Female Novel
Chapter 59
Chapter 59
Sean grinned. “Miss, you’re truly wise. I’ve been monitoring the Gardner family these past few days,and I have indeed found some progress.novelbin
Alyssa smiled. “As expected, without Jasper’s help, the Gardner family can only find ways to raisemoney to cover their losses. But I thought they would sell their houses and land. I didn’t expect them tosell only their jewelry.
“Hmm, it seems they can still afford it with their vast fortune. Burning their last bit of money slowly sothey could hold out as long as they could. It is more satisfying to see them suffer than dealing them onedirect blow.”
Sean coldly snorted. “This is karma for the Gardner family!”
Alyssa didn’t say anything more. She casually flipped through the pawnshop records.
Hardly anyone knew that the Taylor family owned two large, well–established pawnshops in Cassadiaand Bellbanks. Since Winston liked collecting antiques, and rare treasures, he secretly opened thesepawnshops to acquire the unexpected and precious items that people sought but couldn’t find.
He had made a fortune relying on the pawnshops in recent years, as very few people who entered theshops managed to redeem their pawned items.
Suddenly, something caught her eyes, and her hands trembled. She came across an item named“Crimson Heart” on the list. She tried to calm the surging emotions inside as a mixture of irony andresentment flashed through her red eyes.
This was the token of love that Jasper painstakingly gave to Liana. When she first saw him gazing atthis pendant under the lamplight two years ago, she fell deeply in love with it.
At that time, she dreamt that the necklace belonged to her. She wanted Jasper to give her gifts, even ifthey weren’t as precious. Even a simple stone would have made her happy. But those were merelywishful thinking.
Jasper only gave gifts to the one he loved. Since he didn’t love her, she wasn’t even worthy of a simplestone. And now, Liana had sold off his token of love. The more Alyssa looked at it, the more she foundit laughable, but her teary eyes had a glint of bitterness.
“I really want to see how Jasper would react when he finds out,” she muttered.
“What did you say?” Sean didn’t catch her murmured words.
“The Gardner family doesn’t know its true worth. This necklace starts at eight digits. They sold it foronly seven million. We’re the ones profiting,” Alyssa put on a sneering smile. Her face was tinged withmischief.
At that moment, her phone rang. It was Jonah.
“Jonah!” Alyssa composed herself, her voice sweet like honey.
“Lyse, how have you been lately? Are you tired? Do you need my help with anything?” Jonah asked,his voice full of concern.
‘I’m fine. You, on the other hand, shouldn’t overwork yourself. Take care of your health,” Alyssa replied.
After chatting for a while, Jonah said, “There’s a charity auction this weekend. Can you represent meand attend? Dad is adamant about getting the Antique Rosewood Chair. The budget is within onebillion. But I have to go to church to lecture this weekend, so could I trouble you to secure that antiquefor me?”
“Me? Who should I attend it as? The girlfriend of the president of the KS Group?” Alyssa teased him,taking a bite of chocolate.
“That works,” Jonah chuckled. “As long as you go, you can be whoever you want. Or you can sayyou’re related to the Taylor family.”
Alyssa chewed on the chocolate and nodded. “Alright then, I’ll go. But with just one billion in thebudget, what if I also find something I
like?”
“Just bid for it, and I’ll reimburse you. However, remember the Taylor family’s rules. Once we join anauction, we must win. We can’t leave
others any chance,” Jonah reminded her.
“I know. Dad taught us to pave our own path and leave others with no way out!” Alyssa said, crackingher knuckles playfully.
“Wishing you good luck, Lyse. Don’t forget the Antique Rosewood Chair,” Jonah said before hangingup.auction? But isn’t it a bit rushed to prepare everything now?”
“We will bring something, and I’ve already prepared everything.” Alyssa’s lips curved into a sly smile,and there was a cunning glint in her eyes.