In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Kayla was dumbfounded when she heard that. She stared at Lydia dazedly and said, "What did you say? This necklace costs 30 million dollars?" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Lydia said sternly, "It's true. This necklace is an exclusive, custom-made piece by VERE Jewelry. The diamond was imported from South Lefreqa. There are no other diamonds like it.

"This necklace was custom-made at the request of the chairman of Pinnacle Group. It was supposed to be his 50th-anniversary gift for his wife.

"The price is fair. If you have any questions or are unwilling to pay up, we can always go through the legal procedures."

Kayla became visibly upset, and her demeanor weakened considerably. She had been working in the entertainment industry for some time.

She made a pretty penny, but most of the profits went to the company. The money she actually got was only a small percentage of the revenues she generated.

30 million dollars was nearly her entire net worth. But she had already said that she would pay. It would be utterly humiliating if she went back on her word in public. Her mood soured as she looked at Lydia. "It's just a necklace. I'll pay for it."

"Alright."

the bush. She told her assistant to provide Kayla with

you please transfer the money, Ms.

but ultimately ordered her assistant to make the

proceeded to hand over the necklace

you paid up so readily, the necklace belongs to

the loss she incurred, but she still put up

just 30 million dollars. It's really nothing much. On the other hand, it took you many years of hard work to get to where you are today, Ms. York. It must've been hard, right?" Everyone else fell silent after she said that. Even Caleb, who had been standing some distance

been forced to pay 30 million dollars. She needed to vent,

trying to say?" Lydia

said slowly, "I heard you're an orphan, Ms. York. You only managed to complete your studies because the Lewis family provided

studies in jewelry design overseas? Or was that just

when she heard Kayla's words. Her background had always been something she wanted to hide, even after so many years. It was also the reason why she didn't

Kayla had revealed her darkest secret