The Billionaire’s Girl Novel – 6:00 P.M., in Aurora Café. Veronica Morrison sat by the window, anxiously watching the bustling crowd outside.
Warren Leonard had told her he’d arrive soon, but she’d been waiting for over 30 minutes, and he was still nowhere to be seen. Bored, she toyed with the black leather wallet he’d left behind at lunch, planning to return it later.
Her slender, fair fingers flipped open the wallet. It was a simple design, with a photo tucked inside the left pocket. In the picture, she had a bubbly smile and sparkling eyes; Warren held her close, his eyes full of affection.
A sweet warmth filled Veronica’s heart. They took the photo on their college graduation day. The wedding was supposed to be held right after graduation, but something came up. Now, after being together for four years, they were finally getting married this July.
She beamed at the handsome man in the photo. Just as she was about to close the wallet, a pink receipt caught her eye. She casually pulled it out, and her breath hitched.
It was a receipt for a three-carat pink diamond.
A surge of excitement welled up in her chest. She had once told her best friend, Kayla Barrett, that she wanted a pink diamond as her wedding ring. Had he already bought the ring? Was he planning to propose to her tonight?
Although their wedding date was set, he had mentioned that he still owed her a proper proposal. That thought filled her with both sweetness and anticipation.
She then scrolled through her phone, hesitating whether to call him. Just then, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a familiar figure passing by the window.
She stood up in glee, ready to wave, but the sight of Kayla in a silk dress made her freeze.
Kayla was clinging to Warren, her body pressed against his like they belonged together.
Veronica’s gaze locked onto them, her lips pressing into a tight line.
Outside the window, Warren was smiling as he leaned down to whisper into Kayla’s ear. The moment he looked up, he met Veronica’s eyes. He paused for a bit, then slowly withdrew his arm around Kayla’s slender waist.