43 Chapter 43 : Charity Today , once again , Justin came to pick her up after work . 1 Last night , Justin helped her out so much that Serena offered to take him out for dinner . However , as soon as the car reached the mall , a sudden issue at Justin's company required him to return and take charge . " Will you really be okay on your own ? " By the roadside , Justin asked Serena reluctantly . Serena couldn't help but laugh and cry . " I'm not a child , and besides , the mall in City A isn't that dangerous ." Serena wasn't ready to go home yet ; since she was already there , she occasionally liked to shop . Every time she visited a high - end mall , Serena always couldn't resist stopping by FY's counter to see how her jewelry designs looked in the display . The piano series had now become FY's flagship collection and representative element . Using patented cutting technology , the sparkling black and white diamonds maximally showcased the fire of the diamonds , complemented by upgraded hidden setting techniques , with no visible prongs to enhance the overall beauty . Serena had crafted five different designs for this collection- Stave , Treble Clef , Eighth Note , Piano Keys , and Grand Piano . Among them , the " Grand Piano " was the most luxurious and expensive . It featured 300 top - grade colorless diamonds from Botswana and 700 top - grade black diamonds from Central Africa , with a unique design that shone brightly upon release , causing a sensation in the jewelry world and high society . " Wow ... Is this the legendary Piano Queen Pendant ? " < 43 Chapter 43 : Charity Lily stood in front of the separate display cabinet , lost in its beauty . " Yes , that's the one . " Claire stood beside her , looking proud as if she had designed the Piano Queen Pendant herself . " It's so magnificent , my eyes feel almost blinded . " Owen shielded his eyes , equally awestruck . " Although I currently design jewelry at Lockwood Group and am a competitor to FY , this is only limited to the gold product line ; as for high - end diamond jewelry , no one can rival FY ! " Upon hearing Claire's words , Lily and Owen couldn't help but marvel : " FY is that impressive ? " " Previously , in the high - end jewelry world , FY and KDY were about equal , but since FY released the piano series , its sales and status quickly surpassed KDY . " " So Claire , your teacher really accomplished something great ! " Owen nudged Claire with his elbow , causing her proud smile to widen even more . " If someone could give me a necklace like this , I'd marry him immediately . " Seeing Lily so charmed , Claire explained , " This Piano Queen Pendant is different from other jewelry in the piano series ; it can only be purchased by FY's highest - level black diamond VIP clients - just having money isn't enough . " " So don't daydream ! Of the three of us , only Claire might have a chance . " Owen teased . " Speaking of which , Claire , haven't you always liked this Piano Queen Pendant ? Why not have President Lockwood give it to you ? He's surely able to afford it . " " Well .. " Claire's gaze shifted to Serena , who was walking towards them . Serena had come to witness the splendor of the Piano Queen Pendant . Although she created the design , nothing could compare to the brilliance of the actual piece . She hadn't expected to encounter Claire and the others while shopping , nor had she anticipated their keen 1667 < 43 Chapter 43 : Charity admiration for her jewelry designs . " Serena , why are you here ? " Claire initiated the conversation , her tone questioning Serena's right to browse the jewelry counters . Serena walked over with composure , smiled at Claire , " I'm here to buy jewelry ." In fact , she hadn't intended to buy anything . " You ? Can you afford it ? " Owen raised an eyebrow at her . " Have you already forgotten the matter of paying three million compensation ? " As soon as Serena brought that up , Owen's face turned pale . " That time was your extortion ! " " Do you think Caleb , with his intelligence , would be extorted and still obediently pay ? " This silenced Owen . Claire , standing beside , also furrowed her brows . She couldn't understand where Serena got so much money , with multimillion - dollar dresses and billion- dollar gifts . However , she wouldn't allow Serena to be so smug . " I'm so envious of you , having to buy jewelry for yourself , unlike me , all my jewelry is gifted by Caleb ... By the way , Serena , after all these years of doing laundry and cooking for Caleb , hasn't he given you even one piece of jewelry ? " Serena's initially uplifted lips gradually dropped . Caleb had gifted her many pieces of jewelry , but they were all pink diamonds- Claire's preference . Seeing Serena lose her spark , Claire smirked triumphantly . " Serena , Caleb will be here soon ; he's made an appointment with me to pick out jewelry . However , I'm generous ; whatever you fancy , I'll ask him to give you one too ." 15:57 715 < 43 Chapter 43 : Charity The moment Claire said this , Lily and Owen chimed in , praising her kindness , unlike someone else . Serena turned around to leave , only to accidentally cross paths with Caleb . Caleb brushed past her as though he didn't see her , heading straight to Claire . Caleb intended to buy the Piano Queen Pendant for Claire . The thought of her most popular design hanging around Claire's neck made Serena feel nauseated . " I'm sorry , sir . You are not yet one of our FY black diamond VIPs and are not qualified to purchase this piece of jewelry . " Caleb was dumbfounded . Beside him , Claire , Lily , and Owen all appeared embarrassed . Serena had intended to leave , having seen Claire's sheer annoyance with her presence , and watching Caleb and Claire display affection only added to her irritation . Yet , upon hearing the clerk's words , she turned back to watch the spectacle . Caleb raised his gaze at Serena's crisp laughter , his eyes cold . " What's so funny as if you could afford it ? " Owen couldn't help but retort Serena . Serena didn't care whether she could afford it ; she just wanted to ridicule Caleb for not being able to purchase it . " I'm sorry , Caleb , it's my fault ... " Claire expressed genuine apology , clutching Caleb's arm . " It doesn't matter , just choose another piece of jewelry ! " " Okay ." Claire obediently chose a pink diamond floral ring . While checking out , Caleb suddenly asked Serena : " Do you want it ? If you do , I could gift you one too . " 15:57 415 43 Chapter 43 Charity Claire's expression briefly turned grim , but she quickly resumed her smile , " Serena , is there anything you fancy ? If you need help choosing , I can assist As Serena watched Claire and Caleb sing in harmony , she felt like a stray cat or dog waiting for charity alongside the road . " No thanks , I've never liked pink diamonds . " Caleb showed a hint of surprise when Serena said this . " When I gave you pink diamond rings in the past , you were moved to tears , and now you're acting all aloof . " Caleb's sarcasm awakened Serena's deeply buried memories . The time she was moved to tears was precisely when Caleb proposed to her with a pink diamond ring So ... Caleb thought her tears of gratitude were for that seven - carat pink diamond engagement ring .