Chapter 264

Hayley, in her dramatic fashion, grabbed Cordelia's hand, ready to show it off to everyone.

Cordelia shot up from her seat. She wasn't one for physical contact, especially not with people she disliked. Her expression turned icy as she said, "Try touching me and see what happens."

Hayley suddenly remembered how, before Cordelia had left for the Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp, she had given her and Juliana quite the beating in the school restroom...

Now, Cordelia's gaze was just as calm and intimidating as it had been that day.

Hayley's hand froze mid-air, not daring to move any closer.

But she doubted Cordelia would dare to make a scene in front of everyone, so, even though she didn't touch her, Hayley still muttered, "It's just a couple of rocks, right? And that bracelet looks homemade. What's the big deal? Can't even let anyone touch it, so stingy!"

Meanwhile, Abbey's eyes again landed on Cordelia's wrist. The five red gems tied together with a black string bracelet sparkled under the light, enhancing their beauty without overshadowing each gem's natural color.

Rocks...

Her eyes narrowed as she suddenly stood up.

Those were definitely not just any rocks!

Not too far away, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Brown, and Lorna were engrossed in their own conversation. Lorna, known for her mild temperament and introversion, still held her own in discussions, earning the respect and fondness of Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Brown.

Currently, Mrs. Collins was complimenting Mrs. Brown's ruby ring, "That's a fine piece you've got there."

especially the red ones, but I've always had a thing for red. I've been collecting them for years. This

chuckled, "You've got quite the eye. That pendant is indeed a beauty. But I've heard the Robinson family has something

the Heart of Ice and Fire auctioned off in Country M five years ago? I heard the Robinson family snatched it up for a

Collins smiled, "No, but when I visited the Robinson family, I inquired about it.

suggested, "Now that your paintings are selling for so much, you should consider investing in some jewelry.

sparkled at the thought. Her artworks, once a hobby, were now fetching millions, significantly boosting her bank account. She had often thought of buying jewelry for Cordelia whenever she saw Juliana flaunting her collection, so she expressed

does it remind me of Cordelia's 'rocks'? Well, I guess gemstones are rocks too, in a way. I really don't know much about

suddenly interrupted by

demeanor changed as she noticed the disturbance, "Ms. Robinson can be quite headstrong. I'll

and Lorna followed, and as they approached, they heard Mrs. Collins inquire,

lips but not speak, frantically gestured

staring at Cordelia, visibly

silent, her face

Cordelia's bracelet looked and wanted a closer look, but she's being so petty about it! It's just a few

Brown frowned deeply,

the pressure from

yet unwilling to be painted as the villain,

with Joy,

Joy, red-faced and frustrated, managed to push out the words, "Not

stunned by Joy's sudden outburst. Mrs. Collins knew then that Joy must have been truly

actually fine; it was her ears that had started giving her trouble, leading her to gradually stop talking. Now, she found herself in

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