After exchanging pleasantries, Lionel hung up.

Lula hurried over. "What's the situation, Lionel?"

Lionel slapped his thigh. "These young people nowadays are indulging themselves too much! I just don't understand!

"When Eric gave that necklace to Ruth, Sylvia was standing right there… She even agreed! I mean, honey, if I were to gift expensive items to other women, would you mind?"

"I would kill you," Lula said calmly.

Lionel's neck shrank in fear.

"Exactly!" He continued. "You would mind,