The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 244

At this point, Eddy looked at Calista and asked “Calista, you’re interested in gemstones too?”

“A bit Calista replied modestly with a smile. “My grandfather loved it, so I used to accompany him to various gemstone markets and private auctions. I often watched him bid on precious gemstones.”

“I’m also very interested” Eddy finally found a common topic with Calista, and he laughed heartily “I once went to the Mirelia Continent mine to buy raw gemstones with someone and watched how the workers picked and washed the stones.”

“Why don’t we accompany Aunt Paula to check it out this afternoon? Calista suggested “My friend’s private auction not only has raw stones with windows open but also ones without windows, for guests who are interested in trying their luck”

“Sounds great Eddy agreed enthusiastically

To like to go too Calista You wouldn’t mind bringing me along, right?” Carl chimed in.

Tm going too. I’m going too.” Ashley added, stealing a glance at the Peach Blossom bracelet on Vivienne’s wrist.

Wasnt Grandma always saying she wasn’t biased?

Then she would go to the gemstone auction and pick a good raw material herself, have someone make a bracelet out of it, and let Judith pay for it. That wouldn’t be too

much would it?

So she turned to Judith with a smile. “Grandma, you haven’t given me a graduation gift yet. If I run out of pocket money and find something I like, can you reimburse me?”

“If you want something, your parents will

I’ll reimburse you” Judith saw through Ashley’s little scheme, but in order to maintain harmony among the younger

and she believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick something overly expensive just to overshadow Vivienne.

Ashley immediately broke

everyone said they wanted to

Calista took the opportunity to invite Vivienne. “You’ve probably never been to a gemstone market or private

at Vivienne’s lack of experience and taste.

her lips turned up slightly, and her eyes twinkled. “Sure, let’s go.” She had been thinking about buying some

was stirring the pot, she decided to tag along and see what was up. Just

buy it. Grandma will

Vienne up

agreement. “This is my gift to you. I’m transferring 10% of my shares in the Brooks Group to you.

the Brooks Group was worth billions. The annual dividends alone were beyond what most people could earn

Paula’s eyes were filled with envy Every time she thought about her missing daughter, she couldn’t bear to see Scott’s

Scott’s to give, and even though Paula was green with envy, she couldn’t

was icy–cold as she glanced at Vivienne.

Brooks Group was only a drop in the bucket compared to her own assets,

what Scott owed

as if it were just a figment of her

to the gemstone auction in River Village. The

ill feelings

dressed flamboyantly like a peacock, strolled into