Chapter 146
Chapter 146 Mockery
Once the stone was fully opened, the entire cherry blossom pink ivory stunned everyone present.
Lilian carefully turned the piece over in her hands. Though only about the size of a bowl, it was exceptionally rare.
“Oh my god! It’s gorgeous. I’ve never seen pink ivory with this much luster p>
“Look closely-this is glass-grade quality. Not your average pink ivory at all p>
“That girl has unbelievable luck-two top-grade pieces one day p>
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The pink ivory shocked the crowd, and soon, representatives from various jewelry houses rushed to the scene after hearing the news.
Ethan’s eyes glinted, and he said meaningfully, “Lilian, your luck is out of this world p>
Lilian let out an awkward chuckle. It wasn’t really luck more like a certain talent that set her apart from everyone else.
Nancy, eyeing the pink ivory in Lilian’s hands, spoke in tone that sounded more like a favor than an offer. “Ms. Lilian, I’ll give you five million for that ivory p>
As soon as she spoke, the crowd looked at her like she’d lost her mind.
“Miss, do you even understand the value of that pink ivory? A pair of earrings in that color goes for five million. And you want to buy a whole chunk of it for that p>
“Yeah, and she even said it like she was being generous.
The crowd burst into murmurs and side-eyes.
Nancy’s face flushed bright red, and she looked pitifully toward Ethan.
But Ethan acted like he hadn’t heard a thing, speaking to his assistant instead.
Helpless, she turned to Joy for help. Joy stepped forward with a gentle tone and addressed the onlookers. “Apologies, my cousin didn’t mean to offend. It’s just that our family matriarch’s birthday is coming up, and she’s been desperately looking for the perfect gift. When she saw Ms. Lilian’s ivory, she was instantly drawn to it and got a little eager. I hope everyone can understand p>
Lilian gave Joy a more thoughtful glance. This woman wasn’t simple. Just a few words, and the attention had already been redirected. Jill really had met her match.
Nancy quickly chimed in, “Yes, exactly. I just thought my mother would love it, so I got carried away p>
Joy turned to Lilian. “Ms. Lilian, would you consider parting with the piece? We’re open to discussing the price p>
Lilian looked at the pair of women-so perfectly coordinated-and said with a trace of scorn, “Sorry, this piece isn’t for sale. My little fox at home would probably love it, so I’m planning to have it carved into an ornament for it p>
Nancy and Joy were both momentarily stunned. They hadn’t expected Lilian to embarrass them so directly.
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Joy forced a polite smile. “I do hope you’ll reconsider. Yuan-Yuan only meant well-it’s all out of filial piety. We’re all friends, after all p>
Lilian slowly turned the ivory in her hand and chuckled coldly. “Sorry, we’re not friends. Ms. Nancy’s ‘filial piety’ has nothing to do with me p>
“You-!” Nancy fumed and nearly stomped, but Joy quickly pulled her back and whispered. “Watch your
manners p>
Only then did Nancy notice the stares coming from all around-including Ethan.
Her face burned with humiliation.
Later, Lilian also cut out a statue and a piece of ink marble.
Ethan bought the statue for five hundred million, while Lilian kept the ink marble. It reminded her of someone, and she decided to turn it into a gift.
Ethan looked at the dark piece in her hand and asked, “Kid, what are you planning to do with that ink marble?” It wasn’t a color most girls liked, so he was curious.
Lilian glanced at the stone and smiled mysteriously. “That’s a secret p>
Ethan saw the smile on her lips and didn’t press further.
By the time they’d finished cutting all the stones, it was already noon.
Ethan checked the time and offered, “Lilian, it’s lunchtime. Why don’t we all grab a bite p>
Nancy didn’t want to go, but she forced herself to endure it-she needed to save face in front of Ethan.
Lilian, however, smiled and shook her head. “No thanks. I have friends waiting, so I won’t join you.” She didn’t like eating with people she disliked-it would just ruin her appetite.
Ethan didn’t push. He had a good idea why.
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