Chapter 276
I gestured towards a bracelet, when an attendant nearby chimed in, “This piece is up for auction first. If you’re interested, we can get you a slot. You’d be after the thirtieth, there are thirty ladies ahead in line p>
I waved it off, not that I was desperate for it. Just glanced at the price tag and did
a quick mental conversion to our currency. My eyes widened – a bracelet for 8 million dollars.
Wandering a bit more, I spotted a grape sculpture, carved from amethyst, lifelike down to the dewdrops on its surface.
Then, eyeing the price tag – a cool $130,000. I nodded at Helen.
Helen whipped out a black card, and with a swipe, the transaction was as casual as picking up groceries. I had successfully snagged a piece.
Still, a long way from $2.6 million.
“What do you fancy, Helen p>
She looked around, then unapologetically declared, “Then I’ll really pick one p>
Amidst our conversation, she chose a Buddha statue, and I caught the price tag – $65,000.
I couldn’t help but smirk, “You pick the cheapest thing available. Quite the ambition p>
Yet, she treasured it like the rarest gem, slipping it into her pocket.
For the first time, I realized she had someone important in her life.
“Helen, your family?” It was like I struck a nerve; she glared at me.
Then, deflating, she shared, “Lydia was my mom. She died because of you. It wasn’t your fault, so I resented you, pushed you away from Mr. Hilton. But then, seeing you risk everything to save others, I suddenly admired you, understood why my mom protected you. So, I’ll protect you too p>
What goes around comes around. Good intentions bring good fortune.
“I do bear a huge responsibility for Lydia’s death. I’m sorry, Helen p>
“It’s okay, I’ve come to terms with it. My mom died a hero, and you’re trying to save others. The only one at fault is Claude p>
Her eyes darkened with hatred and a hint of murderous intent at the mention of Claude.
I didn’t press further but took her
shopping for several other item et
Then, with a smile, she asked, “Do you enjoy this lavish lifestyle?
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I nodded, “I do, but it’s important to stay grounded, not lose sight of who you are p>
She patted my shoulder, “That butterfly brooch, so beautiful, and it’s a
masterpiece. Let’s get that p>
Following her gaze, the brooch
sparkled with a butterfly motif, its
hollow design adorned with
multicolored gems, alive with
movement. As I was about to pay, the attendant announced a princess had just decreed that all
butterfly-themed jewelry was reserved for her tonight, demanding a refund.
A smirk curled under my veil. So, the princess was playing tyrant.
Helen looked at me, “Should we stir trouble p>
She nodded solemnly, “Let’s cause a stir p>
With lightning-fast reflexes, Helen snatched the brooch.
“Sorry, but my boss has her heart on this design,” Helen declared
confidently, pinning it onto my nex
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jacket. I felt a little heavier with pride.
“Do you know who you’re challenging?” the princess’s maid eyed us coldly. Helen’s lips curled in triumph, “We bought it first. Money’s no issue for us p>
“Our boss wears it best p>
Her remark turned heads, sparking whispers. It’s rare to see someone bold enough to challenge a princess.