Vier stopped beating around the bush and gently lifted the lid.
A strange floral fragrance wafted out, as if instantly immersing everyone in a dreamy flower bath.
Exquisite pastries were surrounded by an ice-dew-like magic circle, instantly filling the scene with an otherworldly atmosphere.
The retainers and guards standing nearby all widened their eyes.
Even the butler raised an eyebrow.
"Xilu Flower?" Ye Yan covered her mouth in surprise.
"And this."
Vier gently took out a beautiful blue gemstone, carefully lifted Ye Yan's slender hand, and placed it on her middle finger.
Unfortunately, this world had no similar meaning attached to it. Otherwise, she could have used it to hint at something to Ye Yan.
Even so, the gesture still left the girl before her flattered and overwhelmed.
"Vier... this... it's too precious."
As a noble, Ye Yan immediately understood what Vier had given her.
It was a treasure worth as much as her entire fortune.
The spirituality within it, along with the magic circle inscribed upon it, had somehow generated protective energy, surrounding her fingers with dreamlike floral patterns.
"Don't refuse, okay? Ye Yan deserves a gift like this."
Vier's gift had cost one-third of Ye Qian's current real-world assets, excluding Purple Crystal Coins—a total of 2.8 billion.
When setting up bases for herself, she had been frugal, even choosing the most cost-effective rentals. Yet when it came to Ye Yan, she spent lavishly.
Perhaps she truly liked her. Or perhaps she felt guilty.
Since she had promised to protect Ye Yan, Vier had decided she would keep her word.
Well, she was still being selfish.
To her, Ye Yan was already truly one of her own.
At least, she liked her.
Looking at the ring on her hand, Ye Yan puffed out her cheeks and softly asked, "Where