Finally, Harris thought of a topic that might help ease the tension.
“Mr. Grant, Dunnville Auction House previously sent an invitation for the upcoming auction. It’s scheduled for tomorrow night”
“I’m not interested,” Galebi tejected it outright without a second thought.
Harris hesitated for a moment before adding, “One of the
Galeh had an excellent memory. Almost immediately, he recalled the emerald bead necklace he had heard about at the Whitmore estate
He changed his mind almost immediately. “I’ll attend.”
The auction was held at a grand mansion. Outside the entrance were elegantly dressed pursts, and luxurycars arrived one after another. The word “extramvagance” was the most fitting description for this place.
Yasmin stepped out of the car wearing a custom–made, moonlight white gown. The ruby ring on her finger ac
accentuated her fair skin.
Though the wasn’t particularly tall, her perfectly proportioned figure and stunning features made her instantly eye catching
Yasmin clearly felt the sudden hash around her. People were stealing glances at her and Brenda, whispering among themselves.
She was already used to bring the center of attention. As a child, it was because she was beautiful, excelled in academics, and had impressive talents, so everyone adored her.
But now‘ Well
A group of socialites approached Yasmin and Brenda with smiles, though the malicious glint in their eyes betrayed their true intentions.
“Yasmin, are you here alone? Where’s Caleb? Why Isn’t he with you?”
“oh, Widy, don’t rub salt in her wound!” others chimed in.
“Please, she’s bold enough to show up after everything, so surely, she’s not afraid to hear about it, right?”
One after another, they took turns mocking Yasmin
“What do you mean Yasmin is alone? Am I invisible? And judging by appearances, I look a lot more human than you do. Brenda rolled her eyes.
Brenda had bold, captivating features. While she wasn’t the only one in high society with such looks, she exuded a dazzling charm that made her stand out among the socialites.
It had often been joked that Yasmin and Brenda chose their friends based on looks. After all, they were the two most gorgeous heiresses in Dunville, and they happened to be best
The women’s expressions twisted with annoyance at Brenda’s retort.
One of them, a short–haired beauty, quickly responded and sneered, “Oh, look who it is! The former Mrs. Howard!”
She paused for a while before adding, “I wonder if your dear Mr. Howard even remembers what you look like considering he’s been gone for so long.”
Yasmin took a concerned glance at Brenda. Brenda simply patted Yasmin’s hand reassuringly to show that she was fine.
Yasmin’s gaze turned cold “Wendy, do your parents know you’re still obsessed with George
“W–Who said I like George Howard” Wendy immediately panicked.
A year ago, just before Brenda and George’s wedding, Wendy bribed a hotel staff member and sneaked into George’s suite–completely naked–only to be caught red–handed by Brends and George’s parents. The scandal had inade headlines in high society.
Brenda suddenly remembered Wendy’s lingering crush on George and smirked, “Oh, I see now. No wonder you and Veronica get along so well–you’re cut from the same cloth.”
Wendy’s face twisted with rage.
“Brenda Rhodes, watch your dames mouth! Everyone knows Caleb has never loved Yasmin! And I thought you had some self–respect, but since you clearly don’t, let’s lay everything out in the open!”
She pointed at Yasmin and snapped coldly, “Yasmin Whitmore, you shamelessly climbed into Caleb’s bed the moment blackmated George into marrying you. If not for her, he wouldn’t have spared you a second glancel”
ent you turned 18 And as for you, Brenda Rhodes, your
mother
was loud and sharp, drawing the attention of everyone around them.
Brenda was the only daughter of the Rhodes family. A year ago, her father died unexpectedly, and her mother, overwhelmed by grief, succumbed to depression and passed away. The Rhodes family was wealthy and powerful, but Brenda’s mother, Audrey, feared that greedy relatives would take advantage of her daughter’s vulnerability. Before Andrey passed away, she sought out George. Shortly after, George suddenly proposed to Brenda despite having little palor copnection, and the two quickly got married.
The Rhodes family’s greedy relatives saw their dreams of fortune crumble while George–the man many socialites dreamed of marrying–became someone else’s husband.
Brenda, in turn, became the target of jealousy and scrutiny.
Whether they spoke about it openly or not, everyone in high society knew the truth behind both Yasmin’s and Brenda’s marriages.
