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

asked, “Effie,

more than a hint of skepticism;

managed to buy something so

coolly, "I had someone find it for

was nothing too strange

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

Lloyd hadn't been there today, she probably

her explanation, no one dared to press

party

Suzan

Suzan caught on immediately.

had a surprise in

hadn't eaten much all day and was starting to feel hungry. She picked up a piece of

carrying a tray with several glasses

slipped, and he lurched forward. The entire

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

instantly stained a

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