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.”

saw through Ashley’s little scheme, but in order to maintain harmony among the younger generation, she couldn’t play favorites.

believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick something

immediately broke into a happy

by one, everyone said

to a gemstone market or private auction before, so why not broaden your horizons? You might find something you like. Your grandma will

a clear slight at Vivienne’s

arms while sizing up Calista. Then, the corners of her lips turned up slightly, and her eyes twinkled. “Sure, let’s go.” She had been thinking

along and see what was up. Just

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

Vienne up

“This is my gift to you. I’m transferring 10% of my shares in the Brooks

Brooks Group was worth billions. The annual

brother is really generous! Paula’s eyes were filled with envy Every time she thought about her missing daughter, she

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

was icy–cold as she glanced

Brooks Group was only a drop

what Scott owed

gaze before it quickly shifted away, as if it were just a figment of her imagination.

younger members of the Brooks family decided to go to the gemstone auction in River Village. The older generation wasn’t interested only Paula

But because Paula harbored ill feelings towards

dressed flamboyantly like a peacock, strolled into the Brooks Quitcase atie tumming a tune

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