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However, her husband wasn't the most generous sort and didn't like Rebecca going shopping. The only time he would buy her presents like jewelry were on her birthday, Christmas, and their anniversary day. Rebecca wasn't pleased with it all.
  On hearing that Tiffany was enjoying herself shopping, spending her grandson's money, she was even more upset.
  As expected, Rebecca said angrily, "Has hè forgotten his grandma?! Huh! Now that he's got money”. 
  Miya comforted gently, "Don't be upset, please, Rebecca. I'm sure he will think of you later."
  Rebecca heaved a sigh and said in a pretentious tone, "Miya, you are such a good girl. You were
  so nice to me. You rarely spent money on yourself, but would buy me lots of presents. It's such a shame that you and Luke.."
  Brianina sneered quietly and said, "Ah, don't feel sorry, please. I'm grateful that Luke broke up with
  me actually, or would not be with Xenon now."
  "Xenon?"
  Yes. I'm married to Xenon Uba."
  "Xenon Uba! My gosh. That's wonderful! You must be very happy now." Rebecca exclaimed..
  "Life's been good. Rebecca, you know, I've always wanted to thank you for taking care of my mother and me. I've been thinking of buying you a necklace as a thank you present.I wonder what kind of jewel you like.'
  "Oh, that's too Kind of you." Rebecca smiled.
  "I insist."
  "Ah, I'm not sure. It would be much better if I could see what's available." Rebecca said cheerfully.
  "No problem. I can take you shopping if you'd like." Miya Suggested.
  "How wonderful! When?" Rebecca couldn't help expressing her exçitement.
  "How about today? Now? I'm free now anyway. I shall take you out for lunch first, and then we can go shopping togethèr."
  Miya booked a table at the Grand Café, one of the most expensive restaurants in town.
  Rebecca arrived with a happy smile and even gave Miya a hug. She looked Miya up and down and knew straight away that Miya's attire cost a lot.
  After lunch, Miya took Rebecca to Rosie's Jewel, a renowned jewelry shop in town. Rebecca wasn't so sure if Miya could afford to pay, and she only picked a necklace that wasn't too expensive, Miya took out her bank card willingly and paid with a smile. It was about seven thousand dollars.
  "Miya, you are so sweet. I've missed you, you know. You haven't been to see us for a long time.
  Why don't you come over for tea, and I will ask the chef to cook you your favorite food for dinner tonight?" Rebecca said courteously.
  Miya seemed uncertain. She hesitated till she saw the disappointed look on Rebecca's face, and she nodded in agreement. On the way to the Williams, Miya chatted with Rebeccaà çasually but also intentionally mentioned how generous Luke had been to Tiffany lately, taking her out shopping and to fancy restaurants.
  Rebecca started to grow annoyed and disliked Tiffany, thinking how extravagant she was. She complained that since Luke broke up with Miya, he had not bought her any presents, nor had He took her out for dinner. "He must have been spending too much money on her and has forgot me! She is not like you at all, Miya. She's a selfish one. She doesn't know how to respect me." Rebecca said. Miya comforted Rebecca gently.
  When they arrived at the Johnson, everyone trèated Miya courteously as Rebecca told them that Miya was now Mrs. Uba.
  Intentionally, Miya talked about the old times with Luke and pretended that she had missed him now and then. "Do you mind if I go and have a look at my old room?" Miya asked tentatively.
  "No, of course not, though it might have changed since you moved out," Rebecca said apologetically.
  Miya heaved a sigh as if she truly felt upset and went upstairs. She walked about and made sure that no one was following or watching her, and then, she sneaked into Luke's study.
  She locked the door behind her and quickly turned on Luke's computer. Her heart was racing as she went through his files nervously. Just when she heard someone knocking at the door, she found the deleted drafts of her design in the bin. She took a photo of it with her phone and quickly turned off the computer. Before she opened the door, she pinched her thigh hard, and it hurt so much that tears filled her eyes instantly.
  "Miya? Miya?" It was Luke's father. Miya opened the door and looked at him with tearful eyes.
  "I'm sorry.I just saw some photos of Luke and me and..." Miya wiped the tears off her eyes. "I was a bit emotional and didn't hear you."
  Luke's father looked at Miya for. a while as if to confirm that Miya wasn't lying. "I'm sorry, Miya. I know you could be a much better daughter-in-law than Tiffany, but you and Luke are not meant to be. Anyway, dinner's ready, come."
  You were happy to get rid of my mother and me! Miya thought,but she said pitifully, "It's my fault.
  I wasn't good enough to make Luke love me. But I know that that's the past, and Luke is happy
  with Tiffany now. Also, I've married into the Ubas'."
  "Right, but please come visit anytime. We always welcome you here."
  "Thanks. I will. And I shall try and. see if there's any chance that Fortune Construction Company can cooperate with The Uba Corporation." Miya said with a smile while thinking, now you welcome me only because you want to use me to get close to the Uba's!
  "That would be great. You are such a good girl, Miya." It was already nine o'clock when Miya left the Johnson’s. Miya took a taxi back to Home for Sol, and on the way, she sent the photo to Xenon.
  Xenon rang her.
  "Why did you go to see that asshole?" Xenon questioned angrily.
  "l didn't. He wasn't home. I used his grandmother. I sneaked into his study and found this on his laptop." Miya explained.