"First, this is for Sophie!"
Isabella didn't keep them in suspense for long. She quickly pulled out the first gift from her bag.
It was a scarf, red and white, looking quite youthful and not at all old-fashioned. It was simple and elegant, without any excessive or gaudy patterns.
Everyone was montarily stunned.
This gift was subtle.
Giving a scarf in this season was perfectly normal. Often, friends avoid giving expensive gifts, and such thoughtful little gifts strike the right balance.
"I spent so ti knitting this myself. I hope you like it~"
Isabella handed the scarf to Sophie.
Sophie was taken aback, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Th-thank you, Senior."
She seed a bit at a loss, as it was the first ti she had received such a heartfelt gift.
She couldn't even manage her usual casual address for Isabella, stamring her words.
Her shy and bashful nature was imdiately evident.
Isabella smiled.
"Of course, a gift should be heartfelt. The cost doesn't matter; it's the thought that counts. Right?"
Sam understood Isabella's intention. She was setting the tone, making the atmosphere harmonious.
If Angel were to give a gift, it would undoubtedly be expensive, which could pressure others.
While Angel might not care, those with a sense of pride might feel embarrassed if their gift seed cheap in comparison.
By defining the aning of a gift as the thought behind it, the value becos imasurable. It makes everything fairer.
As long as the gift is heartfelt, there's no burden.
Next, Isabella turned to Angel.
"My gift for Angel is this!"
Isabella handed over a small box. It wasn't too small, but... why did the cover look so suggestive and strange?
Sam took one look and almost had a nosebleed.
It was... sexy lingerie!
A red, lace-trimd piece of lingerie, exuding a teasing allure. Even the part ant to cover the private area was... a delicate string.
Just seeing it sparked wild imaginations.
Sam felt his body reacting.
Sophie hadn't yet realized what it was, just finding the packaging odd.
Angel, however, had already taken it. One glance and her face turned bright red.
"Is this how you give gifts?"
Sam struggled to keep a straight face, while Isabella remained calm.
"Of course! Aren't you two lovers? I figured you don't lack anything, and I didn't want to outshine Sam, so I thought this would be perfect to enhance your relationship."
Sophie quickly understood, her cheeks turning red as she glanced at Sam.
Do they really use such things during sex?
She rembered the scenes she had secretly watched, feeling her cheeks heat up.
It must be... wild, right?
Angel glared at Isabella.
"You're sothing else..."
"Hehe~ I put a lot of thought into this gift."
"Only you would dare give this."
"Of course, Sam wouldn't have the guts, so I did it for him. Hope it cos in handy~"
Angel, feeling embarrassed to leave it on the table, quickly put it in Sam's canvas bag.
Sam was puzzled.
"Why put it in my bag?"
Angel glared at him.
"Stop talking and just hold it. You want to carry it?"
Sam lowered his voice.
"So, you'll wear it, right?"
"I'll wear your ass!"
"Alright~ The last gift is for Sam!"
Isabella pulled out the final gift from her bag.
It was a booklet.
The cover was simple, blue and white, nothing special.
"What is this? A yearbook?"
Sam hadn't seen one of these in years, but it made sense for Isabella, given she'd be leaving the school after spring.
If it was a yearbook, it wouldn't be surprising.
But Isabella looked mysterious.
"Rember to look at this alone, behind closed doors. Don't let anyone else see it."
"What... what is this?"
Sam was puzzled.
Isabella's words imdiately caught Angel and Sophie's attention, both focusing on the booklet.
Isabella feigned embarrassnt.
"It's nothing. You asked about my cosplay before, so I printed all my cosplay photos and compiled them into an album for you to enjoy."
"Huh? When did I ask... wait..."
"And there are so exclusive, unpublished photos... so don't let anyone else see them~"
"Uh."
Sam's eyes widened.
Exclusive photos, exclusive album?
Sam couldn't imagine. He didn't rember asking Isabella such a thing, but this album was undoubtedly tempting.
As he put the album away, he felt the atmosphere around him grow tense.
The mood beca noticeably heavy, even hostile...
"Quick to stash it away, huh? Can't wait to look at it? Want to go to the bathroom and check it out?"
Angel's dangerous gaze snapped Sam back to reality.
Sam smiled wryly.
"Of course not. I just thought I'd keep it safe..."
"Give it to . I'll keep it safe."
Seeing Angel's look, Sam imdiately refused.
"I have a place to keep it at ho..."
"You really treasure it, huh? And you, why give him this?"
Isabella looked innocently at Angel.
"Why not? It's just a gift. Are you worried he'll fall for because of an album?"
Of course not.
But to Angel, it was a challenge.
She squinted.
"Don't you know about my relationship with Sam?"
"I'm just giving a heartfelt gift. We agreed not to get upset over the gifts."
She reiterated the rules.
Angel scoffed.
"I never agreed."
"Alright~ Let's see your gift. Are you ready?"
Isabella quickly changed the topic.
Angel, seeing everyone's attention shift to her, remained calm. She took a sip of her drink and looked around.
"Who should I start with?"
Isabella raised her hand.
"! I'm curious about your gift."
Angel smirked.
"Alright, you first... Here."
She handed over a delicate box.
"What's this...?"
The box looked high-end, not from a regular boutique.
Isabella opened it gently in front of everyone.
Inside was a pair of earrings, carved into flower shapes.
They sparkled beautifully, with a clear logo on the back.
The material and craftsmanship were clearly expensive.
Isabella's eyes flickered, then she looked at Angel.
"We agreed the gifts were about the thought, not the price..."
"Try searching online for an identical piece."
"What do you an?"
Angel smiled.
"This is a custom-made piece. I don't know if it's expensive, but it definitely represents my thought."
"Is that even allowed?"
Sam couldn't help but marvel.
Indeed, if it's a unique design, the price is hard to determine, and without a market price, it's fair.
Isabella was silent for a mont, then sighed.
"I'll gratefully accept this gift."
Angel looked pleased, clearly in control.
Her gaze shifted between Sophie and Sam.
"Sophie, this is for you."
"What?"
Sophie was surprised.
Angel pulled out... a book.
"A book?"
Sam blinked.
Giving a book didn't seem like Angel's style, and Kuhang didn't have a saying that giving a book ant losing.
Sophie took it, examining it closely.
Her eyes widened.
"Is this...?"
Angel smiled.
"Yes, you like Ernest Hemingway's works, right? This is a collection of his works, personally signed by him, with unique serial numbers. It's been auctioned before, but I thought you'd appreciate it."
It was indeed a precious gift.
And Sophie genuinely loved Ernest Hemingway's works. She was thrilled.
But the gift was so valuable, she didn't know how to express her gratitude.
At that mont, Isabella spoke.
"Don't think about the cost. If it's sothing you truly want, accept it."
Her words made Sophie sigh.
"Thank... thank you for the gift."
She accepted it.
But seeing Angel's smug expression, Sophie couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
Finally, it was Sam's turn.
Everyone was curious.
As her boyfriend, what would Angel give him to show her feelings?
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