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,

“Oh, how interesting. If their friendship is fake, is the necklace fake

wearing? The necklace is real and indeed was

nod to the crowd, “I have things to do, so

“Goodbye, Ms. Harriet!”

“Goodbye!”

Harriet, their expressions shifted when they turned their attention to Simone and her daughter. Initially, they had been envious of Simone’s talented daughter and impressed by Carmella’s acquaintance with Harriet. However, now their

to be low key,

young and

Harriet came, so

not talk about

particularly in the presence of her rival, Mrs. Robert. Fueled by anger, she forcefully shoved

the stairs, her high heels clicking

her, tears filling

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