Universe Group, had achieved tremendous sess with her new project, drawing considerable


    attention.


    Mrs. Lyons had been seeking an opportunity to cultivate a friendship with Loraine, and this seemed


    Like the perfect chance.


    Oblivious to Mrs. Lyons’ thoughts, Loraine made her intentions known, saying solemnly, “Mrs. Lyons, I


    am prepared to pay any price you ask if you will agree to part with it.”


    “Price is not an issue, dear. If it brings you joy, I am happy to sell it to you. Consider it a token of our


    budding friendship!” Mrs. Lyons responded warmly.


    By selling it to Loraine, not only could she profit handsomely, but she would also be doing her a favor. It


    seemed Like a win-win.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    At Mrs. Lyons’ words, Loraine exhaled, a weight lifted from her shoulders. As she started to respond


    with a grateful smile, she was interrupted.


    “Wait, Mrs. Lyons. I am interested in buying the watch as well, and I am willing to outbid Loraine!” A


    haughty voice intruded.


    Loraine spun around to find Kassidy striding towards her, a challenge in her eyes and a defiant smirk


    on her face.


    Kassidy fixed Loraine with a challenging stare, striding to stand as a barrier between Loraine and


    Grady, much like a petnt and pampered child might.


    “Grady, I have a fondness for this pocket watch as well. Could Mrs.


    Lyons perhaps let me purchase it instead?”


    A shadow crept onto Grady’s face as he responded, “Kassidy, why are you here? Avoid causing a


    scene!”


    When Grady admonished her, Kassidy quickly adjusted her expression and snorted, “I’m not causing a


    scene. I have a liking for this watch too.


    Howe Loraine is allowed to buy it and I’m not?”


    Grady wasn’t well-versed in handling such irrationality. Although incensed, he found himself unable to


    voice his anger sharply.


    Despite only having known Kassidy for a brief period, he had managed to form a clear image of her


    disposition


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    Although Kassidy had a knack for appreciating art, her interests didn’t exactly lean towards mechanical


    design. Instead, she had an inclination towards jewelry. It was evident that Kassidy’s intention was to


    rival


    Loraine.


    Moreover, it seemed Kassidy had hurried over upon hearing of Loraine’s intent to buy the pocket


    watch. It was likely she hadn’t even seen the watch yet.


    Grady swallowed his fury and asked, “Kassidy, is your interest in this watch genuine or merely a ploy to


    best Loraine?”


    Kassidy, caught off-guard, instinctively wanted to snap back, but the realization that Grady was


    standing up for Loraine provoked her.


    “Yes, you’re right. I simply don’t want Loraine to get her way!”


    She then turned to Mrs. Lyons, her voice steeped in arrogance, “Mrs