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.”

little scheme, but in order to maintain harmony

believed Ashley wouldn’t intentionally pick

you Grandma Ashley immediately broke into a happy

said they wanted to

gemstone market or private auction before, so why not broaden your horizons? You might find

a clear slight at Vivienne’s lack of experience and taste.

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

was stirring the pot, she decided to tag along and

buy it. Grandma will reimburse you.” Judith caught the undertone of what

Vienne up

transfer agreement. “This is my gift to you. I’m transferring 10% of my

gasped. Ten percent of the Brooks Group was worth billions.

about her missing

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

slightly Her gaze was

Though ten percent of the Brooks Group was only a drop in the bucket compared to her own assets, she took it without

at this was what Scott owed her and her mother.

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

of the Brooks family decided to go to the gemstone auction in River Village. The older generation

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

sunglasses, and dressed flamboyantly like a peacock, strolled into

over and grabbed his ear. “Didn’t you say