowd before he was greeted by the sight of a diamond watch lying inside quietly. As followers of the latest fashion trend, all the bystanders were able to tell that the diamond watch was a limited edition under an international brand.
While the watch was known to be priceless, there was no amount of money that could be used to buy the premium edition. Although it might just seem to be an ordinary diamond watch, the value it possessed was worth no less than the three sets of jewelries that Nelson gave Madeline.
Thus, Nelson was starting to feel thankful toward Madeline and impressed with her capability at the same time, considering the fact that she could afford something so expensive like the watch. With a smile on his face, he immediately took off his watch and put on the new watch that Madeline gave him. “I’ve heard about this series of 12 watches from a friend, and each of them represents one of the 12 horoscopes.
While there are only 12 of them produced and launched globally, each watch, along with the horoscope it represents, is unique and irreplaceable. Thus, there is no amount of money that one can buy either of them with. My horoscope is a Capricorn, which happens to be the one this watch represents. I’m immensely grateful for this wonderful gift from you, Madeline! Thank you so much!”
Meanwhile, Crystal was also able to tell that the watch belonged to a premium international brand, but she was taken aback by the unbelievable coincidence. Nelson’s horoscope is a Capricorn, and Madeline’s gift is a watch that symbolizes this horoscope. Well, something tells me she must have done some research on Nelson’s horoscope.
How thoughtful and kind my daughter is! Feeling proud of her own daughter, Crystal seized Madeline’s hand and said, “That’s my good girl, Madeline. Nelson, you have no idea how much your sister has missed you. Promise me that you’re going to take good care of your little sister.”
Nelson smiled and said, “Don’t worry, mom. I’ll be sure to look after Madeline.”
At that moment, something came to his mind about the differences between himself and Jake. After all, Nelson was not close with Angie at all. Despite the plausible amiability and tenderness that Angie displayed in the Wendel Family, she harbored a strong sense of disdain and contempt for Nelson and Jake as she treated them like her servants instead of her brothers.
In fact, even her intimate way of addressing the two men, as if she was addressing her brothers, could not hide her sense of superiority and arrogance. Nonetheless, Nelson decided to take the moral high ground without blaming Angie for that. After all, the fact remained true that Angie was indeed his master and Jake’s.
Therefore, he didn’t think he and Jake would harbor a grudge toward Angie for that because he didn’t see anything wrong with the way Angie had always treated them. However, that also meant that they would never be any closer with Angie because all that was left between them was loyalty without love.
Now that Angie was no longer a part of the Wendel Family, Nelson didn’t think that it was necessary for them to continue serving her loyally. Without any affectionate feelings toward Angie, they felt no hatred toward Madeline who would replace Angie soon enough, not to mention the fact that Madeline was much more approachable than Angie was. Moreover, Madeline was prettier and more gorgeous than Angie was, apart from her superior capability that was evident in her affordability.
Madeline is such a perfect and thoughtful lady! Who would have thought that she would do her homework on my horoscope and give me such a wonderful gift! How kind she is! I must take good care of my little sister and make sure nothing harms her in all my power.
In the meantime, Madeline was embarrassed by Crystal and Nelson’s flattering compliments, thinking she wouldn’t have known about the reason behind presenting the watch as a gift if Nelson hadn’t been so specific. Sebastian is so thoughtful! Not only did he help me prepare a gift for Nelson, he also prepared an unforgettable and special one. Gosh!
He is so perfect! Soon, Madeline recalled the previous moments in which she was with Sebastian whenever she hit a snag as she started to realize in hindsight that Sebastian seemingly had everything under control. No matter what happens, he always seems to have a solution to it.
It’s my first time ever running into someone so perfect and strong. Moreover, he also treats me and my sons very caringly. How can there be someone so perfect and flawless like this man? At the thought of that, Madeline’s heart pounded a million times faster as she became worried that she would fall in love with Sebastian if the man continued to treat her sons like his own.
Thus, Madeline didn’t dare to think about it anymore because she didn’t think she deserved to be Sebastian’s soulmate. Sebastian deserves the best woman in the world. I’m sure he’ll meet someone else as perfect as he is and fall in love with her at first sight or after knowing each other for some time.
By then, I’ll just be the odd person out. Disheartened by the thought of that, the lady patted her chest and took a deep breath. At the same time, she told herself not to be greedy because her job was to make as much money as she could and look after her two sons.
For that, she didn’t think she should be concerned about her relationship status, believing that was something that only maidens should worry about. I’m already a mother of two, so romance and love are none of my business. I only have one job, and that is to raise my kids!
“Maddie? Maddie?” Crystal flashed her hand right in front of Madeline.
