Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 74

Chapter 74

The people around them were already whispering among themselves.

Anyone could see that was just a wooden bracelet-cheap and worthless.

If you can't afford a proper gift, fine. But to show up with something like that? What a joke.

Unbelievable. Absolutely ridiculous.

A few people couldn't help but snicker; it was the sort of story that would have everyone else rolling their eyes in disbelief.

Effie, unbothered by the murmurs, stepped forward with calm composure. She held out the bracelet to Selma with both hands. "Grandma, this is my gift for you. Wishing you health and happiness."

Selma took the box and examined the bracelet inside.

A faint, pleasant scent of wood drifted from it, soothing and

eyes before her lips curved into a rare smile.

kind of treasure you couldn't buy, no

before Effie could answer, Suzan jumped in, eager to downplay the moment. "Grandma, wooden bracelets like that are everywhere. You could pick one

tag. Effie clearly put a lot of thought into this." But the slight curl at the corner of Vera's

anyone's help to embarrass herself, they thought—she was

explain when a well-dressed businessman caught sight of the bracelet in Selma's hand. His eyes widened in astonishment. "Wait a minute—is that what I think it is? That's agarwood-'the diamond of

hush fell over the

their lifetime-this was the ultimate luxury, a rarity even among the wealthy. No amount of money could

collector

that wood really so special?" someone blurted out. "We

enough. The craftsmanship is nice, sure, but it's hardly anything

be proud of. If you don't know, it's better to keep quiet than to advertise your lack of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255