Chapter 119

Dominic’s pov : Sophie pouted, her voice soft and coquettish. "Sir, don't buy me such expensive necklaces in the future. This much money can buy a lot of things. I could live off that for a long time." Nine thousand pounds. I took a slow sip of my wine, hiding my amusement. If she knew the real price of that necklace, she’d probably faint on the spot. Sophie had grown up in a modest home. In her world, nine thousand pounds was enough for her family to live comfortably for months. She was trying to act upset, but her eyes betrayed her. Bright, sparkling—like a child being spoiled with a gift she couldn’t resist. "It's just a small amount of money. How long are you going to grumble about it?" I said, deliberately avoiding the truth. If she found out, I’d have to spend the rest of the night coaxing her out of her shock. Her eyes softened. She raised a hand and lightly hit my arm, pretending to be angry. "Sir, you don’t know how to live at all." I chuckled. This little girl… The auction en