Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

seen. A faint, pleasant scent of wood

in Selma's eyes before her lips curved into a

no ordinary trinket. It was the kind of treasure you couldn't buy,

wooden bracelets like that are everywhere. You could pick one up

not the price tag. Effie clearly put a lot of thought into this." But the slight curl at the corner of Vera's mouth

anyone's help to embarrass herself, they thought—she was doing a fine job on

a minute—is that what I think it is? That's agarwood-'the diamond of woods,' the

hush fell over the

ultimate luxury, a rarity even among the wealthy. No amount of money could guarantee

Lloyd, a renowned collector

really so special?" someone blurted

up again, flustered. "Exactly! It looks common enough. The craftsmanship is nice,

a cool glance. "Ignorance is nothing to be proud of. If you