Chapter 695: How Could There Be Any Real Bonds

At night, as soon as Stella lay down on the bed, she was pulled into someone's arms. She raised her head and looked at Clarence who was in front of her. She asked softly, “What’s wrong?” “Didn’t I tell you last time to buy whatever jewelry you liked?” “What…” Stella suddenly realized what he was referring to as soon as she blurted out her confusion. She stayed silent for a while, and then she said, “You knew about it already?” Clarence grunted softly and said, “There's a charity banquet at the anniversary of Conrad Group, and that ring will be auctioned for charity by then.” Stella was stunned, “But…isn’t the ring with Caesar?” “Caesar is in talks with the Conrad Group about the partnership.” Stella couldn't help but frown when she heard this, “Caesar mentioned it to me before. He wanted me to put in a good word for him in front of you, but I rejected him. I didn't expect that he would partner up with the Conrad Group in the end.” “The reason why he talked to you is because he