Chapter 4 " I have it , " Samantha replied , ignoring the saleswoman's judgmental stare . She handed over the receipt with trembling hands . " Okay , Miss , we need to send the ring for appraisal . Can we get back to you tomorrow ? " the saleswoman said . Samantha licked her dry lips , her anxiety evident . " Can you rush it ? I really need the money . " " Alright , I'll try . Please wait a moment... " Before the saleswoman could take the ring , a delicate , fair hand pressed down on the box . " This ring is beautiful . I'll take it ." THE Samantha looked up to see a face she despised . It was Jennifer . Jennifer stood there in a delicate white cashmere coat , her ears adorned with pearls that enhanced her soft , graceful demeanor . Even the shawl around her neck , worth three thousand dollars , screamed elegance . As soon as the saleswoman saw her , she quickly approached with a warm smile , " Mrs. Ashley , didn't Mr. Ashley come with you today to choose jewelry ? " Chapter 4 " Mrs. Ashley , we've just received the latest collection . Every piece would look perfect on you . " " Mrs. Ashley , the jade you asked me to hold for you has arrived . Try it on later . It will complement your skin tone beautifully . " Each time the saleswoman called her " Mrs. Ashley , " Jennifer's smile grew wider as she turned her gaze toward Samantha , her eyes gleaming with pride , a silent declaration of her victory . Everyone knew how much Hudson adored Jennifer , but what they didn't know was that Samantha was his wife . Samantha's hands , which had been hanging limply by her side , clenched into fists . ' Why is it that the one person I least want to see always seems to appear at the worst moments ? ' she wondered . Jennifer's voice broke through the tension . " The ring is of such a high - quality . If you sell it , you'll lose quite a bit of money ! " Samantha reached out , snatching the ring box away from Jennifer , her face turning pale with fury . " I'm not selling it. " " Not selling it ? What a shame . I really like this ring . Considering that we're acquaintances , I was thinking of buying it at a good price . Ms. Chapman , you're not short on money , are you ? " Jennifer taunted , her smile dripping with condescension . Chapter 4 Samantha's hand froze mid - air . Yes , she was desperate for money , so much so that Jennifer had picked the perfect moment to exploit her . Around them , the salespeople chimed in , trying to make the deal happen . " Miss , this is the fiancée of the president of the Ashley Group . It's rare that Mrs. Ashley has shown interest in your ring . She'll surely offer you a good price , and you won't have to wait for our processes to get the money right away . " Each time they called Jennifer " Mrs. Ashley , " it felt like a slap to Samantha's face . Just a year ago , Samantha had been told firmly by Hudson that they would never divorce . In just one year , the whole world knew Jennifer's identity . Samantha felt more and more like her marriage to Hudson had been nothing but a game . Jennifer saw her hesitation and smirked , her voice sweet as sugar . " Ms. Chapman , why don't you name your price ? " Her smug , victorious expression made Samantha's stomach churn . She looked at Jennifer coldly and replied , " I'm not selling it . " But Jennifer wasn't backing down . " Ms. Chapman , you're at your breaking point . Are you concerned about your dignity ? If I were you , I'd just let go . Didn't anyone ever tell you that clinging Chapter 4 on like this looks really pathetic ? " " Ms. White , how laughable . You're stealing from others and now demanding attention . If you love stealing so much , why don't you go rob a bank ? " Samantha fired back , her voice laced with sharp irony. Amid their confrontation , the ring flew out of the box , tumbling through the air in a perfect arc , and with a sharp ding , it hit the ground . Samantha rushed forward , watching as the ring rolled to the edge of the room , stopping right by a pair of exquisite handcrafted leather shoes . She bent down to pick it up , but as a cold drop of water fell onto her neck , she shivered . Slowly , she looked up to find herself staring into the cold , indifferent eyes of Hudson . He was holding a black umbrella . Its arc glistening with raindrops fell steadily onto her head . His sleek black wool coat made him look as sharp and impeccable as ever . Samantha stood frozen , memories flashing before her eyes . She remembered their first meeting . He had been twenty , wearing a white shirt , standing in the sunlit schoolyard . It was as if he had Chapter 4 stood at the very center of her heart , leaving an indelible mark on her fourteen - year - old soul . She stood there , thinner now than three months ago , her sharp chin reflecting the loneliness of her reality . He was perfection personified , and Samantha felt as insignificant as dust . Chapter 5