Chapter 69 Begging Gabriel for Mercy

In Emily's eyes, Maurice—consumed by his selfishness—looked completely ridiculous. Her lips twitched as she asked, "What happens after I concede to him? Do I sell myself to him again like how I did two years ago?" Maurice's face twisted into an upset expression. He didn't think that Emily would be so direct and force him into a tough spot. He retrieved an item from the briefcase that he carried everywhere with him. It was a small jewelry box that was made of rosewood and had begonias carved on the surface. The box was quite old, and its edges had turned round and smooth following the passage of time. However, it still retained its intricate quality. Emily's eyes widened the moment she saw the jewelry box. Her mother had left it behind, and inside it was the only letter that her mother had ever left her, along with a photo of her mother when she was in her prime. Emily had assumed that the jewelry box had been securely stored in the safe in the Sterling residence. She had no ide