Chapter 13
Zoe Monroe looked incredulously at the set of jewelry before her, as beautiful as moonlit fringe.
It’s truly more beautiful than moonlight!
Its shimmering luster seemed to flow with life.
The beauty was absolutely irresistibly attractive to those who beheld it.
It was impossible to look away, forcing one to greedily admire its exquisite details inch by inch.
The exquisite design, the hidden glow, each piece was breathtakingly beautiful!
Since seeing the photo online, Zoe Monroe had longed for it with obsession.
So she hinted to Austin Grant that she desired a unique gift.
Unfortunately, Austin Grant didn’t snatch it for her.
But now, this set of jade jewelry appeared in this garden.
In the moonlight of the dark night, it was a million times more beautiful than Zoe Monroe had imagined!
“No, impossible p>
“I heard Vivi’s set of jade jewelry was never put on sale p>
“Even though it became the sensation online, igniting countless people’s desire to own it and everyone wanted to behold its glory p>
“But how could it be in your possession p>
“A jade accessory that’s worth ten million, how did you acquire it p>
Zoe Monroe was almost mad with jealousy.
That such a beautiful accessory was given to such an old woman.
So she absolutely refused to believe it.
“This jade jewelry must be fake p>
She drew a firm conclusion and quickly convinced herself.
“Ha p>
“First you said the tea set was begged from Teacher Tris p>
“Now you suddenly have priceless treasures that no one else could get. Don’t tell me, you know the genius designer Vivi who no one has seen p>
Zoe Monroe’s words brought everyone back to reality.
“Indeed, it’s not surprising that the Sinclair family could find Teacher Tris to make a bridal set for Vivian Sinclair. But Vivi’s work, it is said to be snatched away crazily. Could she really get it so effortlessly p>
“If Vivian Sinclair truly had these resources, wouldn’t she have announced it to the world already? So this jade set must be fake p>
“Giving a fake to the Old Madam, how could she be so bold? Shame on the Old Madam for loving her so much p>
“But from what I see of the craftsmanship and luster, it hardly looks fake p>
Austin Grant saw Zoe Monroe arguing so assertively, he couldn’t bear to let her lose.
He also looked up at the jade set briefly, and then shook his head, throwing a sentence: “Vivian Sinclair, you can’t even speak a word of truth anymore p>
“If I hadn’t personally visited Serenity Studio, I might have been fooled by you today p>
“The head of Serenity Studio said personally that this jade set was taken by Vivi herself p>
“How could you have gotten it p>
“Also, I haven’t received any invoice of your payment p>
“Even if you had connections to buy it from Vivi, where would you get the money p>
Austin Grant was so convinced because he hadn’t received any bank statement.
Since he knew Vivian Sinclair was penniless.
Although she never said it herself, Vivian Sinclair lost her financial support after leaving the Sinclair family.
The funds that the Sinclair family used to buy for her were said to have been transferred to Catherine Sinclair now.
And since marrying him, she hardly used the supplementary card he gave her.
Even if she had some savings herself, she wouldn’t blink and take out over ten million to buy some accessories to give to her grandmother.
She herself didn’t have many decent clothes and jewelry.
Even this cheongsam, it was most likely prepared by her grandmother in private!
In a word, he believed she was lying.
Either this jade jewelry was fake.
Or she obtained genuine pieces through dubious means.
No matter the truth, he was greatly disappointed in Vivian Sinclair!
Vivian Sinclair faced all the doubts without a trace of panic.
She didn’t even care, but stepped forward, personally picked up the ornate box, and presented it to Old Madam Grant.
“Grandmother, do you like it p>
She didn’t argue whether it was authentic or not.
Nor did she offer any explanation for the crowd’s doubts.
She merely sincerely presented her carefully designed work to the person she wanted to gift.
Old Madam Grant reached out to touch it.
The cold touch made her heart tremble slightly.
“Is this p>
Just one touch and she knew, this was definitely no ordinary item.
Though she, at her age and not fashion-loving self, didn’t know who Vivi was, causing their red-faced bickering.
But she had seen good things over the years.
Just a glance and a touch, she knew this item indeed was valuable.
And, they were very beautiful.
Vivian Sinclair smiled as she picked up a jade plaque and personally wore it around Old Madam Grant’s neck.
“Grandmother, their names are Flowing Light p>
“No matter if our looks age over time, nor if our lives fade away with time, we all without exception have owned time p>
“It will remember everything for you p>
“Remember that you have come into this world, and remember what stories you have lived through p>
“Just like this heirloom bracelet, it will bear the mark of each owner who has worn it p>
Old Madam Grant picked up each piece to look at.
This set of jade jewelry was very complete.
With earrings, pendants, jade plaques, headpieces, bracelets, and even a delicate brooch.
Each was so exquisite that Old Madam Grant couldn’t bear to part with them.
How could she not understand?
This was her granddaughter-in-law’s gift to her.
So precious and thoughtful.
Old Madam Grant’s elderly heart was filled with gratitude at this moment, this child is so sincere, whoever gives her three parts of genuine affection, she returns tenfold.
