#Chapter 161: Diamond Tears

Iris For a moment, I’m at a loss for words. I stare at Veronica, taking in her serene face and perfect appearance. She doesn’t look like a woman who spent the night agonizing like I did. In fact, she looks as if she slept on a fucking cloud while I tossed and turned all night in the very gown I wore to the event. The gown which I’m still wearing now. In that moment, anger takes over me. “Speak with me?” I bite out. “About what, exactly? About how you gifted me blood diamonds on the night of a charity event for children? About how I was publicly humiliated because of your ‘gift’?” Arthur sets down his coffee mug. “Iris—” “Did you know?” I ignore him and move toward Veronica. I’m practically seeing red. “Did you know those diamonds were mined by slave labor when you gave them to me?” Veronica’s mouth falls open. Even Arthur looks taken aback by my accusation. “What? No!” Veronica gasps, pressing a hand to her chest. Her eyes widen into sau