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.

agreed-Effie had both wealth and

and asked, “Effie,

a hint of skepticism; she clearly doubted

could have managed to

"I had someone find it for

worker; there was nothing too strange or obscure for him to track

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

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

one dared to

and the party resumed-everyone

Suzan a quick

Suzan caught on immediately.

two of them had a surprise in

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

carrying a tray with several

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

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

dress was instantly stained a deep

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