Looking at him, no one would ever guess how selfish and vicious he truly was.

I buried the hatred in my eyes and handed him the gift box.

Clement's face lit up. "Babe, what are you doing here?"

I smiled and took his hand. "I was out shopping and spotted a watch that's perfect for you. I wanted to give it to you myself."

The words had barely left my mouth when I heard his thoughts.

A watch this expensive, and I've never even seen one in person. But Carla just buys it without blinking.

Clement stared down at the watch, his eyes a tangle of resentment and triumph. Won't matter soon. Once Dawn's lovesick little soul takes over her body, she'll do whatever I say. Everything the Fox family owns will be mine...

A chill crawled through me, but my expression stayed perfectly still.

I'd assumed Clement actually loved Dawn. Turns out she was nothing but a pawn to him too.

Swallowing my disgust, I fastened the watchband around his wrist with my own hands.

"The band is delicate. It can't take any rough handling, so don't keep taking it on and off."

Clement pressed the watch protectively against his chest. "Then I wouldn't dare disobey."