Chapter 301
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that this bracelet wasn’t just any ordinary piece of jewelry. It seemed to have some sort of mechanism.
Elian curled his lips upward. “A gift for you.”
“I had it custom–made just for you. It can hold thirty of your trusted needles,” he explained, gazing the bracelet on Miranda’s wrist. “There’s also a matching ring inside. When you wear it, you can summon the needles with just a flick of your finger. This way, you won’t have to hide your needles somewhere on you anymore. It should be more convenient than before.”
After Elian had asked Miranda about it last time, he went ahead and got it specially designed. He designed it himself, adhering to the standards of modern weaponry.
So, in terms of material and functionality, it was top–notch. It was not just a needle–hiding bracelet; it could also serve as a defensive weapon if needed.
Miranda took a moment, and then raised her hand to examine the bracelet closely.
Though metallic, it was surprisingly lightweight. It must have been made from some rare material, not the run–of–the–mill metal.
The design was so seamless that it looked just like an ordinary bracelet, but it was crafted perfectly to her taste. She fiddled with the mechanism, her lips curling into a smile.
“Do you like it?” Elian asked, noticing her reaction.
Miranda nodded slightly. “I do.”
She’d actually been planning to get a bracelet like this made for herself. After all, keeping needles hidden in her clothes was a bit of a hassle.
In her past life, her family had one custom–made for her. But seeing this now, the bracelet Elian gave her actually pleased her more than the one from her family. It was more refined, lightweight, and practical.
“Thanks,” Miranda said, flashing a rare smile at Elian.
Elian chuckled and couldn’t help but affectionately ruffle Miranda’s hair, softly repeating, “Remember to come
see me.”
On the rooftop of the villa, though quite the distance from the front gate, those on the rooftop could clearly see the two people at the villa’s entrance.
“Well, game over,” Crystal remarked, munching on some popcorn.
Lavinia picked up a pair of binoculars for a closer look. “Did they just kiss?”
Crystal answered, “Yep.”
Lavinia was excited as she exclaimed, “So they’re definitely an item now! Looks like Miranda’s chosen Elian, huh?”
Crystal replied, “Not sure.”
Lavinia was puzzled. “How can you say that? They just kissed.”
Crystal glanced over at William, who was nearby. “Sometimes, even if you sleep together, it doesn’t guarantee a relationship.”
Lavinia was speechless. It seemed like Crystal was taking a jab at someone.
William, who was within earshot, kept a neutral expression, though his fists clenched behind his back.
Lavinia scratched her nose. “Yeah, I guess that’s true.”
10:13
Chapter
Weird, she could sense some kind of resentment in the air.
Crystal popped another piece of popcorn into her mouth and continued, “The world’s rules don’t bind her. She’s not your average person.”
Lavinia frowned at Crystal’s words. She glanced at Crystal, thinking that if Miranda wasn’t considered normal, then neither was Crystal.
But then again, considering all the prestigious medical organizations and institutions vying for Crystal’s attention… Yeah, maybe geniuses weren’t normal by default.
Suddenly, Crystal recalled something. “Oh, Ms. Lancaster, those invitation letters from the world–renowned universities for Mira have piled up in the mailbox. Since no one’s picked them up, I took them to the yard to roast marshmallows with them.”
