Chapter 75

Everyone was stunned by Mr. Lloyd's words.

Good Lord! Who would have thought that a piece of such plain-looking wood could be so valuable?

It was simply unbelievable.

Effie's expression was just as surprised as the rest of the crowd.

No one had expected Effie to have such resourcefulness-to actually get her hands on something like this.

Most of the guests had only come to spectate, convinced they'd be the ones quietly watching a spectacle unfold. Now, as it turned out, the real fools were themselves.

Selma slipped the bracelet onto her wrist and nodded in satisfaction. "This was a gift from my granddaughter. It's the most precious present I've ever received, and

I wouldn't sell it to anyone."

Mr. Lloyd burst into hearty laughter. "Madam, you're truly blessed."

Effie offered a soft smile, choosing not to say more.

Her calm composure and elegance drew admiring glances from the guests. Some began to whisper, casting sidelong looks at her.

seemed everyone agreed-Effie had both wealth

furrowed her brow and asked, “Effie,

hint of skepticism; she

really could have managed to buy something

responded coolly, "I had someone

there was nothing too strange or obscure for him

thing you might see once in a lifetime, though Effie

hadn't expected to encounter such an ignorant crowd, though. If Mr. Lloyd hadn't been there today, she

her explanation, no one dared to

mood lightened, and the party resumed-everyone laughing, eating,

gave Suzan a

Suzan caught on immediately.

two of them had a surprise in store

starting to feel hungry. She picked up a piece of cake and began

passed by, carrying a tray with several glasses of red

to be moving a bit too quickly; suddenly, his foot slipped,

a flash, twisting her body to the side. Even

dress was instantly stained

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