Chapter 51

Harriet glanced again at the necklace around Simone’s neck, and the realization hit her. She smiled slightly. “Mrs. Macclain, I think you’ve got it wrong. I don’t actually know this Ms. Macclain.”

“Huh?”

The crowd gasped in astonishment, then fell silent, casting various looks at Carmella.

Carmella lowered her head and gently pulled on Simone’s arm, whispering. “Mom, I’m not feeling well. Can we leave and go home?”

Simone’s smile froze, her eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and bewilderment.

Mrs. Robert immediately chimed in mockingly, “Don’t know her? How is that possible? Just a moment ago, Ms. Macclain claimed she knew Ms. Harriet and that the necklace she gave to Mrs. Macclain was a custom order from Ms. Harriet herself. Could it be…”

She wore an incredulous expression, “Could someone be lying?”

smiled faintly, her gaze cold, “I

“Oh, how interesting. If their

is wearing? The necklace is real and indeed was ordered

nod to the crowd, “I have things to do, so I’ll be going

“Goodbye, Ms. Harriet!”

“Goodbye!”

their attention to Simone and her daughter. Initially, they had been envious of Simone’s talented

be low key, especially if you don’t have the ability, to

young

Harriet came, so we

not talk about

expression turned increasingly sour, particularly in the presence of her rival, Mrs. Robert. Fueled by anger, she forcefully

stormed down the stairs, her high heels clicking loudly, a scowl

tears

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