“Vivian, this is the most cherished, thoughtful, and beautiful gift I received tonight p>
“Thank you p>
Vivian Sinclair smiled happily.
“Your liking it is what matters most p>
Everything else doesn’t matter.
Value, fame, neither of them cared about it.
The grandmother and granddaughter were both very happy.
Others, however, were not as delighted.
So, is this jade jewelry real or fake after all?
Is it really Vivi’s genuine piece?
Everyone was dying of curiosity, yet the person being questioned hadn’t responded with a single explanation!
Especially Zoe Monroe, who felt restless like a cat scratching her heart, even unable to control the jealousy and envy showing in her eyes.
She looked up, intending to find some comfort from Austin Grant, but saw Austin staring at Vivian Sinclair, lost in thought.
He was stunned by the few words Vivian had just said.
It seemed like he was just now realizing when did Vivian also gain the quiet dignity and grace that time brings.
Zoe Monroe snorted heavily.
“It seems tonight I’ve truly become the clown p>
“I can’t keep up with you capitalists, is it okay if I just don’t participate p>
Zoe Monroe, as if feeling humiliated, turned around and ran off quickly.
Austin Grant finally snapped back to reality.
He nearly blurted out “Zoe p>
Ultimately, he restrained himself, first looking at Vivian Sinclair: “I’ll see her off p>
Then, he chased after Zoe.
“Zoe, Zoe, stop p>
Only after struggling to catch up to the gate of Solstice Garden did he pull Zoe Monroe into his embrace.
“Zoe, you run off like that, are you trying to make me worry p>
Zoe Monroe struggled fiercely to break free and shoved Austin Grant away hard.
“Go away p>
“Why do you still chase after me p>
Austin Grant looked bewildered: “I didn’t know you would come tonight p>
“If you had told me in advance, I would never have agreed for you to bring that set of tea things p>
“I know you’ve been wronged, but now’s not the time to reveal everything, nor the time for me to announce to everyone that you are the one I love p>
“Zoe, please don’t be angry, okay p>
Zoe Monroe cried out desperately: “Austin Grant, my tears are not for the wrongs I suffered tonight, nor for your grandma’s humiliation of me, nor for Vivian Sinclair constantly pressuring me p>
“It’s you p>
“Did you fall for Vivian Sinclair p>
A sudden irritation surged in Austin Grant’s heart.
“Can you stop being unreasonable p>
“I left her there, chasing after you, isn’t that enough to show my heart p>
“Zoe, I’ve said it before, my life belongs to you p>
He tightly embraced Zoe Monroe again, ignoring her struggles, determined to hold her firmly in his arms.
“Listen, Zoe p>
“I know you like that Glimmering piece p>
“It is simply a fake, and Grandma will only be interested in it for a few days. One day, she might lose it somewhere and wouldn’t care p>
Zoe Monroe’s tearful eyes suddenly brightened.
She couldn’t hide her excitement: “Is that, really true p>
“Austin, I don’t want a counterfeit. I just want to believe in you once more p>
It was only then that Zoe Monroe quietly lay back in Austin Grant’s arms without pushing him away again.
Not far away, Julian Thorne, who was standing under the corridor just bidding farewell to Elder Quillan, turned around and got into the car.
As the car passed the gate of Solstice Garden, he glanced outside.
“So that’s the president of The Grants, Austin Grant p>
Special Assistant Linden: “Yes, Master Julian p>
“He’s the husband of Young Madam Grant p>
However, it seems the person currently entangled with President Grant at the gate is not Young Madam Grant?
This President really seems to have a fortunate romantic life.
Special Assistant Linden: “By the way, Master Julian. The Grants have recently just successfully gone public, and they are very eager to cooperate on a project with The Thornes. Would you like to fit them into your schedule and arrange a meeting with The Grants p>
Julian Thorne leaned back and closed his eyes: “Let Marcus Holloway handle it p>
It appears he’s not interested in The Grants’ earnestness.
Yet clearly, Master Julian could use this opportunity to have the Grant family investigate that W matter further… but he refuses to pursue it.
Oh well, Master Julian knows what he’s doing.
Special Assistant Linden is now more concerned about another issue.
The investigation at the hospital… isn’t going smoothly.
After Zoe Monroe left, everyone acted as if she had never been there.
However, people’s gazes at Vivian Sinclair now held a bit more curiosity than before.
After the banquet ended, Austin Grant returned hurriedly.
“Grandma, I suddenly received some work matters that caused a delay. I’m sorry I couldn’t accompany you for dinner, please don’t be angry p>
Old Madam Grant sneered, clearly disbelieving: “Oh, really p>
“Austin, don’t think that repeating lies will make others believe them p>
“Go home p>
Theodore Grant shook his head in disappointment at Austin Grant.
“If you can’t even handle matters like this, how can I trust you with The Grants p>
“Clueless p>
Being a troublemaker disrupting the peace at home made Theodore Grant very dissatisfied!
Austin Grant’s face slightly paled, yet he seemed not overly concerned about this.
He looked up at Vivian Sinclair following behind.
Vivian Sinclair didn’t even spare him a glance p>
The Grant Family’s old house.
Upon returning, Old Madam Grant demanded Austin Grant to kneel down.