Ricardo's domineering wife protection and unexpected reversals

Valentina Morales and Javier Fernández's complexions turned deathly pale in an instant.

Although Javier Fernández's family background couldn't compare with the four major families in Westbrook city, it was still decent. After graduating from university, he took the position of the top - leader of the company, and he never missed any interviews and reports in his daily life. Now, being publicly humiliated like this, how could he swallow this insult?

Ricardo Vargas walked in from the door. He was wearing an extremely simple white shirt, with two buttons undone, the collar slightly open, revealing his delicate collarbones. His face was covered by a black mask, leaving only those cold and unfathomable eyes, as deep as a secluded pool. At a glance, one could tell that his appearance was extraordinary.

Even Valentina Morales couldn't help but take a few more glances. She had seen many men, but it was the first time that a man could fascinate her just with a pair of eyes.

In Valentina Morales' slightly surprised gaze, Ricardo Vargas had already walked to Aurora Morales' side. In full view of everyone, he hugged her into his arms.

Before Aurora Morales could react, her nose hit his chest, and it hurt a bit. Javier Fernández's mouth twitched violently. He felt as if the "green hat" on his head had become even more glaring. Valentina Morales reacted even faster than him. She immediately exclaimed, "My God, sister... Are you crazy? How could you... How could you do such a thing behind the back of the eldest son of the Vargas family?"

The implication was that Ricardo Vargas was Aurora Morales' lover. Everyone present knew clearly that the eldest son of the Vargas family was disfigured and extremely ugly, and definitely couldn't be this man in front of them.

"Tsk, tsk. I didn't expect the eldest daughter of the Morales family to be so promiscuous."

"It's not surprising. People in rural areas get married early. Some even have children in their teens! Maybe she had been with many men before she recognized her ancestors and returned to the family. Hahaha!"

Aurora Morales' beautiful willow - shaped eyebrows furrowed, and her tone was full of sarcasm. "Really, all sorts of people can come in here."

Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately exploded.

"Hey! What do you mean by that!"

"Exactly! Is this store yours? Why are you meddling so much!"

Valentina Morales quickly stepped forward to stop them and apologize. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I apologize to you on behalf of my sister. Everyone, please don't be angry. My sister has such a temper. Please forgive her..."

Javier Fernández yanked Valentina Morales back and gave Aurora Morales a fierce glare. "You're still standing up for her even now, Valentina. Can't you see that this woman doesn't know how to be grateful at all?"

Having dated Aurora Morales for two years, Javier Fernández thought he knew her character very well. Cold - hearted and ruthless. Even when they broke up, Aurora Morales didn't show the slightest sign of sadness! One could imagine how many backup lovers she must have around her to be so indifferent!

The people around echoed, "Since the second young lady has spoken, we must give you some face!" "That's right, that's right!" "We won't bother arguing with this country bumpkin!"

Seeing the atmosphere getting more and more tense, the clerk quietly called the manager.

A cold light flashed across Ricardo Vargas' eyes, with a hint of coldness circulating, as if there were undercurrents surging. He lowered his head, looked at Aurora Morales' delicate face, and asked softly, "Which one do you like?"

Aurora Morales pointed at the bracelet that Valentina Morales had snatched.

Valentina Morales picked up the bracelet and deliberately waved it. She smiled faintly and said, "Sister, I don't mean to compete with you. This bracelet was originally meant to be a gift for you. Besides, I'm not used to wearing things from this niche brand." Such cheap items were not worthy of her status. "Javier, go and pay for it!"

Javier Fernández was very displeased, but since Valentina Morales had said so, he couldn't refute her in public.

Ricardo Vargas glanced at the price tag and said, "Five hundred thousand."

Javier Fernández stopped in his tracks and looked at him in surprise. This bracelet was only worth fifty thousand yuan. This guy actually raised the price so much without batting an eye?

"Javier..." Valentina Morales called out plaintively, biting her red lips, and looking at him with a hint of distress. The words had been spoken, and so many people had heard them. If they gave in now, wouldn't it be too embarrassing?

Javier Fernández also understood this. He could only increase the price. "Six hundred thousand."

Ricardo Vargas immediately followed, "One million."

The scene seemed to turn into a small - scale auction competition, attracting many people to come and watch.

"One million one hundred thousand!" Javier Fernández shouted.

"Two million." Ricardo Vargas seemed unwilling to entangle with him.

Javier Fernández felt like spitting blood. Two million was something he could afford. But the key was that the bracelet was not for Valentina Morales, but for Aurora Morales. For this woman from whom he hadn't even got the slightest advantage, he really didn't want to spend so much money!

Seeing that Javier Fernández remained silent for a long time, Valentina Morales became anxious. "Javier!"

Javier Fernández gritted his teeth. "Two million five hundred thousand!"

The corner of Ricardo Vargas' mouth lifted into a barely perceptible smile, which only Aurora Morales noticed.

Seeing that Ricardo Vargas didn't continue to bid, Javier Fernández secretly heaved a sigh of relief. While swiping the card to pay, he couldn't help but say, "I thought he had some great ability. Turns out he's just so - so."

Valentina Morales also showed off triumphantly. "Javier, you're the best!" After saying that, she gave Aurora Morales a provocative look.

Just then, a man in a suit squeezed in from outside the crowd of onlookers with a beaming smile.

The clerk immediately called out, "Manager!"

The manager nodded, took a look in Ricardo Vargas' direction, and his smile couldn't help but carry a bit of obsequiousness. Then he said, "Ms. Morales, please leave."

Valentina Morales tried to hold back her triumphant smile and persuaded, "Manager, you must have come after hearing what happened just now. We've already resolved it. My sister didn't mean to say such unreasonable things. Maybe it's her first time in such a high - end place, so she just..."

The manager interrupted her, his expression cold. "I'm sorry, I'm referring to you, Ms. Valentina Morales. And you, Mr. Fernández."

Valentina Morales was stunned. Everyone else was also incredibly surprised and rubbed their ears, as if they had misheard.

Javier Fernández's face darkened, and he immediately shouted, "What do you mean? I just bought something in your store! Is this how you treat your customers? What right do you have to ask us to leave? Where's your boss? Call your boss over! I want to file a complaint against you!"

The manager walked up to Ricardo Vargas and bowed respectfully. "Boss."

Javier Fernández: ... This store actually belongs to this man?! So what happened just now...? His two million five hundred thousand! Javier Fernández suddenly realized what had happened and was immediately furious. He had actually been tricked by Ricardo Vargas!