Sky's heart skipped a beat.
He didn't expect Old Master Xander to be so perceptive.
He smiled sweetly, "Of course it's true. Grandfather, Dray and I got our marriage certificate from the Civil Affairs Bureau, and it can be verified."
"Really?" Old Master Xander seemed a little incredulous, his slightly cloudy yet shrewd eyes scrutinizing him carefully.
Sky smiled even more charmingly, "Yes, of course it's true."
With Sky's unequivocal answer, Old Master Xander finally nodded in disbelief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Good...if you're willing to marry Dray, it's the best arrangement. Sky, do you know that from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one. I've been observing you for a year and I know what kind of boy you are. That's why I insisted that Dray marry you."
"My grandson, don't be fooled by his external facade of power and influence. In reality...he doesn't even have a confidant by his side. The people from the Li family are all jackals and tigers, and he's very lonely. I'm afraid that after I'm gone, there won't be anyone in this world who truly cares for him..."
"Grandfather, what are you talking about? You'll live a long and healthy life."
"No... I want you to promise me first," Old Master Xander suddenly grabbed Sky's hand.
His hands were trembling, but his grip was surprisingly strong.
"Sky, promise your grandfather that no matter what happens in the future, you will take care of Dray for me! Don't give up on him!"
Sky was confused as to why Old Master Xander was saying this.
"Promise me!" The old man's eyes were slightly red as he stared at Sky.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Sky nodded. "Okay, I promise you."
"During his contract period, he will take good care of Dray. Consider it as a way to repay Old Master Xander for his care for him over the past year," Sky silently thought to himself.
*
After leaving Old Master Xander, Sky didn't see Dray.
He thought he had probably gone back first.
Sky didn't care and hurriedly walked out, wanting to get back to work.
But as soon as he left the hospital, he ran into Bella, who was wearing seven-inch high heels and getting out of her car.
Why was bella here?
"Bella, give me back the ring!" Without thinking, Sky took a few steps forward and grabbed Bella's wrist.
He smelled a strong fragrance from Bella's body, the scent of his 'Diamond Drop ' perfume. However, Bella had sprayed too much, making the originally sweet and mysterious fragrance of orchids become unpleasant and pungent.
"And my perfume, give it back to me too!"
Sky demanded.
"Sky, it's you again?" Bella turned her head and her face immediately changed.
"Why do you always show up everywhere like a ghost?" She spoke sharply, but her eyes revealed a hint of guilt.
Bella was extremely lucky that she didn't bring the ring with her today, or else the wealth and prosperity that was about to be hers might have been ruined by this despicable man, Sky.
"If you give me back the ring and the perfume, I won't bother you anymore. Otherwise..." Sky tightened his grip on Bella's wrist.
Although he was a weak man, his experience of working outside for a year had made him stronger than Bella who was a rich girl with delicate hands.
With a forceful grip, Bella's face contorted in pain.
"Ah... it hurts... let go... the perfume... I spilled it, it's gone! And as for the ring... I didn't wear it today... I really didn't wear it out!"
"That bottle of perfume was my mom's favorite, and you spilled it!"
Sky noticed Bella's empty neck and felt both anxious and angry, increasing the pressure in his grip.
"Ah, it hurts! Be gentle... be gentle..."
Bella was in so much pain that she couldn't help but plead for mercy.
"Okay, I was wrong, it's my fault... let me go... let me go... I'll give you back the ring, is that okay?"
Sky released his grip. "Fine, where's the ring?"
Bella rubbed her red wrist. "I already told you, I didn't wear it out!"
"You're lying to me..."
Seeing that Sky was about to use force again, Bella quickly spoke up.
"Hey, wait a minute, I can give you the ring back, but... you have to pay me for it! Give me two hundred thousand, and I'll give you the ring!"
"Two hundred thousand! Why don't you just rob me! That ring was mine to begin with, why should I pay you two hundred thousand!"
Sky had never seen such shameless behavior before.
"I...I can't do anything about it either." Bella's eyes turned red, as if she was even more aggrieved than Sky.
"I'll be honest with you, that ring of yours is a high men's ring. I can't even wear it myself, and I was planning on pawning it off. My mom already went to the pawnshop yesterday to ask for a price, and they said it could fetch up to two hundred thousand. If you don't give me the money, my mom definitely won't let you take the ring back!"
Sky bit his lip and didn't say anything.
He knew Bella was telling the truth.
His aunt Ella hated him to the bone.
If that ring was pawned off for two hundred thousand, there was no way his aunt would just give it back to him for free!
As Sky hesitated, Bella was also sizing her up.
Seeing that Sky was wearing a set of designer clothes today, his temperament was highlighted as soft and bright, and he even had a bit of the noble air of a former rich boy.
Although she knew that Sky was most likely wearing knockoffs, she still felt jealous and her eyes turned red.
She wanted to extort some money from Sky no matter what, and make him feel the pain.
"Here's the deal. Since we were at least siblings before, I can promise to give you two more days. As long as you can raise two hundred thousand for me within two days, I'll give you the ring back. Otherwise, even if you have thirty thousand, you won't be able to redeem it once it's pawned off!"
After Bella finished speaking, she jumped into the car and drove away.
Although it was a bit of a pity that she couldn't meet that big shot today as planned.
But for now, she had to avoid Sky. She couldn't let Sky find out that someone had come looking for him because of that ring.
Sky didn't pay attention to Bella's movements.
He stood on the side of the road, head down, his mind filled with thoughts of the 200,000 "ransom."
That ring was the key to finding out who had taken his virginity.
It was the only clue.
Even though he no longer held any hope for that man, a voice deep inside him told him that the ring was incredibly important and that he had to get it back.
But where was he going to get 200,000?
"Mr. Sky" a familiar male voice came from behind him.