Chapter 228

They’d never quessed that Ada would donate the necklace, right in the middle of the auction!

Impossible

Glynnis quickly stole a glance at Edith, ther eyes met across the room, but neither of them could utter a word!

The unveiling of Alea’s piece sent waves of excitement through the crowd

Industry experts and jewelry enthusiasts leaned in, stretching their necks like giraffes, to catch a glimpse of the legendary designer’s sparkling masterpiece

Thaddeus and Avery, who had long admired Alea, had their eyes it up at this very moment.

Both men tightened their grip on their bidding panels, ready to join the fray

“Glynnis, why are you standing? Sit down, can’t you see everyone’s looking at you?” Elspeth chided as she pulled Glynnis back into her seat.

“Mom, something’s gone wrong!” Glynnis slumped back down, her voice trembling

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

“The necklace Ada donated is the one I gave to her”

“You gave it? Where did you get Alea’s piece?”

Elspeth was taken aback, then grew furious, That old hag is squandering a precious gift, and you let her! Are you okay with her slapping you in the face like this? And you, why didn’t you give me Alea’s piece instead of giving it to that actress? I cant believe I raised you!”

“Mom, that necklace is fake Glynnis confessed in a shaky voice, a cold sweat breaking on her forehead.

skipped a beat, “What

was Edith had Alea’s

contract, so I had to resort to this, to try and win her over just like Evadne did. The necklace was a perfect replica, and it was from Aleas lesser known collection so Ada didnt notice. I knew the truth would come out eventually, but by then, the contract would be signed and it’d be too late for Ada to back out. But I didn’t

absolute fool!”

sharp nails digging into Glynnis’s arm, “Even if you couldn’t give her a real piece, you shouldn’t have given her a

wasn’t my idea. Edith suggested it, you can’t blame me!” Glynnis pouted,

you see Edith is

if it’s found out, the necklace was given in the name of the Abernathy Group, what does Edith have to lose? She’ll walk away scot-free while you clean up

her mistake, cursing herself for being

do we do now?”

play

to say this one is fake? Ada didn’t

like to say a few words about this piece” Ada stood up, microphone in hard, and smiled

turned pale, Tdike to thank Miss Glynnis

her phone and

next moment, a spotlight dramatically illuminated Glynnus, who was frozen like a statue

a close up

no choice but to smile awkwardly, cursing under her

of Alea’s work, I believe in giving back to society and helping those in need, rather than keeping this p

her pieces, and as her fan, I want to follow in her footsteps. Thope Miss Glynnis won’t mind my decision, I really like the necklace, but I

use

choice but to

was for the spotlight to go out, for her embarrassed face to disappear from the

rare and hold great significance. Thus, Ada has decided to begin the

the crowd

“Three million dollars”

rang out. Avery raised his

Three million dollars?

was the highest bid of the night!

piece was worth the price, the high

Thaddeus raised his panel, his expression as cold

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