True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 154

The first time, it was Winnie who asked Mae, while they were examining the so–called “ruby bracelet” during the live broadcast, if that was the only one.

Mae had insisted it was the sole piece.

The second time, Winnie noticed the dark aura thickening between Mae’s brows and questioned where she had been.

Mae played dumb, feigning ignorance.

Now, it was the third time.

Seeing the confused expressions on everyone’s faces, Winnie didn’t beat around the bush anymore. Right in front of the live streaming camera, she blurted out, “Yesterday, Mae, the bag you found didn’t just have one ‘ruby bracelet.‘ It contained a pair.”

Her tone was so certain that it left little room for doubt.

The moment the words left her mouth, the guests and the crew, including Bagot, all turned to Mae with shock written all over their faces.

Even the audience in front of their screens were stunned.

“What? A pair of ruby bracelets? Is it what I think it is?”

“I remember now. Yesterday, Winnie did ask her if there was only one. Mae said there was just that one, so what’s going on now? Did she lie? Did she hide one for herself?”

“No, why? What’s so bad about finding a pair that she couldn’t share?”

Viewers were perplexed, and soon enough, some savvy netizen commented,

“Why else? Obviously, she showed off one and kept the other for herself.”

“That’s impossible. Mae isn’t lacking in funds, and why would she hide a measly bracelet?”

“I own a jewelry store, and judging by the craftsmanship and weight, that bracelet is worth at least fifty grand.”

“Fifty thousand? Mae earns millions just from endorsements. Fifty grand is like a bottle of her skincare product. How could she care about that kind of money?”

Ever heard the saying ‘the richer you are, the stingier you get‘? Why else do you think there are so many tax–evading celebs?

“Just because Winnie says so, you believe her? Mae is not that kind of person.”

guilty expression could

the bracelet yesterday. Mae would have finished the show with everyone envying

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one.

it. Mae isn’t strapped for

but on Mae’s end, after being called out by Winnie. her face momentarily betrayed her embarrassment and anger, quickly followed by resentment

she have to say this on live TV? Was she trying to

1. SO.

summoning the best acting performance of

why you’re saying this, but I really only found one

nothing. He could sense the faint malevolent aura surrounding the bracelet on the nightstand, but he couldn’t tell if it

his gut told him

shadow of a doubt, and without needing

thing was cursed and dangerous. How could you dare to keep one

was so incensed that she even forgot her usual sweet and innoce

act.

Mervin, like the others, chose silence, but after the first episode, they were more

all, identifying Naylor as a serial killer and uncovering the buried skeletons wasn’t

a mix of red and white in

Winnie than to me, but you can’t wrong me like this. That thing isn’t some rare treasure, so why would I bother hiding one for

not only to the audience but even the crew on–site found it hard to believe that a woman earning millions annually would tarnish her

Mae’s determined denial, Winnie wasn’t too surprised, just giving her a

owner

flashed across Mae’s face.

paid her no more attention, continuing, “Even

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deal with the hidden bracelet by yourself, it’s clear you failed. That bracelet will keep coming back to you, no matter how many times you throw it away until it has drained

was no longer concerned about her image but was consumed by

be more

her face, unwilling to accept this reality, her voice cracking with desperation,

did everything just like you did yesterday.”

the fans who were vehemently defending their idol