Chapter 133

That's just the truth. This black pearl’s pretty decent quality-wise, but let’s be real—it’s not exactly top-tier. The whole “legend” thing just bumped up its price, that’s all. “It’s not really worth all the fuss,” Ethan Blackwood nodded. Clara Walton couldn’t help blurting out, “Then why did you even…” ...risk your neck for it? Though she didn’t finish the sentence out loud. Ethan’s lips curled slightly as he looked at her, like he was genuinely in a good mood. “But if you love it, then it’s priceless,” he said calmly. His deep, steady gaze locked onto Clara. He wasn’t dramatic, but there was a kind of sincerity in that calm that made it impossible to look away. Clara’s lips parted slightly, but she didn’t know what to say to that. In the end, she just stayed quiet. “If it makes you happy, I’ll do whatever it takes to get it for you,” Ethan coaxed, voice soft and eyes gentle—like warm waves lapping onto sand. No way Clara could pretend like she didn’t feel anything at all. Still, in