Chapter 547
The words struck like a thunderbolt, violently slamming into Celeste’s chest.
Her nerves immediately pulled taut, a fine layer of cold sweat breaking out across her back, completely shattering her graceful composure.
She quickly leaned forward, grabbing Helena’s wrist, and forced her trembling voice into a tone of considerate advice.
“Helena, please reconsider p>
Panic hid behind Celeste’s eyes. “Every single piece in this collection is priceless. They are all rare, one-of-a-kind treasures of immense value.
Displaying them all at once, with huge crowds and chaotic foot traffic, inherently carries massive risks.
If anything gets damaged or lost in transit or at the venue, the losses would be completely irrecoverable.
We’re much better off selecting just one or two of the very best pieces to exhibit. It’s safer that way p>
Helena frowned, but before she could reply, the Director, having heard everything clearly, stepped in.
“Mrs. Sterling, you don’t need to worry about that in the slightest p>
Macy smiled warmly. “Many elite wives specifically reached out to me in private, begging me to persuade you to display more of your collection.
They heard you recently acquired an exclusive necklace, the kind that will never hit the market again… That piece alone would steal the show.
They are coming specifically for your collection, just to feast their eyes on it p>
Having said that, Macy deployed her final trump card.
“Because of this, I specially requested two groups of independent, top-tier blast-proof display cases just for you.
They come with dedicated security guards, 24-hour real-time surveillance, and climate-controlled, dust-proof protection. There is ample space and flawless security.
As long as you are willing to share your treasures, you can confidently display all of your finest pieces without fearing any mishaps p>
At this point, the pedestal was firmly built, the flattery was perfectly delivered, and an ironclad guarantee of safety had been provided.
As a high-society matriarch obsessed with her reputation, Helena didn’t have an ounce of hesitation left.
She smiled even more radiantly, speaking up without a second thought. “Why wouldn’t I be willing! Since everyone is so eager for it.
I will naturally bring my very best and most complete collection. I absolutely refuse to disappoint them p>
“Then we will eagerly await it,” Macy said with a smile.
Celeste sat frozen in place, her chest tightening painfully as an uncontrollable, bone-deep chill swept through her.
Helena was going to exhibit all of her rare pieces?
The gala would be packed with sharp eyes and loose lips—what if someone spotted a discrepancy? It would be a disaster!
Clenching her jaw, Celeste tried to open her mouth to argue again.
But Helena had already raised a hand, gently patting her arm.
“Good girl. I know you’re just being detail-oriented and worrying about the safety of my jewelry p>
Helena simply viewed it as Celeste being overly anxious, comforting her with absolute trust.
“Rest assured, this gala is hosted directly by the Sterlings, and the venue is our own seven-star hotel.
We have top-of-the-line security systems in place, with double layered internal and external guard patrols. Absolutely nothing will go wrong p>
To Helena, Celeste’s anxiety was nothing more than the excessive caution of a truly devoted helper.
She saw it as genuine care for her treasures, and that consideration only deepened her trust and favoritism.
But Celeste knew the terrifying truth.
The grander the spectacle, the faster and more ruthlessly her flaws would be exposed.
She was consumed by dread, a thousand desperate fixes racing through her mind, yet she couldn’t find a single way out of this trap
She wanted to fight for a little more leeway, but Helena cut her off with a laugh.
“The gala officially starts in two days. Time is tight, so hurry up and coordinate with Director Zeller p>
With that, she walked off to the side to pick out her dresses.
Sitting in her wheelchair, watching Helena’s exuberant mood, the fake smile Celeste had struggled so hard to maintain shattered.completely.