Chapter 51

Harriet glanced again at the necklace around Simone’s neck, and the realization hit her. She smiled slightly. “Mrs. Macclain, I think you’ve got it wrong. I don’t actually know this Ms. Macclain.”

“Huh?”

The crowd gasped in astonishment, then fell silent, casting various looks at Carmella.

Carmella lowered her head and gently pulled on Simone’s arm, whispering. “Mom, I’m not feeling well. Can we leave and go home?”

Simone’s smile froze, her eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and bewilderment.

Mrs. Robert immediately chimed in mockingly, “Don’t know her? How is that possible? Just a moment ago, Ms. Macclain claimed she knew Ms. Harriet and that the necklace she gave to Mrs. Macclain was a custom order from Ms. Harriet herself. Could it be…”

expression, “Could someone be

cold, “I really

“Oh, how interesting. If their friendship is

necklace that Mrs. Macclain is wearing? The necklace is

gave a slight nod to the crowd, “I have things

“Goodbye, Ms. Harriet!”

“Goodbye!”

Initially, they had been envious of Simone’s talented daughter and

and didn’t hide her glee, “It’s better to be low key, especially if you don’t have the

so young

Harriet came, so

talk about this

turned increasingly sour, particularly in the presence of her rival, Mrs. Robert. Fueled by anger, she forcefully shoved Carmella and admonished her, “Let’s leave! Do you want us to

her high heels clicking loudly, a scowl etched across

tears filling her

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