Chapter 38

“Mr. Bainbridge sure knows how to throw his weight around. Talk about making it rain.”

“What a mess! Who would’ve thought that Howard couldn’t cough up the thirty million? They’re really in the gutter.”

Gwendolyn squeezed Howard’s hand anxiously as they overheard the murmurs, “Mr. Chadwick, don’t take it to heart. It’s the thought that counts with birthday presents, right?”

“I’m fine.” He even seemed to be in high spirits. “Just wait, Bainbridge would be the one crying soon.”

He glanced at his phone and sent off a quick message.

“Warren always favored Bainbridge! What’s he got to be proud about? It’s all Warren’s money.” Jeannie reddened her eyes with anger. “I’m off to the powder room!”

“Then… I better go check on Jeannie.” Gwendolyn, concerned, followed suit.

But the auction house’s dimly lit corridors branched off in every direction. She couldn’t spot Jeannie and struggled to follow the signs toward the ladies‘ room.

“Gwen.” From behind, Gemma came running out, panting, and called out to her.

“What is it?” Gwendolyn eyed Gemma with a mix of emotions.

giving you such an expensive

out. We don’t need to pretend there’s any family affection here,” Gwendolyn said,

holding her tongue, continued, “You grew up in the countryside and never had nice things. A bracelet worth five million is wasted on

your point is?”

it’d turn. her mood around and it’d be a good look for you too.

was incredulous. She couldn’t believe Gemma

of frustration filled her eyes. “Do you have any conscience? Do you give

gave birth to you, a bracelet is nothing in comparison,” Gemma said heartlessly. “Can’t your

Gwendolyn leaned against the wall, her demeanor as

Chapter 38

ice

give it to her or not?” Gemma pressed.

bitch!” Jeannie appeared out of nowhere, stepping in front of Gwendolyn, “Treating Vivien like a gem and being harsh on your own

you!” Gemma was

not insulting you! I’m talking about that

Gwendolyn grabbed her hand. “Let’s not waste our breath on

my heart aches

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