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

and asked, “Effie,

tone held more than a hint

could have managed to buy something

had someone find

miracle worker; there was nothing too strange or

once in a

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

no one dared to

party resumed-everyone laughing, eating,

gave Suzan a

Suzan caught on immediately.

a surprise in store for

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

a tray with

a bit too quickly; suddenly, his foot slipped, and he lurched forward. The entire tray

to the side. Even

dress was instantly stained a

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