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.

had both wealth

asked, “Effie, where

held more than a hint of skepticism; she clearly

could have managed

had someone

nothing too strange or obscure for him

the kind of thing you might see once in a lifetime, though Effie herself had seen her

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

explanation, no one dared

the party resumed-everyone laughing, eating, and

gave Suzan a

Suzan caught on immediately.

of them had a surprise in

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

then, a waiter passed by, carrying a

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

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

dress was instantly stained a

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