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.

The bracelet was unlike anything she'd seen. A faint,

flashed in Selma's eyes before her lips curved into a rare smile.

ordinary trinket. It was the kind of

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

a

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

what I think it is? That's agarwood-'the diamond of

hush fell over the

was the ultimate luxury, a rarity

was none other than Mr. Lloyd, a renowned collector in Neo-Arcadia. If anyone knew what he was talking

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

common enough. The craftsmanship is

proud of. If you don't

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