Kylie answered phone. “Hey, Mr. got her eye you for tonight. You up as as the evening breeze. “Actually, I’m already at Starlit Villa, Kylie said, her light. I’m to see her. ” She’d the knot Trevor for the sake of Noreen, and if wanted see her, Kylie was all in, no matter what. was a pause, filled only with of the phone line. Then voice back. Just home for about thirty minutes. Zach’s his pick you up. “Sounds good, Kylie said before tapping the phone end call. She into the her phone displaying the door lock codes Trevor had sent. was smooth sailing there. As she slipped on slippers, a shrill ringtone sliced through the villa’s quiet. glanced at her phone–Julie calling. A wry played on lips as she hit button. She had a night with to look forward and she about to let anyone rain on parade. Julie’s fell as she glanced at phone’s screen, a rejected call notification sitting prominently. “Honey, Kylie off my call” her tone carrying a of frustration Samuel, typically the picture composure, couldn’t annoyance. “What’d you to it go. She’s out of for three months now, with no job income. Don’t send her any money. We’ll how long she out. ” a point,” conceded, thoughts turning to Melanie. “She wasn’t under our roof, not as close. Mel’s the one who’s always got head on straight. Samuel’s jaw set firm. I’ve already frozen her card. be back before we know it. Julie’s eyes hardened with a mix and determination. “And when does, I’m going to give her a piece of my how to conduct herself. The Walters residence stood quietly the night as a Maybach up to the entrance. Kylie stepped out, at Zach. Thanks,” she said, her casual. Zach raised an eyebrow, surprised. The ride Starlit Villa, Kylie hadn’t asked about Trevor, which seemed off they’d just gotten hitched that afternoon. Zach knew the score. In a of women coveted the Walters‘ golden ring. in his book, had played the game and won, charming her way into the family’s good graces. The others just didn’t have her magic touch. As Kylie moved to follow the butler into the house, Zach’s curiosity piqued. Just was about to his exit, she called out, “Zach, hold up. He expecting the inevitable about her new hubby. Instead, she zeroed in on the pearl pendant around his neck. “Is that a family heirloom or a gift?” she her piqued. Zach hesitated, glancing down at the pendant. “It’s a gift. I really like it. The who gave me said it’s ancient times Kylie’s smile was faint, and her eyes held a hint of more she looked the pendant. It had a clean, minimalist design, there was a small, discolored spot on it that looked like a drop of blood. knew she had to repay Noreen’s kindness and, with her recent marriage to Trevor, she couldn’t anything jeopardize that. She couldn’t just stand watch Trevor be affected by Zach. “The pendant is definitely from an era, Kylie said, nodding. “But might not be a luck charm. “How I’ve always been drawn to it. You know about his thumb absentmindedly rubbing the smooth of pearl. “I enough, Kylie said, her gaze on the pendant. Zach smiled. “The person who gave it me said it was designed a famous artist. It’s supposed to be a collector’s item” Kylie leaned slightly. honest, I think this pendant might have been taken from someone who passed away. could bring trouble to you and close to you. You’ve only been wearing it for a few days, right?” Kylie didn’t plan to back–after all, Noreen, who was in poor health, could one those close to Zach“. Zach’s eyes widened. from someone who… passed away? How can you tell?” was now the pendant, his thumb rubbing over the spot that Kylie had noticed. she just trying to freak out? For that I didn’t say anything about Mr. Or there something to her words?” Kylie glanced at her watch. “I’ve meeting with Mrs. let’s make it quick. If want my advice, take it give it back. not, you to keep your from Mrs. Walters for a bit. She made her inside, leaving consider her words, She’d said her and made sure be it was on him to decide. A month would tell if her had been heeded or not. Zach stood there a moment, the pendant suddenly feeling like a burden his neck. Noreen Kylie with a watery smile the house. “Kylie, darling, was up all night after said yesterday, but I’m so glad you’ve come around. Let’s see that said, her eyes still glistening. “I’m really sorry, Mrs. Walters,” Kylie her heart aching at sight of Noreen’s tears. of that now. You’re family, honey; just me by name,” Noreen away her tears. Her were raw, a sign of her age. Here you are, Noreen. ” Kylie handed over marriage certificate, and Noreen’s face up as she looked photo. “This is perfect, Noreen gushed, her smile stretching to ear. “Kylie, you’ll see, Trevor is a guy, you can really rely on. You’ve a wonderful choice. Kylie agreeing Noreen’s assessment. She’d only met Trevor a couple of but already tell he was a stand–up guy. His dedication to his grandmother was a testament to character. “And Kylie, Noreen up an envelope from side table, “Felicia left this letter with me. She if got married within a year, I should give it to you. If we’d just forget about it. Now you and Trevor are hitched, it’s time for you to read it. curiosity was piqued the mention of Felicia. “Have you Felicia?” her head, a hint of sadness her eyes. “If Felicia doesn’t want to found, she won’t be. She called me when left a ago, me not worry about her. Kylie felt a twinge of thinking about how listened to Felicia’s advice in her previous life. The memory still weighed heart.