“Yes, she’s a big celebrity,” someone from the crowd said. “There’s no way she would be forgotten. Emma is so humble.”

The girls standing around them were avid fans of Emma. All of them thought Emma had a conflicted look on her face because she was embarrassed.

“See? Everyone thinks you’re feeling guilty,” Elspeth said, smiling brightly at Emma. “Oh, wait. They think you’re humble. It is only a phone call, Miss Walker. It’s nothing big.”

Emma gritted her teeth and kept quiet, too scared to speak.

The call went through. Harper was sleeping when Elspeth called, so he answered the call with messy hair and a sleepy look in his eyes. Even so, his attractiveness could not be hidden.

“What is it, Elsie?” he asked.

Emma had been hoping Harper would actually be the seller she had contacted, but her heart sank when she saw his face.

“Is the Heart of Rupert still with you?” Elspeth asked.

Harper took a sip of water to wake himself up. “Yes. Why?”

“A woman here says you sold her the watch. Can you see if it’s her?”

When Harper spotted the awkward smile on Emma’s face, he frowned. “Who is this? Why would I sell off the watch? You know I only buy watches, and I never sell anything.”

“Forget about her. Can you show everyone here the watch?” Elspeth asked.

She was afraid the crowd would think she was lying. If Emma seized the chance to pull the wool over their eyes, her reputation would be smeared again.

However, Harper was confused but still brought out the watch from his collection. The moment the box opened, everyone’s eyes were glued to it. It was gleaming with a faint blue glow surrounding it. A red diamond heart was embedded in the center of the watch. It looked so much more dazzling than the watch Emma gave Mr. Winthrop.

going back to bed.” He

face and doubtfully asked, “Why don’t you

the task to someone else,” Emma replied, stuttering. “I spent quite a few million on

Elspeth interrupted. “The most revolting people are those who

she continued. “Do you feel dizzy? If you do, feel free to pass out right now.

unsure what to do. If

course not. Naturally, I am willing

“You’re a public figure, though. It would be bad if the media found out

it was

apologize now, Miss Walker. Otherwise, your reputation will

but her cheeks and lips were left uncharacteristically

Emma declared to the crowd. “I did not mean to buy an imitation product. I only wanted

tears roll down her cheek, their hearts softened. “Let’s not nitpick about this. After

said another member of the crowd. “Emma is not that kind of

her because of a few drops of tears, Emma immediately began

like that,

know you don’t like me, but you didn’t

starting to defend Emma, Elspeth chuckled. “Hostile? Miss Walker, don’t you think you should go to an appraiser whenever you buy something? You are a

talking! She was panicking hard inside but still had to act feeble and meek. It was

always so kind and gentle,” someone whispered. “So, what if she bought an imitation watch? Who can

to look at the speaker. It was a young girl who seemed

to say you have bought

with a huff. “No one can be certain they would never

that statement hilarious as she looked at the girl disdainfully. “Pardon me, but I became a certified appraiser at sixteen. Not once in my life have I bought anything fake. Not everyone is like you; even after buying a

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