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Chapter 598
Chapter 598
Sharon replied in a haste. “Exactly! Kaleb, put the box away now. Be careful with this precious heirloom.” A weight had beenlifted off her chest upon Mia’s refusal. Otherwise, she doubted that she could rest well tonight.
This was their family heirloom. How could Timothy act so flippantly by giving it away to someone like Mia?Laura let out a subtle sigh, and immediately proceeded with easing the atmosphere. “Alright, everyone. Let’s dig in!”
The guests played along, giving no heed to the awkwardness lingering in the air. The tiara still remained the center ofconversation for certain guests. Their tone was laced with envy and desire as they spoke. expressing how fortunate Timothy’sfuture bride would be.
One of them showered Sharon with flattery. “You'll inherit the tiara eventually, and some lucky girl in the future will get it as well!”
Sharon’s spirits were lifted. “My daughter-in-law has to be from a prominent family as well! She doesn’t deserve my son if she’sa peasant.” She chanced a glance at Mia again.
She might be the daughter of the Lane family, but there were plenty of girls coveting Timothy as well.
Sharon suddenly detested the idea of letting Timothy remarry Mia. Judging by how arrogant the Lanes. were, she could alreadypicture Mia having full control over her in the future. She wouldn't let that happen.
Another guest chimed in instantly, “Then isn’t Ms. Lane the right match?”
Sharon's expression shifted as she faltered. “Well, she sort of is, but she has to abide by the Barrett family rules once shemarries into our family.”
Ahint of scorn flickered across Mia’s features. She was aware that Sharon’s implications were directed at her, but the last thingshe’d want right now was to remarry Timothy.
Standing next to her. Eval a smile at Sharon. “Mrs. Barrett, we appreciate your hospitality toward
Mia in the past three years as well. Our gratitude for you is beyond words!”
Sharon's expression stiffened as she stammered, “I-I might have been quite strict with Mia back then. but | did it for her sake.”Another guest, Tabitha, chimed in servilely, “Exactly. It’s not easy being the daughter-in-law of a prominent family.”
Just then, all the Lane brothersstrode up to Mia, fixating their gazeat Sharon and the other cialites.y\Tabitha jnamiddidtely rephrased herwords amidst the rising tension. “ButMia’s already brilliant to begin with.She didn’t accept the gift earlier—thatsays a lot about her excellentmannerisms.” Visit NovelDrama.Orgto read the latest chapter of thisnovel
“Yeah! Ms. Lane, the jewelry you're wearing is extremely lavish as well.”
Sharon's gaze drifted toward Mia'snecklace, but she couldn’t tell whatwas so species it, AnotheD mspgiatite 4ppr ed Mia, saying.“I've noticed it for some time. Ms.Lane, are you wearing the piece ofjewelry worn by Queen Elizabethherself before?” VisitNovelDrama.Org to read the latestchapter of this novel
Astonished, Mia threaded her fingers through her necklace. She knew it wasn’t cheap, but she didn’t expect its staggering value.
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Little did Sharon expect Mia to obtain it with a breeze, easily surpassing the value of the jewelry she wore.