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

her brow and asked, “Effie, where

tone held more than a hint of skepticism;

have managed to buy something

"I had someone

there was nothing too strange or obscure for

once in

If Mr. Lloyd hadn't been there today, she probably wouldn't have been able to

explanation, no one dared to press

lightened, and the party resumed-everyone

gave Suzan a quick

Suzan caught on immediately.

them had a surprise in store for

day and was starting to feel hungry.

then, a waiter passed by, carrying a

too quickly; suddenly, his foot slipped, and he lurched forward. The entire tray tilted, sending wine splashing

twisting her body to the side. Even so, a few drops of wine still splattered onto her

was instantly

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