Chloe did not seek any alimony either. The only asset to divide was that new house they had not yet moved into.

That house was now also sealed off. If Chloe had insisted on claiming that house, matters would have gotten complicated.

The opposing party ultimately paid a one-time settlement of 1,000 dollars. Chloe successfully got the divorce and obtained custody of the child, an outcome that could be considered a cause for universal rejoicing.

"Mentor’s wife, thank you for your hard work!"

Luis took out a box and said with a chuckle, "As expected, when Mentor’s wife takes action, the result is always different."

"You little brat, you have so much free time, yet I never see you inviting me to dinner." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Winslet scolded him playfully.

At that moment, Chloe, very tactfully, produced a jewelry box and said warmly, "Mentor’s wife, this is a token of respect for you. Please don’t disdain it."

"It’s truly beautiful. You’re offering unsolicited kindness. Could it be you’re trying to mooch off me so that your mentor’s wife has to treat you to a meal?"

Winslet said with a playful air.

Inside the box was a pair of beautiful jadeite earrings. Her eyes actually lit up, and she liked them very much.

Daniel’s uncle had previously been a primary jadeite merchant, and at one point had made a fortune, which was why he had built such a large villa complex back in their hometown for the entire extended family to live in together.

However, the market had soured in recent years, with materials coming in from Guatemala and the economic slump.

That old trade of playing with so-called rogue windows, where one cut could bring poverty and another wealth, was no longer workable. Without the speculative risk of gambling on raw stones, there was no windfall profit.

Now was the era of finished goods, where comparison comes down to both quality and carving skill.

The thing about jadeite itself was peculiar: the more it resembled glass, the more valuable it became, yet the irony was that glass itself was utterly worthless.

A starving camel is still bigger than a horse, let alone one that had not starved at all. Their family was now just a transfer station within the industry.

That villa complex served as a living signboard. Business continued as usual, and they still held considerable inventory and rough stones in their possession. The complaints of being poor were merely to prevent Darian, the spendthrift, from acting recklessly.

Hela took her younger sister there and selected several jadeite jewelry pieces, all at cost price, making the price-performance ratio especially high.

Mainly because of her son’s incident, Hela was rather sensible this time around, specifically choosing a pair of amethyst earrings to give to her daughter-in-law.

A spring-tinted lavender bracelet was given to Ruth, to let her in-law thoroughly cool down her anger. Naturally, she had to offer a good deal of attentive flattery.

After Luis learned of this, he had her conveniently select some items to bring back for him to use as personal gifts for fostering goodwill. The total cost was only 1,000 dollars, yet he selected over ten pieces that clearly looked far from cheap, which was indeed quite a bargain.

"This pair of earrings is very beautiful. Mentor’s wife, with your elegance, they will surely look wonderful on you."

Chloe said sweetly. Knowing that Winslet would not accept legal fees, she naturally would not be stingy.

"You little one has such a sweet tongue. Come in for a moment. I’ve helped you organize your documents."

The two of them went into the office together. Luis stretched lazily and glanced at the well-behaved Brook beside him.

She was the first apprentice his mentor’s wife took after obtaining her license. In her words, she was an introverted and shy bookworm, not very quick-witted in conversation but remarkably diligent in her work.

With Luis she was very sweet-talkative, but with others she was as silent as a clam.

No boyfriend, not many friends either, her good girlfriends and classmates not in the area. Her life was so simple that it reminded his mentor’s wife of her own simple-minded younger self, which was why she had always doted on her especially.

Following the principle of loving the house and its immediate surroundings, Luis came up behind her and placed both hands suddenly on her shoulders.

"Se-, Senior Brother, what’s the matter..."

Brook was startled. Her small face instantly turned red, and her breathing grew tense and somewhat rapid.

"Close your eyes. Senior Brother has a gift for you."

With others still around, Brook did not overthink it and closed her eyes. Using a joking tone, she said, "You had better not scare me with a prank toy, or else I will tattle to sister-in-law."

It was only then Luis suddenly recalled that this was a little ticking bomb, as she knew his wife and also knew Chloe.

"Of course not. My little Brook is so adorable, how could Senior Brother bear to do that?"

Brook felt a coolness against her chest. Subconsciously, she opened her eyes and looked, finding an amethyst Ruyi pendant now lying against her bosom.

Luis was already behind her, fastening the necklace. He smiled gently and asked, "So, do you like it?!"

"It’s really pretty!"

Brook said subconsciously, her eyes unable to hide a strong affection for it.

Actually, the subconscious preferences of young girls tended toward jewelry brands like Cartier or Chanel, which were more fashionable and romantic.

Jadeite typically gave a more old-fashioned impression, but in fact, when properly mounted and designed, it possessed even greater aesthetic appeal.

"It really is pretty. I never expected that!"

Luis’s smile turned lecherous.

"Never expected what?"

Brook asked in a dazed and innocent manner, lifting her head to look at Luis with her big, naive eyes.

Following the man’s line of sight, she immediately realized what was going on. In this ambiguous posture, her neckline was wide open, and the beautiful scenery of her chest was entirely exposed to view.

Her snow-white cleavage was so beautiful. Beneath the wrapping of her purple underwear lay a deep line of promise, and the unfamiliar vista always held a mysterious allure.

"I never expected that little Brook would hide such treasures so deeply. You look so thin, yet you are so specifically well-endowed..."

Luis made no effort to hide his burning gaze either. Brook shyly covered her neckline and scolded him coquettishly, "Stinky Senior Brother, what are you looking at? Haven’t you seen enough of so many good-looking things already..."