Chapter 4 Kylie answered the phone .
Hey , Mr.
Walters .
Grandmas got her eye on you for tonight .
You up for it ? Trevors voice was as chill as the evening breeze .
Actually , Im already at Starlit Villa , Kylie said , her tone light .
Im pretty pumped to see her .
Shed tied the knot with Trevor for the sake of Noreen , and if Noreen wanted to see her , Kylie was all in , no matter what .
There was a brief pause , filled only with the hum of the phone line .
Then Trevors voice came back .
Cool Just hang tight at home for about thirty minutes .
Zachs on his way to pick you up .
Sounds good , thanks , Kylie said before tapping the phone to end the call .
She walked into the villa , her phone displaying the door lock codes Trevor had sent .

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It was smooth sailing from there .
As she slipped on her slippers , a shrill ringtone sliced through the villas quiet .
Kylie glanced at her phone Julie was calling .
A wry smile played on Kylies lips as she hit the decline button .
She had a night with Noreen to look forward to , and she wasnt about to let anyone rain on her parade .
Julies face fell as she glanced at her phones screen , a rejected call notification sitting prominently .
Honey , Kylie blew off my call she huffed , her tone carrying a hint of frustration Samuel , typically the picture of composure , couldnt mask his annoyance .
Whatd you say to her ? Let it go .
Shes been out of school for three months now , with no job and no income .
Dont send her any money .
Well see how long she can hold out .
Youve got a point , Julie conceded , her thoughts turning to Melanie .
She wasnt raised under our roof , so were not as close .
Mels the one whos always got her head on straight .
Samuels jaw set firm .
Ive already frozen her card .
Shell be back before we know it .
Julies eyes hardened with a mix of anger and determination .
And when she does , Im going to give her a piece of my mind about how to conduct herself .
The Walters residence stood quietly in the night as a Maybach pulled up to the entrance .
Kylie stepped out , glancing back at Zach .
Thanks , she said , her tone casual .
Zach raised an eyebrow , surprised .
The whole ride from Starlit Villa , Kylie hadnt asked about Trevor , which seemed off considering theyd just gotten hitched that afternoon .
Zach knew the score .
In Jardora , a bevy of women coveted the Walters golden ring .
Kylie , in his book , had played the game and won , charming her way into the familys good graces .
The others just didnt have her magic touch .
As Kylie moved to follow the butler into the house , Zachs curiosity piqued .
Just as he was about to make his exit , she called out , Zach , hold up .
He turned , expecting the inevitable question about her new hubby .
Instead , she zeroed in on the pearl pendant around his neck .
Is that a family heirloom or a gift ? she asked , her curiosity piqued .
Zach hesitated , glancing down at the pendant .
Its a gift .
I really like it .
The person who gave it to me said its from ancient times Kylies smile was faint , and her eyes held a hint of something more as she looked at the pendant .
It had a clean , minimalist design , but there was a small , discolored spot on it that looked like a drop of dried blood .
She knew she had to repay Noreens kindness and , with her recent marriage to Trevor , she couldnt let anything jeopardize that .
She couldnt just stand by and watch Trevor be affected by Zach .
1/2 0 Chapter 4 The pendant is definitely from an earlier era , Kylie said , nodding .
But it might not be a good luck charm .
How so ? Ive always been drawn to it .
You know about antiques Zach asked , his thumb absentmindedly rubbing the smooth surface of the pearl .
I know enough , Kylie said , her gaze still on the pendant .
Zach smiled .
The person who gave it to me said it was designed by a famous artist .
Its supposed to be a collectors item Kylie leaned in slightly .
To be honest , I think this pendant might have been taken from someone who passed away .
It could bring trouble to you and those close to you .
Youve only been wearing it for a few days , right ? Kylie didnt plan to hold back after all , Noreen , who was in poor health , could be one of those close to Zach .
Zachs eyes widened .
Taken from someone who … passed away ? How can you tell ? He was now very aware of the pendant , his thumb rubbing over the spot that Kylie had noticed .
Is she just trying to freak me out ? For that I didnt say anything about Mr.
Walters ? Or is there something to her words ? Kylie glanced at her watch .
Ive got a meeting with Mrs.
Walters so lets make it quick .
If you want my advice , take it off and give it back .
If not , you might want to keep your distance from Mrs.
Walters for a bit .
She then made her way inside , leaving Zach to consider her words , Shed said her piece and made sure Noreen would be safe now it was on him to decide .
A month would tell if her warning had been heeded or not ..
Zach stood there for a moment , the pendant suddenly feeling like a burden around his neck .
Noreen greeted Kylie with a watery smile inside the house .
Kylie , darling , I was up all night after you said no yesterday , but Im so glad youve come around .
Lets see that marriage certificate , Noreen said , her eyes still glistening .
Im really sorry , Mrs.
Walters , Kylie said , her heart aching at the sight of Noreens tears .
None of that now .
Youre family , honey ; just call me by my name , Noreen said , brushing away her tears .
Her emotions were raw , a sign of her age .
Okay .
Here you are , Noreen .
Kylie handed over the marriage certificate , and Noreens face lit up as she looked at the photo .
This is just perfect , Noreen gushed , her smile stretching from ear to ear .
Kylie , youll see , Trevor is a great guy , someone you can really rely on .
Youve made a wonderful choice .
Kylie nodded , agreeing with Noreens assessment .
Shed only met Trevor a couple of times , but she could already tell he was a stand up guy .
His dedication to his grandmother was a testament to his character .
And Kylie , Noreen added , picking up an envelope from the side table , Felicia left this letter with me .
She said if you got married within a year , I should give it to you .
If not , wed just forget about it .
Now that you and Trevor are hitched , its time for you to read it .
Kylies curiosity was piqued at the mention of Felicia .
Have you heard from Felicia ? Noreen shook her head , a hint of sadness in her eyes .
If Felicia doesnt want to be found , she wont be .
She called me when she left a year ago , telling me not to worry about her .
Kylie felt a twinge of sadness , thinking about how she hadnt listened to Felicias advice in her previous life .
The memory still weighed on her heart .