Chapter 714
“Kennedy’s comeback piece is hard to buy. Even if I introduce you, I’d give up,” Magentia implied, suggesting the son would not sell it to them. But Mexander didn’t buy it. If she’s releasing it as a comeback piece, she’s waiting for someone. That’s hitting the nail on the head. In my opinion, if my price is right, why wouldn’t they sell? His Magnolia then felt annoyed.
Because they were both in the jewelry design business. Yet, at her edition, Alexander was talking to her about Kennedy. How could she feel comfortable with that? Magnolia looked at Elizabeth’s distant figure, then at Alexander, whose eyes were fixed on Elizabeth. Then she smiled bitterly, feeling her life was truly miserable. Loving someone she shouldn’t love—maybe that’s what it was. She was either chasing or always a step too late.
In college, she fell for Alexander. But Elizabeth had known him since high school. When Alexander got married, Magnolia thought he would belong to Elizabeth for life, but then she heard he liked Esme. When he got married again, Magnolia was still a step too late. He had fallen for Elizabeth again. Looking back, Magnolia’s pursuit seemed like she was always struggling alone. Being a step too late was actually Magnolia never appearing in Alexander’s life trajectory. That so-called step…
All these years, her affection and emotions were only self-serving. She had never been in Alexander’s world. He might not even know how long Magnolia had liked him. Magnolia was about to get married, but her heart was still set on an unattainable Alexander. She lowered her head, feeling ridiculous.
“I saw it first. Do you have any sense of fairness?” Elizabeth looked up because the voice was Natalia’s. A voice nearby caught everyone’s attention.
Natalia stood in front of the jewelry display case, looking serious. “Shouldn’t there be a first-come, first-served basis? You can’t just take what someone else loves because you like it.” Elizabeth walked over. In the center of the crowd stood someone who always gave her a headache: Blair. Why was Natalia clashing with Blair again? They were already at odds, and now with a reason, wouldn’t they start arguing again?
“Natalia, I want this set of jewelry,” Blair said assertively. Natalia smiled. “I want it too, and I won’t give in. My people are already putting down a deposit,” she said, arms crossed. Blair remained calm. “My uncle is also putting down a deposit for…”
Elizabeth watched them, raising her hand to her temples. How childish they are. Soon, jewelry consultants approached them. Seeing so many people gathered, they were a bit flustered but still whispered to both, “This jewelry is currently in high demand. Someone else wants to bid on it too. Would you like to increase your offer?”
In the silence, two voices almost simultaneously said, “Yes!” Elizabeth looked up to see Blair and Natalia glaring at each other, gritting their teeth, and saying together, “Increase to the max!” She then glanced at the jewelry in the display case, which was a beautiful diamond necklace with a matching bracelet. Under the white light, the diamonds sparkled brilliantly. But it didn’t change the fact that the set was quite ordinary. But the price tag in the lower right corner exceeded six million dollars, which was not worth it.
Elizabeth approached Natalia and gently said, “Let it go, Natalia. Let her have it if she likes it so much.” The implication was that the jewelry wasn’t worth the high price; increasing the bid was unnecessary. With six million dollars, Elizabeth could help Natalia pick out a very beautiful and classic set of jewelry, the kind that would be the most eye-catching presence at any event without a sponsor.