A Replacement Bride

Chapter 147

"Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendants, huh? I heard the Levisay Family has an ancestral jade pendant that is top-quality. It was crafted by court craftsmen back in the day and I wonder if I can look at it today."

"I heard the Levisay Family doesn't particularly care about this marriage, right? I don't think it's the same pendant."

"What do you know? That jade doesn't belong to the Levisay Family but to Joaquin's mother, who brought it with her as dowry. The Foster Family is a century-old family, so the stuff she brought must be good. Joaquin is Angela's only child, so her dowry must be given to his wife."

On that day, Cornell Residence had plenty of guests. When they heard the voices from upstairs, they started talking one after another.

Many people looked at Jorge with envy on their faces, so he subconsciously straightened his back with pride.

After Jeremy read the list, someone carried an ebony chest from upstairs. However, after opening the chest, it was empty inside.

Everyone was stunned at the sight, including Jorge. Then, he finally returned to his senses and his face turned pale.

At that moment, Joaquin had already put Katherine down and they stood at the stairs while looking at the person coming down. He smiled while looking at her and softly asked, "Why? Did you take out the Dragon Phoenix Pendant?"

"I never opened the box and it's been in the room all this time," Katherine calmly replied.

Soon, Jorge's face turned pale; he felt humiliated despite being proud earlier.

Everyone knew that all these things were kept 'safe' in Cornell Residence. However, the content was empty and it was easy to guess who the culprit was.

At that point, it felt like there was an invisible hand that was striking him in the face hard.

was only the

the gift list out loud. Everytime he recited an item, someone came downstairs with another empty box. With each open chest, it felt like someone swung around and slapped Jorge hard until his head was dizzy and buzzing. He could

watched the empty boxes and crates being carried down

group of people came down with the chests, they went back up

room was filled with dozens of

as a pin drop. No one said anything, yet they all looked in unison at Jorge, who swayed

humiliating moment in his

you can tell me. Why are you…" Katherine sighed and

but had no idea where to begin. His face was on fire at that time as he was totally

were like knives piercing through him. He wished the earth would open up and swallow him whole right then so that

at Joaquin

generation to generation in the Foster Family. I don't care who took it, but you must hand it to me no matter what it takes. Otherwise, you are a thief for doing so and I will report this incident to the

so he hurriedly pleaded, "Joaquin, t-this is a family affair, so this is not stealing! Today is the big day for you and Kathy, so let's continue with the wedding. We will settle this after

the Foster Family's tradition, the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendants must be worn on the wedding day, signifying peace between the

looked at

suddenly froze. No one spoke and everyone looked at Jorge while waiting to see

with common sense that Jorge should return

took the pendant! It was Rose! I can't possibly

process first. I-I promise

and looked

he knew that