Chapter 288

"Is that so?"

Victoria, who'd been buried in work, finally glanced over at Violet.

She had no idea Marcus had spent nine million. She'd offered to wire him the money, but he refused, so she let it go.

Even if the necklace was worth more than ten million, she'd buy it back in a heartbeat.

Every one of Victoria's creations was a tribute to her mother. The only people who ever bought her work were her mother's old friends.

Her designs never hit the open market. Not just anyone was worthy of wearing something by Allian.

Violet smiled, but she aimed her words at McNeil. "I had my eye on that necklace a while ago," she said. "I asked Marcus to help me find it, and I heard he'd bought it. Thought he got it for me then today I see it around Ms. Turner's neck..."

Victoria didn't respond, so Violet took a slow sip of her wine.

"Nine million, though. You really don't hold back..."

Marcus was so generous with Victoria-and she wasn't even his girlfriend. Who knew where their relationship was headed.

nine million, that's probably because they appreciate the artistry. This design

implying she wasn't

unmistakable. Curtis, sitting nearby, drank in near-silence, looking more

had spent nine million just for

given her a model car and a check

kept quiet and

was no better off. Nine million-for all the years he'd been married

so extravagant? Puts your stingy husband to shame. Aren't you two getting a divorce? Better get those papers signed

everyone at the table put down

with a drink in hand, but now the wine

lightly. "Yes. It'll be final

because your husband's tight with money? What does he do, anyway? I saw you getting picked up by a Rolls-Royce

He looked pretty handsome. If that's just the chauffeur, your husband must be loaded. Is he from

up with her must be a real catch, no question. Are

heard lots of wealthy families are stingy with their daughters-in-law-make them write lists for every purchase. Jewelry's locked away, and if you want to wear

secrets sent the conversation buzzing. Since this was all gossip and not about work, the mood turned lively

continued to sip her wine, Curtis stealing glances at her now and

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