“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 shrugged and hung

doubtfully asked, “Why don’t you explain where you got that watch

“I spent quite a

you bought an imitation product,” Elspeth interrupted. “The most revolting people are those who intentionally buy imitation

do, feel free to pass out right now. If you’re unconscious, you don’t

what to do. If she had passed out at that moment, she would

not. Naturally, I am willing

public figure, though. It would be bad if the media found

spoke as if she was merely reminding Emma, but her words were meant for the journalists standing around them that it was also major news. The journalists swiftly understood Elspeth’s words and began taking photos while their pens raced

apologize now, Miss Walker. Otherwise, your reputation will suffer when they

at Emma, but her cheeks and

to buy an imitation product. I only wanted to surprise

roll down her cheek, their hearts softened. “Let’s not nitpick about this. After all, she did it with good intentions. She didn’t know

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

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

crying, Miss Walker. If you keep on like that,

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

you should go to an appraiser whenever you buy something? You are a public figure.

mind, Stop talking! She was panicking hard inside but still

always so kind and gentle,” someone whispered. “So, what if she bought

girl who seemed pretty well-off. Judging by how

mean to say you have

can be certain they

certified appraiser at sixteen. Not once in my life have I bought anything fake. Not everyone is like you; even after buying a fake product, you’re

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