Pierre didn't interject, for he knew that things weren't that simple.

Even though he had driven the Yard Family close to bankruptcy, he knew just exactly how much money Meredith had in her hands. For the past four years, the Fowlers, including himself, had given her many things. With everything added up, Meredith owned more than one could count when it came to jewelry and such.

In addition to that, she was at the peak of her career in the entertainment industry now with the highest pay. Hence, she could definitely afford to buy a jade bracelet by herself.

"But many have their eyes set on this jade bracelet and it's said to be very popular. I'm worried it will fall into the hands of others. That's why I need your help," she added.

It's only because of money? Pierre wondered.

"I've never asked you for anything before, Pierre, and this is the first time I'm asking for your help. Please help me this time. This jade bracelet is really very important to me," Meredith continued.

"Okay." He had agreed readily without a moment's hesitation.

"Thank you so much!"

there's nothing else," he said and

Meredith took a step forward, but she wasn't able to say another word. Is there really nothing else to be said between us? she asked herself mentally. Sighing, she turned to leave the room,

be auctioned, and he was distraught because he had been trying to find out the whereabouts of the bracelet everywhere. As it turned out, he

Meredith could have directly asked Pierre for help to get the Yard Family through the crisis, but she didn't do that and asked for the bracelet instead. This was because she was placing her final bet on Pierre if he would help her get

to her; if Pierre helped her to get the bracelet, she could help her father return it to Selena and in turn, she would help their family through the crisis. At the same time, it would create a rift between

he refused to help her, she

called for Niall. "What the hell are you doing? Why didn't you

dashed straight for the reception room anxiously even before he

you correctly that it was

Miss Yard you mean next time!" Pierre interjected

was about to leave the room when Pierre's cell phone rang, and it was

and Niall, who was on the verge of tears, turned

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