Chapter 355
“Is this the Royal Emerald Necklace of Lady Victoria Harrington that caused a sensation in the jewelry auction world some time ago?”
Cedric “Exactly”
Susanna was shocked. This necklace had caught the eyes of many wealthy collectors when it was announced for public auction. Being an avid collector of gemstones herself, she had been quite tempted, but before she could even secure a spot for the auction, she heard it had been bought
So, the buyer was him.
This royal necklace was for more precious than all her collections combined.
“No, I can’t accept this. It’s too precious!”
Cedne: “Madame, please accept it. Mr. Lockwood bought it specifically for you at a high price,”
Specifically? Was he preparing for it even then?
“And here’s something for Mr. Nightshade.” Jacob opened two elaborately wrapped exquisite gift boxes, “A bottle of Scotch from the rare reserves of Glenlivet and a Château Lafite Rothschild from 1787-
“Scotch from Glenlivet’s rate reserves? That’s listed as a world heritage, and the wine from 1787, aside from collectors, who else could even afford that?”
Christopher was so shocked he couldn’t refuse. A lifetime lover of wine, he was now facing the ultimate temptation, he was completely gripped by it.
Cedric: “Mr. Ethan Nightshade, we heard you’re deeply into scientific research and don’t have many hobbies, so Nightshade has just successfully purchased a piece of land in the northem areas of Crestwood and built a state–of–the–art research facility on it All equipment was flown in from Mystonia, the latest and most advanced. If there’s any special material you need, feel free to list it.”
What?
Ethan looked at him, astonished.
Since his home country, the research institute he worked at had outdated equipment and materials, slowing down his progress. He had been trying to improve the situation, but now Orion was simply given a new lab.
Establishing a research lab not only costs a fortune but also requires multiple levels of approval. Moreover obtaining those high–end pieces of equipment without connections is impossible.
Samuel looked at the gifts laid out in front of them, dumbfounded. As the CEO of the Nightshade Group, this was the first time he felt what it was like to be overshadowed by greater wealth, a true David meeting Goliath moment!
-ME
Samuel Nightshade.”
Jacob had just started to speak when Samuel interrupted, waving his hands, “Don’t open it!”
Seeing that his parents and elder brother were about to be swayed by material wealth, he felt he needed to hold the fort for Xan!
“What are you all looking at?”
are all stunned.
sirs, they were
A clear and melodious voice rang out. Everyone turned around, and upon seeing the girl descending the stairs, Xanthea had her hair styled in a vintage princess look, secured on both sides with fluttering butterfly clips. Her lush, long seaweed–green hair cascaded down a dress dyed in gradients of rose, sketching out a slender and stunningly beautiful figure.
She looked like a goddess who had stepped out from a classic painting, utterly captivating.
Samuel was dumbstruck.
It was the first time he saw Xant trying such a style of dress. She looked incredibly beautiful, truly transforming into an even more stunning young woman.
Ethan turned slightly and noticed Orion’s gaze, which was deep and burning as if fixated on Xan, It was completely different from the detached politeness he had shown them and the indifference he displayed towards the valuable gifts. It was as if he wanted to keep her all to himself, she was his ultimate treasure.
Cedric smiled and said, “Ms. Nightshade, the CEO is giving gifts to your parents and your brothers.”