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.”

scheme, but in order to maintain harmony among the younger generation, she couldn’t

grow up, and she believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick something overly expensive

immediately broke into a happy smile.

everyone said

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 will certainly gift it

slight at Vivienne’s lack

her chair, crossing her 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 about buying some gemstones recently anyway.

to tag along and see what was up. Just as well, she felt like asserting

will reimburse you.” Judith caught the undertone of

Vienne up

out a share transfer agreement. “This is my gift to you. I’m transferring 10% of my shares in the

Judith, gasped. Ten percent of the Brooks Group was worth billions. The annual dividends alone were beyond what most people could earn in

really generous! Paula’s eyes were filled with envy Every time she thought about her

were Scott’s to give, and even though Paula was green with envy, she

slightly Her gaze was icy–cold as she glanced at Vivienne.

ten percent of the Brooks Group was only a drop in

Scott owed

quickly shifted away, as if it were just a

the and at the younger members of the Brooks family decided to go to the gemstone auction in

initially interested in the auction But because Paula harbored ill feelings towards Vivienne, he decided

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

ear. “Didn’t you say your flight was landing at nine? Why are you only