The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 718

Anne nodded and reached out to take her mother's hand. "Mom, let's go."

Felicia looked down at Anne.

The little girl's personality truly resembled Max's more than her own.

Perhaps it was for the best. Max had given her everything, ensuring her future would be completely smooth and secure.

Holden watched the three of them walk away before turning his attention back to Andrea. He took in the unfiltered jealousy and hatred still lingering in her eyes. "It is no wonder you could never marry Max."

Andrea snapped out of her thoughts and stepped forward to link her arm through his. "Whether I marry him or not means nothing to me anymore."

"Is that so? You do not feel a flutter in your heart when you see Max?"

Andrea tightened her grip on his arm and looked up at Holden. She arched an eyebrow in challenge. "Do you think you are somehow inferior to him?" As she spoke, she slowly raised her hand. Her flawless fingers gently traced the side of the man's face. "Are you asking because you are jealous?"

Holden caught her hand in his. A smile touched his lips but failed to reach his eyes. "I suppose I am a little jealous."

Andrea fell silent, simply gazing back at him.

Max and Felicia led Anne into the exclusive jewelry boutique. The sales associate immediately noticed the family's striking presence. The man radiated an undeniable, overwhelming aura of wealth from head to toe. Between the multimillion dollar luxury watch on his wrist and the diamond encrusted clips in the little girl's hair, it was obvious just from their appearance that this was no ordinary family.

"Good afternoon, sir, madam. How may I assist you today?"

Anne spoke up first. "Excuse me, miss. We want to look at rings."

Anne's eyes landed on one particular ring. Right in front of Felicia, she leaned close to her father's ear and whispered a secret. "Daddy, ask Mommy if she thinks this one is pretty."

Even though Anne kept her voice low, Felicia was sitting right next to her. There was no way she could have missed what the child said.

Max looked at his daughter with eyes full of absolute adoration. His large hand gently stroked Anne's small head before he reached out to take the ring from her fingers. He inspected it carefully for a moment, then turned his gaze to Felicia. "Do you like this one?" The unmasked tenderness in the man's eyes lingered as he spoke.

Felicia glanced at him. She calmly reached out and took the ring from his hand. "It is quite beautiful."

The design was minimalist and uncomplicated, yet it possessed a striking, artistic elegance. The piece she held was the women's band.

Before Anne could say another word, Max reached over and took the ring back. "Then try it on."