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.

million, that's probably because they appreciate the artistry. This design was never meant for people our

Was Victoria implying she wasn't fit to

nearby,

nine million just for

comparison, had only given her a model car and a

kept quiet and just

no better off. Nine million-for all the years he'd been married to Victoria, he hadn't

that right, Vicky? Which suitor is so extravagant? Puts your stingy husband to shame.

the table put down their

in hand, but now the

smiled lightly. "Yes. It'll be final

he do, anyway? I saw you getting picked up by a Rolls-Royce

the driver? 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 you working because

daughters-in-law-make them write lists for every purchase. Jewelry's locked away, and if you

this was all gossip

her wine, Curtis stealing

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