Chapter 569
Ill use it and make it up to you later!” Owen said.
Sering Owen walk downstairs with her hairpin, Maliah stomped her foot. It was a new product from a famous diamond jeweler, something she had gone to great lengths to acquire, and now Owen had just taken it. She looked at Valerie, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes, and thought. She was annoying indeed!
Owen smiled and extended his hand as he walked over. “Valerie, you came in a hurry, so I bought this new one especially for you. It just doesn’t have the packaging
Thank you, Mr. Owen Valerie said. Since it was a gift from an ekler, it was hard to refuse, just as Valerie was about to take it, Owen directly pinned the hairpin into her hair. As he did so, he subtly plucked a strand of hair from her shoulder and hid it behind his hand.
Valerie was completely unaware, and Matthew, who was busy helping put up banners, didn’t see it either. He immediately frowned when he turned around and saw the hairpin on Valerie. Owen had no sense of boundaries. Matthew thought. When did it become acceptable for him to be so hands–on with my woman”
Olivia cleared her throat lightly. “Alright, Manhew, it’s getting late. Since Owen is back and there’s someone here to keep me company, you two should head home. It’s not safe to travel at night, so be careful
Valerie walked over. “Mrs. Anderson, I’ll come visit you another day. She nodded and watched them enter the car and drive away. Then, she took a deep breath.
Seeing how much Olivia cared for Valerie, Owen couldn’t help but feel uneasy. He thought, Why was she so concerned about this outsider, thinking about her all the time I belonged to the Anderson family, after all,
Owen glanced at the strand of hair in his hand, then turned to Olivia. “It’s getting late. I’ll keep watch tonight. You should get some rest.”
Olivia didn’t refuse and went upstairs to rest immediately.
Maliah dashed downstairs. “Tid, why did you give my hairpin to her Do you know how long it took me to get that new item! It’s not even available for purchase now! You owe me a replacement!”
Feeling inexplicably irritated, Owen pulled out his phone and transferred 20 thousand dollars to her. “Alright, stop making a fuss here. Just go buy another one for yourself
Seeing the 20 thousand dollars, Maliah rolled her eyes in frustration “Dad. I don’t want the money! I want the hairpin! It’s so hard to find. Get someone to help me buy another one!”
Maliah clung tightly to his arm, but Owen, in no mood to entertain her, brushed her off. “Enough of this fuss over a mere hairpin. I’ll have your mother pick some jewelry pieces for you later. With that, he was done dealing with Malish and immediately called his subordinate. “Come over right away!”
Maliah wanted to keep causing a scene, but seeing Owen’s expression, a look of fear flashed across her own. She left, but her fists were clenched as she thought. “What’s up with Valerie! Grandma likes her so much and treats her like a granddaughter. And what about me?
Soon, his subordinate arrived. In the study, Owen handed over the strand of hair. “Take this and get it tested to see if there’s any familial relationship between in”
The subordinate looked puzzled. “Mr. Owen, what’s this about!”
“It’s Valerie’s!” he replied.
Even the subordinate was bewildered. “Isn’t this already tested? Why do we need to check again!”
Owen took a deep breath, his eyes cold and malicious. “I suspect the previous DNA test report might have been tampered with send this hair to the research center in Plonia City. Have them use the most advanced new equipment for the test. I want to verify Valerie’s identity once again!”