The Billionaire’s Surprise Twins by A Young Cabbage

Chapter 355: I Was Just Joking

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As their voices trailed off, another comment filled the air, “One billion, huh? Is Sinclaire Jewelry

that desperate for fame? A billion for a mere diamond necklace – do they think we are fools?”

Many eyes turned to Claire Donovan with skepticism and a hint of schadenfreude. If she couldn’t handle this well, her hard–earned reputation in the industry might crumble overnight. Tomorrow’s fashion news headlines might accuse COCO of using shills to artificially inflate her auction prices.

Julia Sanders and Cassie Palmer’s smiles stiffened. They knew Claire hadn’t employed any shills, but

being associated with her, their words wouldn’t be credible to the crowd.

Sean Vanderbilt frowned slightly and leaned towards Claire, whispering, “Can you handle this.

Claire?”

Claire waved her hand nonchalantly, then her gaze settled on the first row’s mysterious woman. With a

playful tone, she addressed her, “The lady in the first row, do you genuinely like this diamond

necklace?”

The woman, who had not turned until now, let out a soft chuckle, stood up gracefully, and turned to face Claire directly. With a smile, she replied, “Of course.”

Gasps and whispers erupted as she revealed her identity. Mia Ashworth’s eyes nearly bulged out of

their sockets in disbelief. “She’s here? How did no one know?”

Sean Vanderbilt watched the woman with an amused smile, not uttering a word.

Claire blinked, recognizing the woman but unable to place her. Turning to Sean, she whispered. “Who

is she?”

Sean cleared his throat and replied seriously, “Alice, the owner of YJYO.”

Julia Sanders couldn’t help but burst out laughing upon hearing the name. Cassie Palmer quickly

covered her mouth with a tissue, “Calm down, watch your image.”

Julia nodded, wiping her mouth and trying to compose herself, “I’m not excited, not at all.” But she

couldn’t suppress her laughter, “Sorry, I just can’t help it!”

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gave her a look of exasperation, pressing Julia’s

shoulder.

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who apologetically said, “Mr. Frederick, could you please

This moment is crucial

glanced at Julia, who was trying hard to suppress her laughter,

shaking uncontrollably on his

billion

fame? They must think we’re

with mocking skepticism, their looks laden with schadenfreude. If she couldn’t handle

COCO using shills to inflate her

Cassie Palmer’s smiles froze, well aware that Claire hadn’t used

with her, their words wouldn’t carry much

slightly, leaned toward Claire and asked softly, “Can you

Claire?”

casually gestured to him, then focused on the woman in the first row, her

“The lady in the first row, do you

until now, chuckled softly, then stood up

directly with a playful smile,

was revealed, even causing Mia Ashworth’s eyes to nearly pop out in

Vanderbilt smiled knowingly

unable to recall her name, whispered to Sean,

his throat and replied earnestly, “Alice, the

laughed out loud, prompting Cassie Palmer to quickly cover

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her laughter, “I’m trying to stay calm.” But she couldn’t help but burst out laughing again.

her eyes and pressed Julia’s face

Cassie, who said apologetically,

This is a critical moment for

whose shoulders were shaking

then addressed Mia Ashworth and Luna Lyons with a playful smile, “Do you

shill

their tune, denying

knowing full well that Alice, as the owner of

such a

the second–row woman who had bid against her, “You seem to like the necklace as much as I do, but the

lightly and agreed, “Indeed, the price is steep

and craftsmanship that I value.”

elegantly. “I feel the same. So, if you still want it,

clear sign that if the woman bid higher,