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…”

incredulous expression,

gaze cold, “I really don’t

scoffed, “Oh, how interesting. If their friendship is fake,

wearing? The necklace

crowd, “I have things to do, so I’ll be going first.

“Goodbye, Ms. Harriet!”

“Goodbye!”

had been envious of Simone’s talented daughter and impressed by Carmella’s acquaintance with Harriet. However, now their once envious gazes

arms and didn’t hide her glee, “It’s better to be low key, especially if

young

Harriet came, so we weren’t

talk

expression 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

words, Simone stormed down the stairs, her high heels clicking

followed her, tears

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