Lock You In My Heart

Vivian finally understood why the most beautiful mushrooms were the most poisonous.

Lolita was a velvet paw.

Behind her innocent and lovely face was a woman shrewder than anyone else.

An angel’s face with a devil’s heart.

“You’re right, Vivian. These natural lines define Mr. Burke’s work. But I bet he used the marine streamline in this work instead of fire rock one, right?

I understood it after you mentioned it. The theme of the Christmas series is romance, but I think it’s more like punkish. There are various themes…

And this sapphire pendant. Is it from South Africa? I heard that it came from medieval Australia and was cut into countless pieces by Master Lena. This one had the most perfect shape, right, Vivian?”

Lolita said, wide-eyed in excitement.

Vivian’s face paled. She had been paying attention to a lot of things in the jewelry industry, from loose diamonds to the freshest designs of the best artisans.

Jewelry making is a huge industry. Numerous products are made every day. How could Vivian keep up with all of that? She had only made something up to impress Lolita and the others, when in fact, she knew nothing about it. But now that Lolita actually knew a lot of this particular piece, Vivian felt tremendously embarrassed.

What a fierce comeback!

“Since you know so much about it, why ask me?” Vivian said, calmly.

to introduce the pieces so she could see

was more painful to Vivian than

in front of so many people, putting her

a know-it-all. I just happened to recognize some of them, that’s all. Surely, Gabrielle knows more than me.” Lolita turned

was amused at her acting. She was sure Lolita knew more about the items than she let on. Nonetheless, Vivian

goal was to give Vivian a dose of her

in on it too. Vivian had been disrespectful to them from the start. She had

a little trivia about the sapphire pendant. It was in South Africa once because it was bought by a rich merchant from the country.

about the new theme of this Christmas series, punk would be one of them, and

detailed follow-up embarrassed

vian all the more.

a discerning eye could see what

can you offend your

a number of false friends, but there were some who were

a household name. Certainly, she’d had loyal fans and friends. Some minor humiliation wouldn’t destroy her

teach her a lesson. The newcomers were not to

I think that’s too strong a word. We were simply stating facts about the piece. Even Vivian isn’t complaining, so why are you all fired up? Our seniors taught us to be modest and ask for advice. Don’t pretend to understand if you don’t.” Lolita held her

hate it the most when

than Vivian. How could

atmosphere surrounding this field. One relies on men to get her position, and the other is an uneducated hag.

you schooling us?” Lolita glared