“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.

back to bed.” He shrugged and hung up right after saying

at Emma’s pale face and doubtfully asked, “Why don’t

replied, stuttering. “I spent quite a

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

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

but when she heard that, she froze, unsure what to do. If she had passed

not. Naturally, I am willing to—” Emma

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

them that it was also

now, Miss Walker. Otherwise, your reputation will

smile at Emma, but her cheeks and lips

not mean to buy

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 it

“Emma is not that kind of evil person. I

the crowd forgave her because of a few drops of tears, Emma

crying, Miss Walker. If you keep on like that, everyone will start

like me, but you didn’t need to be so hostile,” Emma

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

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

Emma is always so kind and gentle,” someone whispered. “So, what if she bought an imitation watch? Who can ensure they would never make a mistake like that in

turned to look at the speaker. It was a young girl who seemed pretty well-off. Judging by how she dressed, she looked like someone

say you have bought

course,” the girl replied with a huff. “No one can be certain they would never buy imitation products.

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 proud of that fact instead of reflecting on

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