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.

everyone agreed-Effie had both wealth and

and asked, “Effie, where

more than a hint of skepticism; she clearly doubted

have managed to buy something so

"I had someone

nothing too strange or obscure for him to

you might see once in a lifetime, though Effie herself had seen her share of

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

her explanation, no one dared to press

the party resumed-everyone laughing, eating,

Suzan a

Suzan caught on immediately.

of them had a

was starting to feel hungry. She picked up a

a waiter passed by, carrying a tray

his foot slipped, and he lurched forward. The entire

in a flash, twisting her body to the side. Even so, a few drops of

dress was instantly stained a deep

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