Betrayal At The Altar

The banquet hall fell silent as soon as Jane Smith uttered those words.

No one had expected Jane, who was widely known as a refined young lady of the Smith family to be so unreasonable.

Although it was disrespectful for Rachel Grey to present a fake as a gift at Old Mr. Smith’s birthday banquet, it was not to the extent of kneeling and apologizing in public.

In the silence, Rachel suddenly chuckled. Her voice was ice–cold. “But what if it’s authentic?”

Jane turned around and met Rachel’s unfeeling eyes. A chill instantly rose from the bottom of her feet, and she forgot to answer Rachel for a moment.

Rachel patiently repeated the question. “What if it’s authentic?”

Jane suddenly came back to her senses. She cleared her throat and straightened her back. “If it’s authentic, I’ll kneel and apologize to you.”

“Jane Smith!” Mrs. Smith snapped.

“Mom, it’s fine. Do you really think she can afford 1.91 million dollars?” Jane raised her chin slightly and looked at Rachel triumphantly.

Jane was certain that Rachel’s pocket watch was a fake.

“You’d better keep your word.”

Upon hearing Rachel Grey’s words, Jane’s body tensed, and fear arose in her heart momentarily.

her words? What’s

million dollars. Jane did not believe that Rachel could

how Rachel would continue acting all arrogantly after

crowds as many seemed to be discussing amongst themselves. “But we’re not experts in this field. We wouldn’t dare make conclusions

anyone familiar with such

ensued as soon as the man finished speaking.

end of the day, they were just spectators. There was no need

Then, he took a step forward and said respectfully, “I’ve met the antiquarian, Mr. Griffin, a few times. Why don’t I call him and invite him over? He has a certain level of authority in the antique dealing market. I believe the conclusion he gives will convince everyone. What do you think?”

suddenly said, “Then I’ll have to

Chapter Th

something was happening at the

cross–legged on the couch. He picked up a teacup and glanced at the man sitting opposite him. “I

mouth curled into a faint smile that revealed a hint of mystery. “I heard Mr. Griffin has some connections with the Johnson family in Seaxas.”

blade that stabbed straight at David. “Mr. Jones, I don’t know the reason for your engagement with

was a certain aggression felt in his words.

misunderstood me, Mr. Griffin,” David explained calmly. “I’d like to visit you in a few days, but I don’t know what Mr. Griffin’s likes are, so I specially came this

at the man in

this moment, Mr. Griffin’s assistant entered the room and handed him the phone. “Mr. Griffin, there is a