Chapter 441
As the embroidered box was opened, a crystalline purple diamond ne was disyed on the big
screen.
As the embroidered box was opened, a crystalline purple diamond ne was disyed on the big
screen.
The camera moved around the ne, allowing everyone to admire this masterpiece that once
shocked the world from all angles.
“What an exquisite, luxurious, elegant, and sleek ne! As expected from the best among the best.
I can''t take my eyes off it even after just one look!”
“Back then, Cedric and Yara were a beautiful couple who everyone envied. People named this
ne ''Beauty''s Tear'' because thest drop of tear Yara shed for Cedric before passing away fell
right on this ne and melted into its small gap. Rumor has it that whoever obtains this ne
will get Yara''s blessings. Now, this ne has reappeared. As long as it is authentic, I''m willing to
pay one hundred million for it.”
“I''ll pay two hundred million.”
“Three hundred million!”
“I''ll take it for five hundred million.”
“Wait, I thought you guys invited the expert antique appraiser Vespera to authenticate this ne?
Ask her toe out. We only trust her. If she says it''s real, I''ll be willing to pay even five hundred
million in Anndurn currency.”
“That''s right. Ask Vespera to authenticate it first.”
“We want Vespera to appraise the ne.”
“All right, all right,” an executive of the pawnshop agreed while throwing the host a look.
Thetter hurriedly announced, “Now, let us wee the internationally-renowned antique appraiser,
Vespera, to say a few words.”
The spotlights swept the stage and finally focused on a young woman who walked out from backstage.
“Hello everyone, I am Vespera.”
Hearing that, the people in the audience exchanged suspicious nces.
“Is she really Vespera?”
“I don''t know. She never showed up in public and always gave directions behind the scenes during her
previous appraisals. Why is she suddenly making an appearance now? Who would know if she''s
actually Vespera or not?”
“Has anyone among you ever met Vespera? Come out and tell us if that''s really her.”
No one responded, which meant no one had ever seen her.
The young woman smiled and said into the microphone, “When I don''t show up, youined that
I''m big-headed. Now that I''m here, you''re doubting my identity. It''s really difficult to please everyone,
huh? Anyway, I guess I should just return backstage and talk to you from there. That way, you probably
won''t be suspicious anymore.”
Under the stage, Bailey yawnedzily and left the venue quietly.
While they walked in the corridor, Maxton couldn''t help but ask, “Mommy, weren''t you interested in that
ne? Why did you leave? Daddy can afford five hundred million in Anndurn currency.”
Bailey smirked and responded, “The appraiser is fake, not to mention the ne. I''m not that stupid
to purchase a piece of fake jewelry for five hundred million.”
A fake?
Maxton pursed his lips. “Are you not going to expose her?”
With a shrug, Bailey said, “What''s the point in doing that? Since someone is willing to be the fool and
collect a fake piece, then I''ll let them be.”
She then headed toward the elevator, but she paused in her tracks after taking a few steps.
I haven''t heard any news about Beauty''s Tear for years. Howe it suddenly appeared in Auro
Pawnshop''s auction tonight? Although it''s a fake, there must be a reason why it was brought up. This
can''t be a coincidence.
“Let''s go back.”
Without a word, Maxton followed Bailey, who rushed back to the auction.
“This ne is fake,” she announced loudly upon arrival, her firm voice echoing around the huge
venue.
The next second, countless gazes turned toward her.
“It''s Bailey Jefferson!”
“Why is she here? Isn''t she attending a banquet with Mr. Luther downstairs?”
Ignoring the crowd''s discussion about her, Bailey walked up the stage. She arched her brow and
questioned, “Where is that ne?”
The confused host asked in return, “Ms. Jefferson, what brings you here?”
“I asked you where that ne is.”
“A gentleman snagged Beauty''s Tear for five hundred million in Anndurn currency. Our staff has
taken it backstage to pack it.”
Bailey curled her lips and uttered, “Bring that ne out. It''s a fake.”
The pawnshop''s executive emerged from backstage at that moment. With a smile, he said, “Ms.
Jefferson, I know you''re talented in many fields, but I don''t think you''re well-versed in jewelry
appraising. Please stop interfering with our auction.”
While ying with her nails, Bailey said, “I do know nothing about appraising, but I''m very familiar with
Beauty''s Tear.”
“Ms. Jefferson, you weren''t even born yet when Beauty''s Tear was made. How could you be familiar
with it if you''ve never seen it?” With a smile, the executive pointed out.
Bailey sneered, “I have never seen it, but my mentor had. Don''t forget that the ne was given by
Yara to my mentor as a token of love.”
Following a short silence, the crowd began bustling. “There must be a reason why Bailey ims the
ne is fake. Bring out the ne and let her have a look.”
“Yes, let her take a look at it!”
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“No wonder Vespera showed up out of the blue when she never did that. It turns out she''s an impostor
trying to deceive us!”
“Take out the ne so Bailey can have a good look at it!”
“That''s right. We trust that she''s not the type to shoot her mouth off. Bring out that fake ne, or
we''ll go to the Department of Justice and sue you!”
A cold glint shed across the pawnshop executive''s eyes.
D*mn it.
He had asked a woman to pose as Vespera and sell the fake ne at a high price. As for the actual
item, he was nning to keep it to himself.
He did not expect Bailey to suddenly show up and ruin his n.
“Ms. Jefferson, I admit you''re a capable woman, but you shouldn''t make such an usation. If that
ne turns out to be authentic, how will youpensate our pawnshop for its reputation?”
Bailey raised her eyebrow as her gut feeling grew stronger—the real ne was in their hands.
If she hadn''t stepped up and stirred up a ruckus, the buyer would most likely get a counterfeit while the
real thing was pocketed by someone else.
“If the ne is real, I''ll add one hundred million on top of its hammer price. I will also post an
apology on Twitter and admit that I wronged Master Vespera and the pawnshop.”
“Sure,” the executive uttered through gritted teeth.
He hated Bailey to the bone.
If it weren''t for her, the ne could have been his.
Not long after, he brought over the ne. “Ms. Jefferson, you''d better take a good look and see
whether it''s authentic or not.”
A smile appeared on Bailey''s face after she took the box.
She finally managed to find Beauty''s Tear and fulfill Cedric''s wish.
Even though she knew she would soon face endless criticism, she was fine with it.