The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 244

At this point, Eddy looked at Calista and asked “Calista, you’re interested in gemstones too?”

“A bit Calista replied modestly with a smile. “My grandfather loved it, so I used to accompany him to various gemstone markets and private auctions. I often watched him bid on precious gemstones.”

“I’m also very interested” Eddy finally found a common topic with Calista, and he laughed heartily “I once went to the Mirelia Continent mine to buy raw gemstones with someone and watched how the workers picked and washed the stones.”

“Why don’t we accompany Aunt Paula to check it out this afternoon? Calista suggested “My friend’s private auction not only has raw stones with windows open but also ones without windows, for guests who are interested in trying their luck”

“Sounds great Eddy agreed enthusiastically

To like to go too Calista You wouldn’t mind bringing me along, right?” Carl chimed in.

Tm going too. I’m going too.” Ashley added, stealing a glance at the Peach Blossom bracelet on Vivienne’s wrist.

Wasnt Grandma always saying she wasn’t biased?

Then she would go to the gemstone auction and pick a good raw material herself, have someone make a bracelet out of it, and let Judith pay for it. That wouldn’t be too

much would it?

So she turned to Judith with a smile. “Grandma, you haven’t given me a graduation gift yet. If I run out of pocket money and find something I like, can you reimburse me?”

“Ashley Melissa frowned. “If you want something, your parents will buy it for you.”

reimburse you” Judith saw through Ashley’s little scheme, but in order to maintain

was someone she watched grow up, and she believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick something overly expensive just to overshadow

broke into a happy smile.

said they wanted

the opportunity to invite Vivienne. “You’ve probably never been to a gemstone market or private auction before, so why not broaden your horizons? You might find something you like. Your grandma

Vivienne’s lack of experience

up Calista. Then, the corners of her lips turned up slightly,

stirring the pot, she decided to tag along and see what was up. Just

If you see something you like, just buy it. Grandma will reimburse you.” Judith caught the undertone of what Calista said and quickly backed

Vienne up

you. I’m transferring 10% of my shares in the Brooks Group to you. You can buy whatever

Judith, gasped. Ten percent of the Brooks Group was worth billions. The annual dividends

Every time she thought about her

the shares were Scott’s to give, and even though Paula was green with envy, she couldn’t say a word.

was icy–cold as

only a drop in the bucket compared to her own assets, she

what Scott owed

quickly shifted away, as if it

to go to the gemstone auction in River Village. The older generation wasn’t interested only Paula

the auction But because Paula harbored ill feelings towards Vivienne, he

leave, a young man with silver hair wearing oversized sunglasses, and dressed flamboyantly like a peacock, strolled into the Brooks Quitcase atie tumming

to chem everyone. Melissa ruched over and grabbed his ear. “Didn’t you say your flight was landing at nine? Why