Today's meeting with Victor Shen was originally just to confirm whether her character in the story was stable and to prepare for the proposal scene a month later. According to the original plot, she would publicly propose to Ethan Su, only to be ruthlessly rejected. Victor Shen was supposed to help prepare some small surprises for her. It was supposed to be a simple act, but now that Ethan Su's attitude toward her had changed, it felt like a stone had been thrown into a calm lake, disrupting all of her plans.
[What if, this time, Ethan Su doesn't reject the proposal and actually agrees? I thought the possibility was slim, but after talking to Victor Shen, am I being too optimistic? Bella Yang's image in Ethan Su's eyes has already collapsed. If he's cornered, he could actually agree to my proposal, and the consequences would be disastrous…]
Maggie Jiang thought for a moment, then looked up at Victor Shen. From their first meeting, Victor Shen's sincere gaze and gentle tone had left a good impression on her. After this conversation, Maggie Jiang could clearly sense the care and goodwill in his words. She felt that he was someone she could trust, and perhaps the two of them could collaborate for a win-win outcome.
After clearing her thoughts, Maggie Jiang put down her coffee cup and spoke, "I originally planned to propose to Ethan Su next month and was hoping you could help me prepare some surprises. But now that Ethan Su has feelings for me, I think the original plan needs to be adjusted."
Victor Shen, upon hearing this, sighed in relief and quickly nodded, "That's right, canceling the proposal is the wisest choice. Trust me, during this time, you should seize the opportunity to spend more time with him, deepen your bond, and wait for the right moment to act. That will give you a higher chance of success." In his mind, Victor Shen silently thought, [The most I can do is this. Whether you can keep your plot intact and avoid being erased depends on your own luck.]
However, Victor Shen was not prepared for what Maggie Jiang said next. She shook her head. "That's not what I meant. I still want to propose, but I want to elevate the level of it and hold a grand, romantic proposal ceremony!" At this point, a subtle blush appeared on her face, though she quickly continued, "This... I'll need your help with this."
"How can I help?" Victor Shen furrowed his brows, clearly puzzled.
"Do you know 'Aurora Love'?" Maggie Jiang's eyes flickered with anticipation.
Victor Shen was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized. "Is that the largest diamond ring in the country? You're not planning to propose with that, are you? As far as I know, it's worth 1 billion. Would the Jiang family really go to such lengths to help you pursue Ethan Su?"
Maggie Jiang smiled wryly and shook her head. "My family definitely wouldn't support this. I'm not the heir, and only my elder brother has the means to put up 1 billion. As for me, as a 'spoiled child', I can't even think about such things. Plus, my family doesn't approve of my relationship with Ethan Su."
"Then you..." Victor Shen was even more confused, staring at her, his mind running wild. Could it be that she was asking him to lend her money? But he knew well enough his current financial situation.
"This is the plan," Maggie Jiang leaned slightly forward, lowering her voice. "The 'Aurora Love' ring is being sold by the Zhao family in Mountain City, and they have business dealings with the Jiang family, so they are somewhat friendly with us. I've already asked them, and they said I could pay for it in installments. With my current personal assets, it should be no problem to pay it off within five years."
Victor Shen was utterly confused, his brow furrowed deeply. He couldn't understand why Maggie Jiang, who didn't truly want to marry Ethan Su, would go through so much trouble to arrange such an extravagant proposal. He had seen the "Aurora Love" ring—it was dazzling, exquisitely crafted, a true masterpiece. No woman could resist its allure, and given that Ethan Su already had feelings for Maggie Jiang, this felt like asking for trouble. Why would someone as smart as Maggie Jiang do something so foolish? And what role could he possibly play in all of this?
Unable to keep quiet, Victor Shen spoke up, "This plan sounds well thought out, but what else do you need my help with?"
"There is, in fact." Maggie Jiang's gaze was earnest. "Each time I make a payment, I need to route it through your company's accounts. That way, I can avoid arousing suspicion from my family. Of course, I won't ask for your help for free. Think of it as me investing in your company. I have plenty of resources at my disposal, and you can access them whenever you need."
Victor Shen was stunned, a mix of surprise and uncertainty filling his mind. He knew just how vast the Jiang family's resources were. The favor she was asking for was enormous.
"Victor? What do you think? Can you agree to this?" Maggie Jiang's voice brought him back to reality.
Victor Shen paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "No problem, it's not a big deal."
"That's great." Maggie Jiang's smile grew wider, but there was a hint of mischief in it. "However… I still need your help with one more thing. The Zhao family has a rule: they won't hand over the ring until the full payment is made. Although they'll stop selling it, they'll still keep it in their possession. So, if I want to use this ring for the proposal next month... I'll need to find a fake one as a substitute in the meantime!"
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