Chapter 59

“Mrs. Tudor, I heard you love jewelry! The Lopez family presents a set of top-tier ruby jewelry! Please accept it!”

“Mrs. Tudor, the Thompson family has brought the finest green onyx for you!”

Lily smiled at the middle-aged men before her, and the whole room buzzed with excitement. The Tudor family’s butler carefully collected each gift, jotting down the names. Everyone not only brought gifts but also showered Lily with blessings, each trying to make a lasting impression. Many had gone to great lengths to find treasures for Lily’s birthday bash. If they weren’t remembered by her, it would be a huge loss!

Just then, someone asked, “I heard the Russell family is giving Lily the world’s rarest ginseng. Is that true?” Everyone turned to look at a man in his thirties. He looked rather simple and honest. When everyone stared at him, he scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed.

“Yeah, it’s true. The ginseng is with the Russell family! Looks like we’re in luck today!” a woman said seriously.

Lily squinted at the man and tightened her grip on her cane. Could the Russell family really have that legendary, one-of-a-kind ginseng? They must be pulling out all the stops to impress the Tudor family for Esme!

Lily snorted, lost in thought, when she heard someone outside say, “The Russell family is here!”

“Did they bring the rare ginseng? Did Esme bring it?” Everyone craned their necks to look outside. Lily couldn’t help but glance at the door, curious about this rare ginseng everyone in Lisbon had been buzzing about.

As everyone chatted, Esme showed up at the entrance. Tonight, Esme wore a golden strapless gown, her hair flowing down her back, and her face done up with perfect makeup. She was determined to be the star of the night. But inside, she was super nervous. Her assistant held a red velvet box containing the legendary, one-of-a-kind ginseng!

Seeing this, everyone stood up, and those with wine glasses put them down and straightened up. Esme pressed her lips together. All the live broadcast cameras in the banquet hall zoomed in on her. Major media outlets were streaming live, and the viewership had already hit five hundred million!

“The Russell family actually got that rare ginseng!”

“I thought it was a joke, but it’s real. We’re lucky to see it!”

“Is that rare ginseng in the velvet box?! The Russell family is amazing. No wonder they’re one of the top four families!”

The media snapped photos like crazy, all eyes on Esme, waiting for the big reveal. Everyone in the room buzzed with excitement, making Esme feel a bit jittery. She took a deep breath, glanced at her assistant, William, and whispered, “William, will this work?”

“Ms. Russell, relax. No one’s ever seen the ginseng; who would know ours is fake?” William replied calmly with a slight smile.

Esme bit her lip, feeling a wave of anxiety. The black market…

“Whatever happens, Ms. Russell, just insist the ginseng is real. Don’t be scared!” William pointed ahead, urging Esme to step forward. Everyone was waiting for her!

When Esme looked back into the hall, even Lily, who had been seated, was now standing. But Esme knew Lily wasn’t standing for her, but for the ginseng!