Chapter 247

The jade pendant gleamed softly, casting a gentle glow under the contrast of the rosewood box—it was warm and subtle, not too flashy. Bennett Ford noticed Sarah Knight’s puzzled look and explained, “Hey, Little Nine, this jade pendant stands for the power behind me. With this, you could basically access every resource I have.” “From now on, it’s yours. Think of it as me making up for overstepping last time.” “For real?” Sarah looked up in surprise. When she saw Bennett giving her a half-smile and nodding, her eyes immediately watered, an unexpected rush of warmth rising in her chest. So… this is what home feels like? Something she'd always dreamed of but never really had? Her slender fingers gripped the hem of her dress tightly, trying to keep her emotions in check. Bennett had already taken the pendant out of the box and gently reached over to place it around her neck. As Sarah glanced down at the delicate piece now hanging against her skin, that sense of warmth slowly spread, filling