Chapter 546
Helena set her black tea down on the coffee table. “Surprising, isn’t it? This type of exhibition is actually a joint annual event organized by the brand and the Sterlings. The Sterling Group is the host p>
Staring at the arrogance on Helena’s face, Celeste felt her entire mind go blank.
Helena leaned toward Celeste, her tone brimming with unconcealable pride.
“You know I’ve collected so many incredible pieces; how could my treasures be absent from the display cases?
Besides, it’s our family’s own event. I certainly can’t let anyone else outshine me p>
Celeste’s face froze; like a startled sparrow, she sat rooted to the spot, terrified to make a sound.
Helena and the grandmother completely missed the abnormal shift in her expression.
The grandmother was busy inspecting the evening gowns prepared for them by the styling team.
Helena’s gaze shifted, finally catching sight of the styling crew waiting nearby.
Standing at the forefront was Macy Zeller, the highly capable PR Director of the Group.
Remembering her manners, Helena quickly smiled and introduced her to Celeste.
“Oh, right, Celeste. I forgot to tell you p>
Helena’s smile was elegant. “All styling decisions, jewelry selections, and collection management for this gala are entirely under Director Zeller’s authority.
These elite stylists are her handpicked team, the absolute best in the industry p>
Following Helena’s gaze, Macy looked down at Celeste in her wheelchair and offered a polite smile. “Ms. Carlyle, it is an honor p>
Celeste returned the smile, one so standard it bordered on perfect.
Every textbook social expression had been drilled into her muscle memory.
But beneath that paper-thin smile, her heartbeat had shifted from a steady rhythm to a frantic, pounding drum.
Helena’s enthusiasm remained sky-high. “Celeste, you’ve always managed and maintained my jewelry for me.
You know better than anyone where every single piece is kept. For the next few days, you’ll coordinate with Director Zeller to organize all the“ pieces we plan to exhibit.
We must pick the absolute finest. We cannot have anyone thinking the Sterling matriarch’s collection is anything short of spectacular p>
Macy chimed in quickly, delivering flattery with immaculate precision.
“You’re too modest, Mrs. Sterling. Your vision and taste in jewelry rank at the absolute pinnacle, not just domestically, but among the global elite.
Just a few days ago, I was telling the brand consultants about your Colombian Emerald Necklace—there are only two like it in the entire world.
The other sits in the vault of a Middle Eastern princess. If we can debut it at this gala, the guests will be absolutely captivated p>
The flattery coaxed a brilliant smile from Helena.
She raised a hand to cover her mouth, murmuring modestly, “You flatter me p>
But the pure satisfaction of being placed on such a pedestal practically radiated from her very pores.
Striking while the iron was hot, Macy looked at her with boundless admiration.
“I heard long ago that you hold over half of the market’s discontinued, elite jewelry.
So many of your heirlooms are one-of-a-kind treasures that money simply cannot buy anymore.
For a rare gala like this, you absolutely must bring out a few more of your most hidden gems.
Let everyone witness their brilliance, and make this annual gala truly unforgettable p>
Drowned in these soft praises, Helena was ecstatic, all her reservations melting away completely.
She nodded in brisk agreement, her eyes sparkling with eager anticipation.
“Naturally. Since everyone is looking forward to it so much, I will definitely bring out the absolute best of my collection and ensure no one leaves disappointed p>
With that, she turned directly to Celeste beside her. “Celeste, go organize them later.
Sort through all my rarest pieces and vintage treasures, and bring them all out for the exhibition p>